Yoshinobu Yamamoto
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About
Right-handed starting pitcher that has been playing baseball professionally in the Japanese Nippon Baseball League since the year 2017. Since then, he has also pitched for the Orix Buffaloes. He is a three-time Pacific League ERA Champion and a two-time Pacific League MVP.
Before Fame
He was just 19 years old when he signed his first professional club contract with Orix.
Trivia
While playing for the Japanese men's national team, he won a gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics. He also won a gold medal at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Family Life
He is a native of Okayama, Japan.
Associated With
He played alongside Shohei Ohtani as a member of Team Japan during the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
