"Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Impressive MLB Debut with the Dodgers"
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a Japanese pitcher transitioning to MLB with the Los Angeles Dodgers, faces not only the on-field adjustments but also cultural differences. Dodgers' manager of performance operations, Will Ireton, who speaks Japanese, helps Yamamoto navigate the transition, offering support and guidance. The team is making efforts to ensure Yamamoto and fellow Japanese star Shohei Ohtani feel welcomed and supported, with players like Miguel Rojas reaching out to them. Yamamoto is impressing teammates on the field and making efforts to learn English, while others are learning Japanese and Spanish to bridge the language gap.
