‘Creative ... dominates:’ Los Angeles Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto uniquely baffles batters, seeks NL Cy Young honor

‘Creative ... dominates:’ Los Angeles Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto uniquely baffles batters, seeks NL Cy Young honor originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .

Will Los Angeles Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto continue to improve? An opposing MLB official believes the 2025 World Series MVP can and will put in extra work to consistently refine his craft. A legend in Japan before turning 25 years old, Yamamoto earned three Pacific League MVP honors and pitched no-hitters in back-to-back seasons.

Internationally, he earned an Olympic Gold Medal and a World Baseball Classic title. Available to come to America, Yamamoto embraced the lavish recruitment of several MLB executives, eventually signing a 12-year, $325 million contract, the largest ever for a pitcher. Yamamoto competes with both style and substance.

Power and finesse. Will he develop into an NL Cy Young winner? L.