"On Dec. 21, 2023, the Dodgers signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a 12-year, $325 million contract - the longest and richest deal for a pitcher in MLB history. The right-hander made the jump to the Major Leagues after seven impressive seasons with Nippon Professional Baseball's Orix Buffaloes. Yamamoto made his Dodgers debut during the Seoul Series and struggled as he allowed five runs in just one inning against the San Diego Padres."
"He returned for four starts in September and ended the regular season on a high note. Yamamoto finished 7-2 with a 3.00 ERA, 2.61 FIP, 1.11 WHIP and 10.5 strikeouts per nine in 90 innings pitched over 18 starts. The rookie then posted a 3.86 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 15 strikeouts against six walks in four postseason starts as the Dodgers went on to win the World Series."
Yoshinobu Yamamoto signed a 12-year, $325 million contract with the Dodgers, marking the largest deal for a pitcher in MLB history. He joined MLB after seven standout seasons with the Orix Buffaloes in Nippon Professional Baseball. Yamamoto struggled in his Seoul Series debut, allowing five runs in one inning, but produced a solid 2024 regular season before a right rotator cuff strain landed him on the injured list. He returned for four September starts, finishing 7-2 with a 3.00 ERA, 2.61 FIP, 1.11 WHIP and 10.5 K/9. In the postseason he posted a 3.86 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 15 strikeouts in four starts as the Dodgers won the World Series. He followed with an improved 2025 season, earning his first All-Star selection and a 12-8 record with a 2.49 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 10.4 K/9.
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