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Yoshinobu Yamamoto Impresses L.A. Dodgers Teammates In First Batting Practice Outing

First impressions of Yoshinobu Yamamoto by Dodgers teammates were raves.

Teammates raved about the “nasty” stuff Yamamoto – who has yet to throw a major league pitch – displayed in his first outing since signing with his team. Yamamoto faced off against the Dodgers at their spring training complex in Camelback Ranch, Arizona. The Los Angeles Times reported that Yamamoto told Japanese media that he was throwing at 96 mph in the 30 pitches he delivered.

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