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Murakami's Instant Impact: White Sox's New Star Shines
15 Feb
Summary
- Murakami is set to be the primary first baseman with some third base duties.
- Teammates praise his smarts, work ethic, and contagious winning attitude.
- He's quickly adjusted, showing humor and solid English skills.

Munetaka Murakami has quickly integrated into the White Sox clubhouse in Glendale, Arizona, following his two-year, $34 million deal.
He is expected to primarily play first base, with Venable indicating potential appearances at third base, a position Murakami has played before in Japan.
His new teammates have been impressed by his baseball acumen and dedication, with shortstop Colson Montgomery highlighting Murakami's intelligence and strong work ethic.
Murakami's positive attitude and sense of humor are also evident, as he readily interacts with teammates and media, making a strong early connection.




