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  1. Oct 27, 2023 · While the awards and track record is fantastic, it’s Yamamoto’s stuff and overall feel to pitch that has MLB teams ready to shell out nine figures for the Japanese star. Let’s dive into Yamamoto’s arsenal and why his stuff can translate to Major League Baseball.

  2. Dec 21, 2023 · Yoshinobu Yamamoto might be the best pitcher alive right now. That’s who he is, and it’s why he’s getting a 12-year, $325 million deal from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

  3. Dec 21, 2023 · Really good. Here's a dive into the early Statcast data we have on Yamamoto's arsenal, which includes shades of new teammate Shohei Ohtani and longtime Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, among others. All Statcast data for Yamamoto below is from the World Baseball Classic. Yamamoto's fastball. Velocity: 95.3 mph (max velo: 96.9 mph) Spin rate: 2,269 rpm.

  4. Jun 8, 2024 · Yoshinobu Yamamoto was brilliant. The bullpen gutted them to extras. And finally, they got on the board in the 11th. ... “Everybody knows the way they’re playing, they’ve played really good ...

  5. May 21, 2024 · May 21, 2024. LOS ANGELES — Yoshinobu Yamamoto had scaled the mountain often in Japan, where he reigned as the best in the sport for years. But to reach the milestone for the first time in the...

  6. Mar 21, 2024 · Yamamoto leaned on on his four-seam fastball on Thursday, throwing it 14 times with an average velocity of 95.4 mph and an average spin rate of 2,230 RPM. The former is above-average by 2023 ...

  7. Apr 19, 2024 · What was his repertoire? Why was he so good? What would a full outing from Yoshinobu Yamamoto against the best hitters in the world actually look like?

  8. Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Born: 8/17/1998 in Bizen, Japan. Debut: 3/21/2024. View More Bio Info +. Status: Injured 15-Day. Next LAD Game: 06-18 @ COL. Splits. Games by Position: SP (14) News. 6/17/2024 at 9:52 PM. Injuries: Dodgers, Yanks, Carroll, Bichette, Rangers. 6/17/2024 at 9:22 PM. Injuries & Moves: Dodgers call up pair of right-handers.

  9. Feb 28, 2024 · In his first Cactus League start Wednesday against the Rangers at Surprise Stadium, the Japanese phenom tossed two scoreless innings, striking out three and allowing just one hit in what ended up being the Dodgers’ first loss of the spring, a 6-4 defeat. Yamamoto threw 19 pitches, 16 for strikes, displaying his wide arsenal of pitches.

  10. Mar 15, 2024 · Lars Nootbaar believes Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto can be dominant, but scouts are torn on whether he can be an ace and avoid Tommy John surgery. Dec. 22, 2023