White Sox's Murakami Stays Hot with Another Homer

Slugger continues power surge to start MLB career

Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:38pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball player in mid-swing, the ball and field fractured into sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the energy and dynamism of the home run.Murakami's power surge sparks hope for the White Sox's return to contention.Chicago Today

Munetaka Murakami, the 26-year-old Japanese import playing for the Chicago White Sox, hit his third home run in as many games during Sunday's 9-7 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Murakami went 1-for-4 with the solo shot and an additional run scored, continuing his impressive start to the 2026 MLB season.

Why it matters

Murakami's quick power surge has been a bright spot for the White Sox, who are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign. The young slugger's ability to translate his dominant Nippon Professional Baseball power numbers to the majors will be crucial as the White Sox aim to return to the playoffs.

The details

Murakami's home run came off Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat in the second inning. All three of Murakami's hits so far this season have resulted in solo home runs, and he's also shown strong plate discipline with four walks in 13 plate appearances.

  • Murakami hit his third home run in as many games on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Munetaka Murakami

A 26-year-old Japanese baseball player who recently joined the Chicago White Sox and has started his MLB career with a power surge, hitting three home runs in his first three games.

Brandon Sproat

A pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who gave up Murakami's home run on Sunday.

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What they’re saying

“Murakami has clearly brought his power over from Japan, where he recorded 246 home runs over an eight-season span in Nippon Professional Baseball.”

— RotoWire Staff, Fantasy Baseball Analyst

The takeaway

Murakami's hot start at the plate has been a welcome development for the White Sox, who are hoping the young slugger can provide a much-needed power boost to their lineup as they look to return to the playoffs in 2026.