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Munetaka Murakami’s 18th home run puts him one away from MLB history

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 13:09

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Chicago White Sox, Munetaka Murakami

Munetaka Murakami’s power production, the trademark skill that made him a star in Japan, has translated seamlessly to Major League Baseball through the first third of the 2026 season. The Chicago White Sox slugger has already launched 18 home runs, with his most recent long ball coming on Memorial Day against the Minnesota Twins.

That 18th home run on the young season moved Murakami to within one swing of tying the MLB record for most home runs by a rookie before June 1. According to ESPN Insights, both Pete Alonso in 2019 and Mark McGwire in 1987 launched 19 home runs before June arrived during their rookie campaigns.

With six games still remaining on the schedule this month, there is a very real chance Murakami could soon hold the record outright.

Munetaka Murakami has a strong chance to claim sole possession of MLB’s rookie home run record before June 1

May 8, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) hits a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Before June arrives, the White Sox still have six games remaining on the schedule: three more against the Twins followed by a three-game series with the Detroit Tigers. With Murakami averaging a home run every 10.38 at-bats this season, the numbers suggest he should have enough opportunities to not only tie the rookie record, but potentially surpass it and enter June with 20 home runs already to his name.

No matter how the final week of May plays out, Murakami has already established himself as one of the most impactful rookies in baseball and one of the best power hitters in the league. The transition from Japan to MLB can often come with an adjustment period, but Murakami has skipped that phase entirely, immediately becoming the centerpiece of the Chicago White Sox lineup.

Now, with history within reach and several games still left before June 1, there is a legitimate chance his remarkable rookie campaign adds another historic accomplishment in the coming days.

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