Yoshinobu Yamamoto Wins World Series MVP with Historic Performance for Dodgers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered one of the greatest pitching performances in World Series history, earning World Series MVP as he led the Los Angeles Dodgers to their second consecutive championship. The 27-year-old right-hander, signed from Japan for $325 million, dominated the postseason with a 5-0 record and a 1.21 ERA, including a four-hitter complete game in Game 2—the first in the World Series since 2015. In a heroic relief effort in Game 7, just one day after starting Game 6, Yamamoto pitched 2⅔ scoreless innings to secure a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays amid a tense bases-loaded jam. His postseason excellence included striking out 42 batters and walking only six, with a particularly strong showing against Toronto, where he went 3-0 with a 1.09 ERA over 17⅔ innings. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts proclaimed Yamamoto the "GOAT," while catcher Will Smith praised his resilience and dominance in critical moments. Yamamoto’s performances have cemented him as the face of the Dodgers’ dynasty and a global baseball superstar.