Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a promising right-hander for the Los Angeles Dodgers, faced challenges early in his MLB career, particularly during the postseason against the San Diego Padres. Despite a rough Game 1 where he allowed five runs, a face-to-face conversation with utility player Kiké Hernández helped Yamamoto focus on his pitching identity and strategies. Hernández noticed Yamamoto's low morale and engaged him in a thoughtful dialogue, addressing the rookieâs doubts about his performance and pitch selection. This interaction was pivotal for Yamamoto's growth as a pitcher in the league.
"I just wanted to pick his brain, and know where his head was at" - Kiké Hernández reflects on his conversation with Yamamoto to provide support.
"There are some things that I think we're going to dig into... it's on us to kind of clean that up" - Manager Dave Roberts discussing adjustments for Yamamoto.
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