The Chicago White Sox hit the lottery by signing first baseman Munetaka Murakami from Japan's NPB last December.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox MLB game to be played on May 29, 2026 on ESPN.

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami homered during a 15-2 thumping of the Twins Wednesday at Rate Field.

Chicago loves Munetaka Murakami, and Murakami appears to love Chicago. The White Sox took a chance on the first baseman/designated hitter when there were doubts about how his game would develop from Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan to the Majors.