One of the best arms of the postseason is taking home the World Series MVP honours.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander, earned the Award after posting an incredible World Series stat line against the Toronto Blue Jays. He started both Game 2 and Game 6 and also appeared in relief for the Dodgers earlier this evening, showcasing his dominance on the mound.

The Blue Jays struggled to find a rhythm against the Japanese starter, with Yamamoto posting a 1.02 ERA across 17 2/3 innings. He allowed just ten hits and two walks while striking out 15 and giving up just two earned runs. After throwing 96 pitches on Friday night in the Dodgers’ win, manager Dave Roberts turned to his superstar late in Game 7, having him throw another 34 pitches in the eventual win.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. threatened to tie the game in the bottom of the 11th inning following his leadoff double, Yamamoto was able to keep the Jays out of the run column, getting Alejandro Kirk to ground into an inning-ending, World Series-winning double play.

This postseason was one for the record books for Yamamoto, who pitched two complete games (once against the Brewers, once against Toronto). Cross six outings (one relief appearance), he allowed just six earned runs through 37 1/3 innings of work, holding opponents to a .174/.224/.248 slash line. He also struck out 33 batters and kept his command in check to the tune of six walks.

After signing with the Dodgers during the 2023/2024 offseason, Yamamoto now has two World Series rings in as many years with his new squad.

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