Murakami had a succesful career in NPB after returning to Japan, pitching until 1982. Not HOF level, but good. He is still alive and has had a long broadcasting career here.
A big difference between him and Nomo is that his NPB team actually sent him to the US, expecting him to just get some experience in the minors and not thinking he would make the majors. Then he showed them and actually made it.
With Nomo on the other hand his team and NPB fought tooth and nail to prevent him from playing in the US.
They both have quite interesting stories, but very different ones.
Last edited by seanofjapan; 03-21-2023 at 05:24 PM.
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