""His efforts in the shadows have been to where I can feel them. He's a very pure and straightforward person. I think he's really wonderful.""
""I think Yamamoto is quite the gentleman, quite the high character. He treats everyone from Hiro to myself to all the support staff with the highest of respect.""
Yoshihiro Sonoda, translator for Yoshinobu Yamamoto, participated in a spring-training rundown drill and displayed good-natured enthusiasm despite being tagged out. Sonoda is regarded as integral to Yamamoto's on-field preparation and overall success, offering translation, logistical support, and morale. Sonoda entered the role without extensive baseball knowledge but developed value for the pitcher and the organization through dedicated work. Sonoda also serves as a personal good-luck charm, noted for wearing distinctive lucky boxers on Yamamoto's start days. The Dodgers pursue a third consecutive championship amid a talented roster and the inherent unpredictability of a full season.
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