Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Awards & Honours
12
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
3
Records
Yamamoto's achievements stand out in the annals of baseball history. He is the first player to win a World Series, an Olympic gold medal, and a World Baseball Classic title. His three consecutive Triple Crowns in NPB are a statistical anomaly that cements his legacy as the most decorated pitcher in the league's history. He holds the record for the largest contract ever awarded to a pitcher, signaling the immense value placed on his talent by Major League Baseball.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Historical Significance
First player to win a World Series, Olympic Gold, and WBC title.
Largest Contract for a Pitcher
Signed a 12-year, $325 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Cultural Icon
Widely celebrated in Japan as a national hero for his international success.
Rankings & Lists
Top 10 Pitchers in MLB
Top 5 Pitchers in the League
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
October 2024
Dodgers World Series Special Issue
Nikkan Sports
November 2022
Japan Series Champion Cover
Records & Feats
First Player with WS, Olympic, and WBC Titles
Yamamoto became the first player in baseball history to win a World Series, an Olympic gold medal, and a World Baseball Classic title.
Largest Pitcher Contract
Signed the largest contract ever awarded to a pitcher at the time ($325 million).
Three Consecutive Triple Crowns in NPB
Won the Triple Crown (wins, strikeouts, ERA) for three consecutive seasons (2021-2023), a feat never before seen in NPB history.