2026 Bowman Bowman Munetaka Murakami #9 CGC 10

This 2026 Bowman Bowman card features Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, captured during his highly anticipated transition to Major League Baseball. Known for his historic power and legendary performances in Japan, Murakami represents one of the most exciting international talents to arrive in the big leagues.

Graded a pristine 10 by CGC, this card is a stellar addition for collectors tracking the global expansion of baseball talent and Murakami's journey in North American baseball.

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.
• Represented the Japan national baseball team starting in 2019.
• Won the Central League MVP award in 2021 and 2022.
• Achieved the Triple Crown in 2021 and 2022.
• Set the record for the most home runs by a Japanese-born player in a single NPB season with 56 home runs in 2022.
• Won the Japan Series championship with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in 2021.
• Named Central League Rookie of the Year in 2019.