MUNETAKA MURAKAMI AND CHICAGO WHITE SOX CHARITIES HOLD SPECIAL ONLINE AUCTION TO SUPPORT ALL-STAR’S HOMETOWN AFTER RECENT EARTHQUAKE

CHICAGO – To support All-Star first baseman Munetaka Murakami’s efforts to aid those affected by the recent earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, Chicago White Sox Charities will hold a special online auction to help fund recovery services in his hometown. Fans can participate by bidding beginning Tuesday, August 4, at whitesox.com/auction.

Proceeds from the auction will benefit organizations supporting emergency response and long-term recovery work in the areas affected by the earthquake. The auction will feature a collection of items, including game-used equipment and autographed memorabilia.

The online auction includes:

• Autographed game-used cap
• Autographed game-used jersey
• Two sets of autographed game-used batting gloves
• Autographed bat
• Autographed baseball
• Autographed Tadahito Iguchi jersey

In addition, Murakami privately has made arrangements to support relief efforts directly in Kumamoto.

Bidding begins on Tuesday, August 4, with the auction running for a limited time at whitesox.com/auction.