The Los Angeles Dodgers made headlines by signing pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to an unprecedented $325 million contract despite his lack of North American experience. Yamamoto had a stellar record in Japan, with a career ERA of 1.82, and he has continued to impress in the MLB with a remarkable 0.90 ERA so far this season. Both his catcher, Will Smith, and manager, Dave Roberts, praise his performance, suggesting it surpasses even his impressive runs in Japan. Yamamoto's early season success hints at a significant impact for the Dodgers moving forward, especially as the team aims for another World Series title.
"I've been able to perform at a very high level, I think it's really close to my best times in Japan."
"Right now, he's pitching like the best pitcher in the world," said catcher Will Smith.
"I do believe Yamamoto has gotten to who he is, who he was in Japan, and I think he's a better pitcher [than last year]," Roberts said.
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