Munetaka Murakami, widely known in Japan as the “Babe Ruth of Higo” for his rare power and early-career dominance, has officially been posted by the Tokyo Yakult Swallows and is now free to join an MLB club.The 25-year-old has already won two MVPs in the Central League and is the youngest Triple Crown winner in NPB history.Murakami shattered Japan’s single-season home run record with 56 homers in 2022, has 246 career home runs, and owns a .270/.394/.557 slash line across 892 NPB games production that firmly places him among the most gifted hitters his age.With his posting sparking immediate league-wide interest, here are the three MLB destinations currently seen as the best fits for Murakami at this stage.#3. New York MetsThe Mets check many of the practical boxes for Murakami: payroll flexibility, a crowded but offensively hungry lineup, and scouting resources that have tracked premium international talent.Murakami would immediately slot as a middle-of-the-order bat, primarily as a designated hitter or first-base option, supplying protection and RBI heft behind the top of the order.Reports in the days after the posting have linked several big-market clubs to the slugger, and the Mets’ financial posture makes them a natural participant.#2. Los Angeles DodgersThe Dodgers have a long track record of signing premium foreign players and investing heavily in analytics, hitting development and individualized coaching resources that could smooth Murakami’s transition.The Dodgers can absorb his contract while sheltering him from everyday defensive pressure by using him primarily as a DH and occasional first-baseman.While Dodger Stadium is not the friendliest park for raw home run totals, the combination of lineup protection and elite coaching could maximize Murakami’s offensive upside and keep him in contention for October baseball.Still, LA evaluators will want convincing evidence that his strikeout rate and swing mechanics can be corrected at the major-league level.#1. New York YankeesThe Yankees align with Murakami in ways that are both baseball and commercial. Yankee Stadium’s short porch and the club’s historical appetite for middle-of-the-order power make the fit obvious: Murakami would become an instant marquee bat and revenue generator.The Yankees’ willingness to spend on established bats, coupled with a lineup that already produces many on-base opportunities, could translate Murakami’s raw power into immediate run production.The caveat for New York is patience; the club and its fans have less tolerance for lengthy adjustment periods, and evaluators will be cautious about signing a player whose defensive profile suggests a DH/1B future rather than an everyday corner infielder.