Bidets Debut as White Sox Sweep AL Champs at Home

Munetaka Murakami's request for clubhouse bidets becomes a hit with players and fans alike.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:52pm

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An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, with rapid, energetic brushstrokes depicting the White Sox players interacting with the new clubhouse bidets in a playful, celebratory manner.The White Sox's new clubhouse bidets have become a unifying experience for the team, fostering camaraderie and international interest.Chicago Today

The Chicago White Sox have installed four bidets in their home clubhouse at Guaranteed Rate Field, fulfilling a request made by new first baseman Munetaka Murakami when he joined the team on a two-year, $34 million deal. The bidets have become a bonding experience for the players, who have all tried them out, and have generated significant buzz both locally and in Murakami's home country of Japan.

Why it matters

The addition of the bidets represents Murakami's impact on the White Sox organization, as they have embraced his preferences and made him feel at home. It also highlights the team's efforts to connect with international fans and players, which had been lacking in recent seasons focused on rebuilding.

The details

When Murakami first toured Guaranteed Rate Field, one of his initial requests was to add bidets to the home clubhouse. The team obliged, installing four bidets that the players have enthusiastically tried out. White Sox players like Davis Martin, Tristan Peters, and Sean Burke have provided positive reviews of the new amenity, describing it as a "legit" and "funny bonding experience" for the team.

  • Murakami joined the White Sox on a two-year, $34 million free-agent deal prior to the 2026 season.
  • The bidets were installed in the White Sox clubhouse before the team returned home on Friday, April 4, 2026 following a 1-5 road trip.
  • The White Sox swept the defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays at home over the weekend of April 5-7, 2026.

The players

Munetaka Murakami

A 26-year-old power hitter from Japan who joined the White Sox on a two-year, $34 million free-agent deal and requested the addition of bidets to the home clubhouse.

Davis Martin

A White Sox right-handed pitcher who humorously wondered if the bidet would belong to Murakami or if there would be multiple installed.

Tristan Peters

A White Sox outfielder who said the seat warmer on the bidets was "a bit weird at first" but that he would get used to it.

Sean Burke

A White Sox right-handed pitcher who said the bidets are "legit" and that he has "all those buttons, and everything situated" to use them.

Chris Getz

The White Sox general manager who laughed when the reporter asked to get an early look at the new bidets.

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What they’re saying

“There are four. There's not just Mune's. We have four. We'll see if he likes one more than another and we [can] kind of adjust for him.”

— Davis Martin, White Sox Pitcher

“Oh, yeah. They are nice. The seat warmer is a bit weird at first, but I'll get used to it.”

— Tristan Peters, White Sox Outfielder

“They are legit. I can fully understand how they are working now. I have all those buttons, and everything situated. When I first got in, I forgot they were in there. You open the stall, and the toilet pops up and everything. It's cool.”

— Sean Burke, White Sox Pitcher

“Everybody in here has tried it. It's been a really funny bonding experience. Everybody is having conversations I don't think they were really expecting to have this time last year. Brings the team closer together, and it does work well.”

— Davis Martin, White Sox Pitcher

“It's wonderful.”

— Munetaka Murakami

What’s next

The White Sox will continue to embrace Murakami's preferences and work to make him feel at home, as he is the team's biggest signing in their current rebuilding effort. The bidets could even end up on the cover of the team's media guide next year.

The takeaway

Murakami's addition to the White Sox has brought a new international flair to the team, with the installation of clubhouse bidets at his request becoming a unifying experience for the players. This highlights the team's efforts to cater to their new star player and connect with a global fanbase, a shift from the recent focus on rebuilding.