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Murakami Tops MLB with 14 Homers, 20 Walks

5/9/2026

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Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox leads MLB with 14 home runs, including a 451-foot blast, after signing a $34 million contract.
White Sox GM Chris Getz said Murakami’s on-base ability outweighs concerns about his velocity.
He became the first player with at least 10 homers and 20 walks in his first 25 games, and the only MLB player with multiple home runs off 98 mph+ pitches, totaling nine.

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Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox leads MLB with 14 home runs, including a 451-foot blast, after signing a $34 million contract.
White Sox GM Chris Getz said Murakami’s on-base ability outweighs concerns about his velocity.
He became the first player with at least 10 homers and 20 walks in his first 25 games, and the only MLB player with multiple home runs off 98 mph+ pitches, totaling nine.