2025 Stats
W-L
10-8
ERA
2.84
WHIP
1.09
K
145
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The Japanese right-hander's MLB career got off to a rocky start as he surrendered five runs in one frame during his debut against the Padres, but he posted a 2.34 ERA in his next 13 starts before landing on the injured list with a rotator cuff strain. Yamamoto returned down the stretch for eight starts between the regular season and playoffs, during which he had a 3.64 ERA to help the Dodgers win the World Series. He had a 105:22 K:BB across 90 innings during the regular season, so the skills of a low-end SP1 are there, he just hasn't shown that he can log SP1-caliber innings yet. He is likely to open 2025 as the Dodgers' ace since Shohei Ohtani's left shoulder surgery will delay his return to the mound, and Yamamoto's strikeout ability and potential for wins will once again make him a hot commodity come draft day. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a six-year, $155 million contract with the Dodgers in December of 2023. Contract includes two-year, $58 million player option for 2030 and 2031 seasons. Contract includes four-year, $112 million player option for 2032 through 2035 seasons. Contract includes $10 million team option for 2036 if Yamamoto suffers an elbow injury between the 2024 and 2029 seasons.
Struggles mightily Monday
Yamamoto (10-8) took the loss against the Angels on Monday, pitching 4.2 innings during which he allowed six runs on six hits and five walks while striking out six batters.
Analysis
Yamamoto fell behind quickly, as the first pitch he threw was knocked by Zach Neto for a home run. The All-Star hurler gave up another run in the first but looked to get back on track with three straight scoreless frames. However, the Angels chased Yamamoto in the fifth, compiling four hits -- all singles -- along with a hit-by-pitch and a walk en route to four runs. Though the Neto homer was the only extra-base hit Yamamoto allowed, he didn't do himself any favors by issuing five free passes, tying a season-high mark. The six runs were the most Yamamoto has given up all year, and his overall ERA bumped up from 2.51 to 2.84 as a result.
Yamamoto fell behind quickly, as the first pitch he threw was knocked by Zach Neto for a home run. The All-Star hurler gave up another run in the first but looked to get back on track with three straight scoreless frames. However, the Angels chased Yamamoto in the fifth, compiling four hits -- all singles -- along with a hit-by-pitch and a walk en route to four runs. Though the Neto homer was the only extra-base hit Yamamoto allowed, he didn't do himself any favors by issuing five free passes, tying a season-high mark. The six runs were the most Yamamoto has given up all year, and his overall ERA bumped up from 2.51 to 2.84 as a result.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
91
Last 10 Games
88
Last 5 Games
96
How many pitches does Yoshinobu Yamamoto generally throw?
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91-100
101-110
111-120
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What part of the game does Yoshinobu Yamamoto generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-22%
BAA vs LHP
2025
-17%
BAA vs LHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .188 | 122 | 34 | 73 | 5 | |||
| Since 2023vs Right | .240 | 128 | 32 | 99 | 13 | |||
| 2025vs Left | .184 | 71 | 19 | 42 | 3 | |||
| 2025vs Right | .222 | 74 | 25 | 52 | 8 | |||
| 2024vs Left | .193 | 51 | 15 | 31 | 2 | |||
| 2024vs Right | .263 | 54 | 7 | 47 | 5 | |||
| 2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-41%
ERA on Road
2025
-36%
ERA on Road
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | 3.71 | 1.19 | 102.0 | 10.7 | 2.6 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | 2.20 | 1.02 | 114.2 | 10.1 | 2.8 | ||||
| 2025Home | 3.56 | 1.20 | 55.2 | 10.7 | 3.4 | ||||
| 2025Away | 2.28 | 1.00 | 71.0 | 10.0 | 2.9 | ||||
| 2024Home | 3.88 | 1.17 | 46.1 | 10.7 | 1.7 | ||||
| 2024Away | 2.06 | 1.05 | 43.2 | 10.3 | 2.7 | ||||
| 2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Yoshinobu Yamamoto compare to other starting pitchers?
This section compares his stats with all starting pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 120 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
3.30K/9
10.3BB/9
3.1HR/9
0.8Fastball
95.1 mphERA
2.84WHIP
1.09BABIP
.281GB/FB
2.04Left On Base
75.9%Exit Velocity
81.8 mphBarrels/BBE
4.1%Spin Rate
2149 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
24.6%Swinging Strike
12.0%Advanced Pitching Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
For the third consecutive year, Yamamoto won the Eiji Sawamura Award, Japan's equivalent of the Cy Young. He did it in 2023 on the strength of a 1.16 ERA and 176 strikeouts in 171 innings spanning 24 appearances, including a no-hitter in front of notable MLB executives in September. The Orix Buffaloes posted the right-hander for MLB teams this winter and an unprecedented bidding war ensued, with Yamamoto ultimately signing with the Dodgers for 12 years and $325 million, the largest contract ever for a pitcher. Still just 25 years old, Yamamoto features a mid-90s fastball and three secondary pitches highlighted by the splitter, all helped immensely by exceptional command. There is already considerable hype and that may be boosted slightly by recency bias after Kodai Senga made the transition to the majors look easy last season. Yamamoto could enter SP1 range in drafts come springtime.
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Blanks Tampa in 10th win
Yamamoto (10-7) earned the win Sunday over the Rays, allowing five hits and no walks over 5.2 scoreless innings. He struck out six.
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Masterful in victory
Yamamoto (9-7) allowed one run on four hits and two walks over seven innings to earn the win Monday at Cincinnati. He struck out nine.
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Fans eight in no-decision
Yamamoto allowed three runs (one earned) on five hits and a walk while striking out eight over five innings in a no-decision versus the Twins on Tuesday.
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Rebounds with seven shutout frames
Yamamoto allowed three hits and two walks while striking out seven over seven scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Giants on Sunday.
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Chased in first inning
Yamamoto (8-7) took the loss Monday against Milwaukee, allowing five runs (three earned) on four hits and two walks with no strikeouts over two-thirds of an inning.
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Won't pitch in All-Star Game
Yamamoto won't pitch in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Yamamoto is slated to pitch against the Giants over the weekend, meaning he won't be eligible to pitch in the Midsummer Classic due to logistical reasons. The Japanese hurler owns a 3.64 ERA and a 32:11 K:BB across 29.2 innings across his last six starts. His place in the All-Star Game was taken by the Reds' Andrew Abbott, who was selected to the Midsummer Classic for the first time in his career.
Yamamoto is slated to pitch against the Giants over the weekend, meaning he won't be eligible to pitch in the Midsummer Classic due to logistical reasons. The Japanese hurler owns a 3.64 ERA and a 32:11 K:BB across 29.2 innings across his last six starts. His place in the All-Star Game was taken by the Reds' Andrew Abbott, who was selected to the Midsummer Classic for the first time in his career.