Hello, Munetaka Murakami

Sox Machine Podcast (Subscriber Version) by Josh Nelson

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Episode notes

Rundown

  • [Intro] Our initial reaction to the Chicago White Sox signing Munetaka Murakami
  • [16:24] What Murakami is bringing to the White Sox: big power and a healthy walk rate
  • [20:16] What are Murakami's red flags? Contact rate is eye-opening that drives a high strikeout rate. Is it possible for the White Sox hitting team can help Murakami make adjustments before arriving to Spring Training?
  • [29:54] 2026 Steamer projections for Murakami. If he meets those projections, is that a good enough outcome for the White Sox?
  • [33:42] What does the Murakami signing mean for Lenyn Sosa, Curtis Mead, and Bryan Ramos?
  • [41:51] Now with Murakami into the fold, Josh Nelson makes the case for the W ... 
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Chicago White Sox