Japanese star third baseman Munetaka Murakami, who holds Nippon Professional Baseball's single-season home run record for a Japanese player, is entering Major League Baseball's posting system, according to ESPN. The move signals Murakami's potential bid to transition from NPB to MLB, a development closely watched by scouts and fans. Under the MLB posting system, MLB teams can bid for the right to negotiate with Murakami before any contract with his NPB club. ESPN cited unnamed sources familiar with the matter. Murakami's pursuit of an MLB career would continue a trend of Japanese players seeking opportunities in the majors and could impact the slugging landscape in both leagues.