Yoshinobu Yamamoto Pounds Zone, Displays Arsenal In Spring Debut
9 months agoLos Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto made his much-anticipated spring debut on Wednesday in a 6-4 Cactus League loss to the Texas Rangers. The loss was not in any way attributable to Yamamoto's performance, however, as he tossed two scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and no walks while striking out three. In all, the righty threw 19 pitches, 16 of which went for strikes, and he utilized his fastball, curveball, and splitter with resounding success. If it wasn't already, it is now apparent why he was able to win three consecutive Sawamura Awards (NPB equivalent to the Cy Young), and fantasy managers who invested in him have some reassurance in their selection. Currently going off draft boards at 53rd overall (11th starting pitcher), his ADP may creep higher towards RotoBaller's bullish rank of 41st overall (10th starting pitcher) after this strong debut.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN