Japanese Pitching Sensation Questions Ohtani's Ranking In a surprising revelation, Toronto's Yoshinobu Yamamoto has expressed doubts about being considered the world's top pitcher, despite being praised by Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani. Yamamoto's comments come after the Dodgers' World Series victory last year, in which Ohtani's praise of the Japanese pitcher sent shockwaves through the baseball world. Yamamoto's humility and self-criticism are a refreshing change from the typical bravado often associated with top athletes, and it will be interesting to see how his teammates and opponents react to his candid assessment of his abilities. As one of the most dominant pitchers in the game, Yamamoto's thoughts on his own performance are sure to spark a debate about the true measure of greatness in baseball.
TORONTO – When Yoshinobu Yamamoto heard Shohei Ohtani call him the world’s No. 1 pitcher after the Dodgers won the World Series last year, he felt honored. He was also unconvinced. “I’ve never felt like that at all,” Yamamoto said in Japanese. He’s still not where he wants to be. Yamamoto is open about his...
