Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami reached the 24-home-run mark this season with an impressive swing on Friday. At the same time, Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani also has 24 home runs this season.
This is the first time two Japanese players have reached that impressive figure in the same MLB season, a notable milestone for Japanese baseball.
Murakami, a rookie making a strong impression with the White Sox, continues to showcase his outstanding hitting ability. Meanwhile, Ohtani maintains steady performance as a two-way player for the Dodgers.
Both players are expected to keep the race for the home run lead exciting for the remainder of the season.
