Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2024-2026)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 176 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2024-03-21
- Awards
- All-Star · World Series MVP
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 18 | 72 | 72 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 421.7 | 296 | 123 | 37 | 117 | 459 | 2.63 | 8844.5 |
Career ERA 2.63 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 36.5% better than league average.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LAN | NL | 7 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90.0 | 78 | 30 | 22 | 105 | 3.00 | 4.08 (+26%) | 3362.2 |
| 2025 | LAN | NL | 12 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 173.7 | 113 | 48 | 59 | 201 | 2.49 | 4.16 (+40%) | 5482.2 |
| 2026 | LAD | NL | 12 | 8 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 158.0 | 105 | 45 | 36 | 153 | 2.56 | 4.17 (+38%) | - |
| Career · 3 seasons | 31 | 18 | 72 | 72 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 421.2 | 296 | 123 | 117 | 459 | 2.63 | — | 8,844 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LAN | NL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2025 | LAN | NL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NLCS | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2025 | NLDS2 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2025 | NLWC1 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2025 | WS | LAN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2024 | NLCS | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2024 | NLDS2 | LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2024 | WS | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NLCS | LAN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1.00 |
| 2025 | NLDS2 | LAN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6.75 |
| 2025 | NLWC1 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.00 |
| 2025 | WS | LAN | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 17.7 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 1.02 |
| 2024 | NLCS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4.15 |
| 2024 | NLDS2 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8.0 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5.62 |
| 2024 | WS | LAN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1.42 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (96 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 114.1 | 96 | 43 | 36 | 138 | 3.38 |
| Away | 26 | 149.1 | 95 | 35 | 45 | 168 | 2.11 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-25 | LAD | AZ | W | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025-09-18 | LAD | SFG | — | 5.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025-09-12 | LAD | SFG | — | 7.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025-09-06 | LAD | BAL | — | 8.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025-08-31 | LAD | AZ | — | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025-08-24 | LAD | SDP | W | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025-08-18 | LAD | COL | — | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025-08-11 | LAD | LAA | L | 4.2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025-08-03 | LAD | TBR | W | 5.2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025-07-28 | LAD | CIN | W | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 48 | 48 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LAN | P | 18 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | LAN | P | 30 | 30 | 24 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | All-MLB Team - First Team | SP |
| 2025 | Pitcher of the Month | September |
| 2025 | Pitcher of the Month | April |
| 2025 | World Series MVP |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cy Young Award | NL | 3rd | 72.0 | 210 | 0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yoshinobu Yamamoto
- What years did Yoshinobu Yamamoto play?
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto played in Major League Baseball from 2024 to 2026.
- Was Yoshinobu Yamamoto a pitcher?
- Yes. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched in the major leagues, recording 31 wins and 459 strikeouts.