Murakami sets Japanese rookie home run record

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [● 5 SOURCES] Munetaka Murakami hit two home runs (the 21st and 22nd of the season) on July 26, 2024.
• [● 4 SOURCES] Murakami Souta hit his 23rd home run of the season in the eighth inning, tying the game against the Yankees.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Murakami recorded a career‑high six RBIs in the game.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Murakami's parents threw the ceremonial first pitch before the game.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The game was designated as a bobblehead giveaway day for Murakami.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The game was played on July 29, 2026 (July 30 Japanese time) at Chicago's Rogers Canton Field.
• [● 2 SOURCES] The Chicago White Sox defeated the Houston Astros 12‑3.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Murakami was selected as an All-Star replacement for Byron Buxton.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Murakami participated in the Home Run Derby.
• [● 2 SOURCES] White Sox catcher Edgar Quero delivered a walk‑off hit in the bottom of the 12th inning, giving Chicago a 6‑5 victory.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Sam Antanas hit a two‑run home run for the White Sox earlier in the eighth inning.
• [● 2 SOURCES] The White Sox defeated the Yankees 6‑5 after 12 innings.

Timeline

1. 26 days ago

   [SPORTS] 7 sources

   Munetaka Murakami sets Japanese rookie home run record

   Munetaka Murakami has set a new MLB record for Japanese rookies with 29 home runs, while Seiya Suzuki hit his 22nd home run during a Chicago matchup featuring pitcher Shota Imanaga.

2. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 6 sources

   Murakami Sōtaka shines for Chicago White Sox, sparks fan excitement and charity drive

   Murakami Sōtaka’s two‑run homer lifts the White Sox, fuels fan excitement and a Kumamoto earthquake charity auction; teammate Okamoto Kazuma also shines for the Blue Jays.

3. about 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 6 sources

   Munetaka Murakami hits two HRs, drives in six on bobblehead day as White Sox beat Astros

   Munetaka Murakami hit his 21st and 22nd homers, driving in six runs on his bobblehead day as the Chicago White Sox beat the Astros 12‑3; his parents threw the first pitch.

4. about 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Yamamoto Yu-nobu becomes eighth Japanese multiple-time MLB All-Star

   Yamamoto Yu-nobu became the eighth Japanese player to earn multiple MLB All-Star selections, joining Ohtani and Murakami as three Japanese All-Stars in 2026, while a record 15 Japanese players compete in the ML

5. 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   MLB All-Stars Murakami and Varland affirm long‑term plans after trade and All‑Star selections

   White Sox star Murakami says he wants to stay long‑term, while Blue Jays pitcher Varland reflects on a trade‑to‑All‑Star rise in just a year.

6. 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 10 sources

   Pittsburgh Pirates trade No. 34 draft pick to Chicago White Sox for prospects Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert

   Pirates trade No. 34 pick and Jaden Woods to the White Sox for prospects Jacob Gonzalez and reliever Brandon Eisert, boosting both teams' farm depth.

7. 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Chicago White Sox activate Murakami and trade Jacob Gonzalez to Pirates

   The Chicago White Sox activated first baseman Munetaka Murakami from the injured list and traded outfielder Jacob Gonzalez to the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 34th‑overall draft pick and reliever Jaden Woods.

8. 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 18 sources

   Munetaka Murakami Named All-Star, Adds Home Run Derby Spot After Return

   Munetaka Murakami returned from a hamstring injury, was named an AL All‑Star, and will join the Home Run Derby, becoming the second Japanese participant.

9. 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   Munetaka Murakami returns to action with White Sox rehab assignment

   Munetaka Murakami began a Triple‑A rehab assignment with the Charlotte Knights, getting a hit in his first at‑bat after a Grade‑2 hamstring strain, and faces a roster decision for the White Sox.

10. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami makes progress in hamstring rehab

    White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami is running again after a hamstring strain, expecting a 4‑6 week recovery while manager monitors his rehab progress.

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