Currently ranked #5 in MLB WHIP leaders →
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been a stabilizing presence in the rotation with a 10-6 record across 18 starts and 119.2 innings. The R-hander has paired run prevention with efficiency, carrying a 2.78 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 8.50 K/9 while generally keeping traffic off the bases and working deep enough to support the staff.
His profile points to polished command and a strong ability to control counts. A 1.88 walk rate supports the idea that he is limiting self-inflicted damage, and his overall line suggests he can miss bats without sacrificing strike-throwing. When he is locating early, he tends to dictate at-bats, avoid prolonged innings, and force opponents to earn nearly everything.
Recent form:
- 07/199.0 IP · 2 ER · 7 K
- 07/116.0 IP · 6 ER · 6 K
- 07/047.0 IP · 0 ER · 10 K
- 06/276.0 IP · 2 ER · 4 K
- 06/206.0 IP · 3 ER · 6 K
Yoshinobu Yamamoto has pitched through a up trend lately, but the broader read still suggests a pitcher with the arsenal and poise to rebound quickly from any brief dip. Even when the results fluctuate, his command foundation and ability to change speeds give him a strong chance to steady the outing before it gets away from him.
From a fantasy and matchup perspective, he brings a dependable blend of workload, ratio help, and strikeout value. The main watchpoints are whether the recent trend carries forward and whether contact quality starts to rise, but his season-long indicators still reflect a high-end arm capable of leading a staff and delivering impact whenever he takes the ball.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19 | New York Yankees | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2.00 |
| Jul 11 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 9.00 |
| Jul 4 | San Diego Padres | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Jun 27 | San Diego Padres | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3.00 |
| Jun 20 | Baltimore Orioles | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4.50 |
| Jun 13 | Chicago White Sox | 8.1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1.11 |
| Jun 6 | Los Angeles Angels | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1.13 |
| May 31 | Philadelphia Phillies | 5.1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0.00 |
| May 24 | Milwaukee Brewers | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1.29 |
| May 18 | San Diego Padres | 7 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1.29 |
| May 12 | San Francisco Giants | 6.1 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 7.38 |
| May 4 | Houston Astros | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 4.50 |
| Apr 27 | Miami Marlins | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5.40 |
| Apr 21 | San Francisco Giants | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3.86 |
| Apr 14 | New York Mets | 7.2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1.25 |
| Apr 7 | Toronto Blue Jays | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1.50 |
| Apr 1 | Cleveland Guardians | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Mar 26 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 6 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3.00 |
Yoshinobu Yamamoto season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | 3.00 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0.83 |
| Apr | 5 | 2.84 | 31.2 | 26 | 9 | 1.04 |
| May | 5 | 2.84 | 31.2 | 37 | 6 | 0.98 |
| Jun | 4 | 2.22 | 28.1 | 21 | 4 | 0.64 |
| Jul | 3 | 3.27 | 22.0 | 23 | 6 | 0.82 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .200
- Zone 02: .074
- Zone 03: .200
- Zone 04: .143
- Zone 05: .316
- Zone 06: .250
- Zone 07: .111
- Zone 08: .318
- Zone 09: .161
- Zone 11: .200
- Zone 12: .077
- Zone 13: .164
- Zone 14: .088
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: .600
- Zone 02: .259
- Zone 03: .400
- Zone 04: .472
- Zone 05: .895
- Zone 06: .786
- Zone 07: .244
- Zone 08: .864
- Zone 09: .375
- Zone 11: .700
- Zone 12: .267
- Zone 13: .375
- Zone 14: .417
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .400
- Zone 02: .185
- Zone 03: .200
- Zone 04: .343
- Zone 05: .579
- Zone 06: .536
- Zone 07: .133
- Zone 08: .545
- Zone 09: .226
- Zone 11: .350
- Zone 12: .077
- Zone 13: .200
- Zone 14: .088
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .200
- Zone 02: .074
- Zone 03: .200
- Zone 04: .139
- Zone 05: .316
- Zone 06: .250
- Zone 07: .111
- Zone 08: .318
- Zone 09: .156
- Zone 11: .467
- Zone 12: .200
- Zone 13: .179
- Zone 14: .354
numberOfStrikes by zone
- Zone 01: 47.00
- Zone 02: 55.00
- Zone 03: 50.00
- Zone 04: 75.00
- Zone 05: 71.00
- Zone 06: 60.00
- Zone 07: 78.00
- Zone 08: 85.00
- Zone 09: 80.00
- Zone 11: 38.00
- Zone 12: 43.00
- Zone 13: 73.00
- Zone 14: 94.00
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 76.00
- Zone 02: 76.00
- Zone 03: 64.00
- Zone 04: 105.00
- Zone 05: 123.00
- Zone 06: 81.00
- Zone 07: 113.00
- Zone 08: 122.00
- Zone 09: 101.00
- Zone 11: 184.00
- Zone 12: 109.00
- Zone 13: 265.00
- Zone 14: 341.00
earnedRunAverage by zone
- Zone 01: -
- Zone 02: -
- Zone 03: -
- Zone 04: -
- Zone 05: -
- Zone 06: -
- Zone 07: -
- Zone 08: -
- Zone 09: -
- Zone 11: -
- Zone 12: -
- Zone 13: -
- Zone 14: -
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