Yamamoto, euphoric with the Dodgers

Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto joined Los Angeles Dodgers, who still celebrates the arrival of his countryman Shohei OhtanYo

“I wouldn’t say Ohtani was the only reason I decided to come. Winning has always been the most important thing to me. Not just winning now, but continuing to win in the future and I really felt the Dodgers gave me the best opportunity to do it,” Yamamoto told reporters at Dodger Stadium.

The Dodgers they signed with Yamamoto a $325 million contract over the next 12 seasons.

Before the ball player OhtanHe signed a record 10-year contract worth $700 million.

“Even if he (Ohtani) had decided to sign with another team, he might have ended up in Lowith angels like a trickster,” said the new starter of the team he leads Dave Roberts.

“I am beyond thrilled to become a member of this historic franchise and cannot express how much it means to me to be able to call Angels my new home,” said the Japanese, who will wear the number 18 on his back in his uniform.

Yamamoto usually throws balls that exceed 95 miles per hour (152.8 kilometers).

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12

seasons that the Japanese Yamamoto will play with the Dodgers.

325

the millions that Yamamoto will earn from his contract with the Dodgers.

Yamamoto just won the NPB pitching triple crown, dominating in wins (17), ERA (1.16) and strikeouts (176).

He played for the Orix Buffaloes and won the award for the third consecutive season. Eiji Sawamura, the Japanese version of Cy Young.

He compiled a 49-16 record with a 1.44 ERA while striking out 580 opponents.