# Murakami works to overcome slump

> Rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami focuses on wins over stats after hitting .108 in last 22 games.
- Title: Murakami works to overcome slump · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: Rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami focuses on wins over stats after hitting .108 in last 22 games. Munetaka Murakami is batting .108 over last 22 games but…
- Keywords: munetaka murakami, white sox, sox, baseball, slump, rookie, luis castillo, will venable, huascar brazoban, chicago, news, local
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/09/20/munetaka-murakami-working-hard-to-emerge-from-slump
- Published: 2026-09-21T01:27:01.206+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: munetaka murakami, white sox, sox, baseball, slump, rookie, luis castillo, will venable, huascar brazoban, chicago, news, local
## Munetaka Murakami
Rookie slugger from Japan.
## Slump in last 22 games
Batting .108 (8-for-74) in last 22 games.
## Recent hits
Three-run home run and first triple in majors.
## Pitcher adjustments
Munetaka Murakami says pitchers analyze his weak points.

> I’m not surprised by the adjustment the pitchers have been doing
## Manager's view
Will Venable says Murakami improved mechanics.

> He’s made some mechanical adjustments with his setup
## Win focus
Murakami says winning matters more than stats.

> It’s just about getting that win every day
## Miguel Vargas
First player with 30 HR, 30 doubles, 20 SB, 100 runs.
## Vargas' background
Vargas is a Vikings fan who played with Cubs' Michael Busch.
## Brazoban return
Huascar Brazoban back from injury after trade.
## Brazoban stats
Brazoban has 10 innings in 10 games with 0-0 record.
## Brazoban performance
Brazoban allowed 12 hits and 6 walks in 10 games.
## Sox playoff push
White Sox aim for postseason after 100-loss season.
## Key takeaway

Munetaka Murakami is batting .108 over last 22 games but aims to win games rather than chase personal stats.