MLB News: Japanese baseball icon Masanori Murakami watches Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitch, Giants set to honor Japan's first MLB player

Masanori Murakami is a name that has been etched in the history of sports, particularly MLB. The Japanese legend paved the way and inspired several other players to follow in his footsteps. Murakami was the first Japanese-born MLB player, and his name should never be forgotten.

Murakami was seen at Oracle Park in San Franciso to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants game. The former MLB pitcher was present to watch Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitch against the Giants for the first time.

Murakami arrived from Tokyo on Sunday to attend the Japanese Heritage Night that will take place on Friday at Petco Park. The San Franciso Giants will honor the Japanese legend at the event.

The Giants will organize the Japanese Heritage Night on May 19; the event will be presented by Toho International. Oracle Park is all set to have an extraordinary evening packed with Japanese cuisine, music, and various cultural performances.

The event will also favor the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California. Every ticket purchased will contribute to the development of the community. It's going to be a great experience for MLB fans as they get a glimpse of the rich culture.

Witnessing the Giants play against the Dodgers would have brought back memories for Masanori Murakami. The 80-year-old also saw an exciting game that led to extra innings, which the Dodgers won eventually.

Masanori Murakami: A baseball icon who crossed boundaries

Masanori Murakami was not just a normal player in the league. He worked things the hard way and crossed boundaries to achieve his dream. Murakami started playing baseball in secret, because his father wanted him to become a doctor.

The Japanese legend was a reliever for the Giants in 1964 and 1965. However, he went back home to Japan to spend more time with his family. Murakami pitched in the major league at the age of 20.

After two years with the Giants, he went on to pitch in Japan for another 17 years. He returned to his former team the Nankai Hawks. Murakami returned to the U.S. at the age of 39 and attended a spring training session with the Giants to give it one more shot at the majors. Unfortunately, he never made it to the roster, but his incredible career will never be forgotten.