2026 Bowman Bowman Munetaka Murakami #9 CGC 10

This 2026 Bowman Bowman card features Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, captured during his transition to Major League Baseball. Known for his historic power display in Japan, Murakami represents one of the most anticipated international arrivals in recent baseball history.

Graded a pristine Gem Mint 10 by CGC, this card is a standout addition for collectors tracking the global reach of modern baseball talent.

Card Details

• Year: 2026
• Set: Bowman Bowman
• Card Number: 9
• Grading Company: CGC
• Grade: 10

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 81
• Population in Higher Grades: 9
• Total Graded Population: 171

Career Highlights

• Played for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in Nippon Professional Baseball from 2018 to 2025.
• Joined the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball in 2026.
• Appeared with the Charlotte Knights of the International League in 2026.
• Represented the Japan national baseball team starting in 2019.
• Won the Central League MVP award in 2021 and 2022.
• Achieved the Triple Crown in NPB in 2021 and 2022.
• Set the single-season NPB record for the most home runs by a Japanese-born player in 2022.
• Won a World Baseball Classic gold medal with Team Japan in 2023.
• Named Central League Rookie of the Year in 2019.
• Won the Japan Series championship with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in 2021.