Yamamoto
Yamamoto is a talented right-handed pitcher who made his MLB debut in 2024. Despite facing some challenges with triceps tightness that limited him to 18 regular-season starts, he showcased his potential with a solid 3.00 ERA, 2.61 FIP, and 105 strikeouts in 90 innings. Known for his effective four-seamer and impressive split-fingered fastball, he has drawn attention for his ace-like capabilities. The Los Angeles Dodgers made a significant investment in Yamamoto, signing him for $325 million, highlighting their belief in his future as a top-tier pitcher.
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Yamamoto was named World Series Most Valuable Player after a strong performance in the series.
Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-4 in extra innings to claim back-to-back World Series
New Zealand· 2025-11-02
Yamamoto is noted for his strong pitching performance.
ドジャースも王手 山本が好投、佐々木が救援 3勝3敗で第7戦へ [大谷翔平]：朝日新聞
Japan· 2025-11-01
Yamamoto allowed a home run to Ohtani, which is a key moment in the game.
ドジャース逆転許す 山本が本塁打王にソロ浴びる 優勝決定Sに王手 [大谷翔平]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-09
Yamamoto pitched well in the game.
大谷翔平が自己最多54号2ラン ドジャースが地区優勝、山本は好投 [大谷翔平]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-26Yamamoto is considering running as an independent candidate in the Tokyo electoral district.
山尾氏「女性・女系天皇の検討を」 東京選挙区から無所属で立候補へ [参院選（参議院選挙）2025]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-07-01Yamamoto is mentioned in the context of the selective surname law proposal.
山尾氏らは｢しっかり説明を｣と玉木氏 選択的別姓法案、28日提出 [夫婦別姓][国民民主党][参院選（参議院選挙）2025]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-27
Yamamoto is set to start in the 'Opening Series' in the U.S.
山本、佐々木が「米開幕シリーズ」で先発へ 大谷は近日中に投球練習：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-24
Yamamoto was the winning pitcher.
【詳報】ドジャース4-1でカブス下す 大谷2安打、山本が勝利投手 [MLB東京シリーズ]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-18Yamamoto was the winning pitcher.
【詳報】ドジャース4-1でカブス下す 大谷2安打、山本が勝利投手 [MLB東京シリーズ]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-18Yamamoto showed his ace potential in 2024, posting a 3.00 ERA in his first MLB season.
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United States· 2025-02-22
