Munetaka Murakami shouted “I’m Japanese!” after clinching playoff berth, a call back to memorable moment by Toronto’s Munenori Kawasaki in 2013.
Chicago White Sox rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami paid tribute to former Toronto Blue Jays cult hero Munenori Kawasaki during a clubhouse celebration on Thursday. After Chicago clinched a post-season berth, Murakami channeled Kawasaki's famous 2013 interview by shouting to reporters that he is Japanese amidst the team's champagne celebrations.
The celebratory moment highlighted a dramatic turnaround for the White Sox in the 2026 season. After finishing 41-121 in 2024 and 60-102 in 2025, Chicago improved to an 82-77 record heading into Friday, successfully doubling its win total from two seasons prior.
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