The 26-year-old Japanese star arrived just 20 minutes before the first pitch following a major highway accident but quickly settled in. He drove in two runs and finished the game with two hits, including a single with a 108.3 mph exit velocity. Murakami is hoping to provide a boost for the rebuilding White Sox after signing a $34 million contract in December.
Munetaka Murakami Hits 2 in MLB Debut
Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami collected two hits and two RBIs in his Cactus League debut despite a late arrival caused by traffic on the highway.