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Masanori Murakami was the first Japanese player in Major League Baseball, debuting with the San Francisco Giants in 1964, and during his two seasons he faced legends like Willie Mays and even struck out Hank Aaron, carving his name into baseball history with a calm left-handed arm. Come listen and learn more about Baseball's forgotten pioneer.
By Cory Scott and Stefan DuchesneMasanori Murakami was the first Japanese player in Major League Baseball, debuting with the San Francisco Giants in 1964, and during his two seasons he faced legends like Willie Mays and even struck out Hank Aaron, carving his name into baseball history with a calm left-handed arm. Come listen and learn more about Baseball's forgotten pioneer.