The Dodgers’ new $325 million man was an immediate hit in his first stay batting follow.
Teammates raved concerning the “nasty” stuff Yamamoto – who has but to throw a serious league pitch – displayed in his first outing since signing together with his staff. Yamamoto confronted off in opposition to the Dodgers at their spring coaching complicated in Camelback Ranch, Arizona.
The Los Angeles Times reported that Yamamoto informed Japanese media that he was throwing at 96 mph within the 30 pitches he delivered. “I think this is not the best yet, and I’m going to keep adjusting with what I need to and it’s going to keep getting better,” he mentioned.
First baseman Freddie Freeman mentioned he was joyful he gained’t should face Yamamoto.
“That was incredible. Nasty,” Freeman mentioned to the Orange County Register. “To go out there, first time, all eyes on you and just dot every pitch? Very impressive.”
Mookie Betts was so impressed he gave the pitcher a standing ovation, MLB.com reported.