Yoshinobu Yamamoto was an obvious standout addition for the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason. Yamamoto, one of the most anticipated Japanese players to enter the Major League Baseball, was wanted by several organizations before signing a deal with the Dodgers.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto signed a 12-year, $325,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and while this comes with a lot of pressure, he doesn’t seem to mind. The 25-year-old star has impressed in the team’s dugout as well as on the field, overcoming several challenges along the way, including leaving his own nation and language.
In a recent interview on Foul Territory, Tyler Glasnow, Yamamoto’s teammate, described the rookie pitcher as “like a samurai.” In reference to the Japanese celebrity, Glasnow went on, “He’s comfortable in his own skin 24/7.”
Tyler Glasnow adores having Yoshinobu Yamamoto as a teammate, saying, “He’s like a samurai” – @FoulTerritoryTV
The seasoned pitcher described the distinction between Yamamoto’s on-field demeanor and his from the same age back in the major leagues. Regarding his early years in the Major League Baseball, Brett Glasnow remarked, “I was terrified all the time. I was afraid of doing the wrong things or saying the wrong things.”
Yamamoto’s self-assurance has contributed to his continued success with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Yamamoto has a 2-1 record this season with a 1.07 WHIP, 3.54 ERA, and 37 strikeouts.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto has also been putting a lot of effort into improving his English.
Yamamoto has only tossed 28.0 innings, but he still carries himself like a veteran because he hasn’t stopped learning his second language. Tyler Glasnow claims that Yamamoto spends a lot of time in English classes, which has undoubtedly aided in his adjustment to his new surroundings.
“Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s astounding play. Identify another pitcher who appears to have such ease of use” – @bigleaguechew”
He does English class all the time, which is another testament to how discipline he is,” said Glasnow. Yamamoto has a unique quality, and it will be intriguing to watch how he grows both as a player and a person in the MLB.