Shoki Murakami earns ERA title with Hanshin Tigers

Hanshin Tigers pitcher Shoki Murakami has secured his second career ERA title. Despite a season record of 10 wins and 9 losses across 27 games, Murakami maintained a league-leading 1.85 ERA over 180.1 innings.

During an appearance on Fuji TV ONE’s ‘Pro Baseball News 2026’, analysts Hiroki Nomura and Akihiko Oya praised Murakami’s performance. Nomura highlighted the difficulty of maintaining such a low ERA over 180 innings, noting that wins and losses can often be subject to luck. Oya commended Murakami’s ability to strike out batters through precise control rather than relying solely on high velocity, describing his skill set as a vital asset for a pitcher.