Munetaka Murakami has been on fire lately for the Chicago White Sox. The accolades are already piling up for the 26-year-old from Kumamoto, Japan. Through 26 games, he has swatted 11 homers, with 20 RBI and 20 runs, plus an outstanding 19.5% walk rate. The strikeout concerns that limited him to a two-year deal in his initial free agency have shown up to a degree, with a 32% strikeout rate. However, when you have more homers in your first 24 career games than Shohei Ohtani did, it is certainly worth taking notice. This week in Hitter Profiles, we’re going deep, both figuratively and geographically, to scout the next superstars who could make the jump as future Major League contributors. These are deep dynasty plays as we explore Nippon Professional Baseball for options in open-universe leagues or targets over the next few offseasons. Join us for a unique Hitter Profiles as we explore the Murakami effect.