The Chicago White Sox may have found a diamond in the rough—and his name is Munetaka Murakami. The rookie, who joined the MLB this offseason with modest expectations, has been nothing short of sensational through his first 35 games. After signing a contract that raised eyebrows due to concerns about his contact skills, Murakami is now tied for the MLB lead with 14 home runs and tied for the American League lead with 28 RBI. It's safe to say 29 teams are already regretting passing him up.

What makes Murakami's start truly remarkable is the sheer power he's displayed. Entering Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, every single one of his extra-base hits was a home run. He extended that streak in the fourth inning by launching a high fastball from Angels starter Jose Soriano deep to center field, tying Aaron Judge for the MLB home run lead.

That blast gave Murakami 14 extra-base hits on the season—all home runs. According to MLB researcher Sarah Langs, that's the longest streak to start a player's career since at least 1900. But the streak finally came to an end in the sixth inning when Murakami doubled off reliever Mitch Farris. It was his first extra-base hit that wasn't a home run.

To put his absurd numbers in perspective, here's a breakdown of Murakami's hits through his first 35 games: 30 total hits, including 15 singles, one double, and 14 home runs. Add to that 28 walks, and you get a slash line of .240/.377/.584. His plate discipline is reminiscent of Kyle Schwarber, but with even more raw power at the plate.

This is exactly the kind of performance that makes baseball so exciting, and it's a reminder that sometimes the biggest surprises come from the most unlikely places. For fans looking to celebrate this breakout star, there's no better way than to gear up with some fresh White Sox apparel. After all, you never know when the next record-setting streak might begin.