Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a professional baseball pitcher from Japan, known for his impressive skills on the mound. Born on June 17, 1998, he plays for the Orix Buffaloes in the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league. Yamamoto has gained recognition for his fastball and sharp breaking pitches, making him one of the top pitchers in Japan. In 2021, he won the prestigious Sawamura Award, which is given to the best starting pitcher in the NPB. His performance has drawn attention from major league scouts, and he is considered a potential candidate for a future career in Major League Baseball (MLB).