Yoshinobu Yamamoto picked as Dodgers player with biggest growth

""I think what I learned is he prepares very well, very intentional with his preparation," Roberts said of Yamamoto. "I learned that the moment isn't too big for him, any moment. I learned that he has the ability to make pitches when he needs to. He always seems like the best option. "And I think that if you're talking about a player from last year to this year, I'd probably say he's number one on the growth chart,""

""I learned that the moment isn't too big for him, any moment. I learned that he has the ability to make pitches when he needs to. He always seems like the best option. "And I think that if you're talking about a player from last year to this year, I'd probably say he's number one on the growth chart, considering coming over here and trying to get his feet wet, trying to learn the culture, the game, the hitters, create a routine for himself, to then be a really big-game pitcher.""

The Dodgers completed a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Wild Card Series behind Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Yamamoto allowed two unearned runs on four hits and struck out nine over 6.2 innings. He has not allowed an earned run in his last 24.2 innings dating to Sept. 12 across four starts. The 27-year-old adjusted to a new league, missed nearly three months with a right shoulder injury, and has since become the Dodgers' unquestioned ace. Manager Dave Roberts praised his preparation, poise in big moments, and rapid growth. Yamamoto is 3-0 with a 2.84 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 25.1 postseason innings.

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