Hiroto Takahashi, currently the best pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball following the departure of other stars, is signaling a potential move to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the future. Recently seen practicing in Dodgers gear, Takahashi will become eligible for Major League Baseball after the 2027 season, coinciding with key contract expirations for Dodgers players. Takahashi, who shone at the 2023 World Baseball Classic and admires fellow pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, aims to enhance his skills by learning from his role models. His fastball and unique pitching style are attracting attention in the baseball community.
"His pitching skill, his pitching style, everything - I think he's the best pitcher that I've ever seen in my life," Takahashi said to MLB.com's Michael Clair.
"I'm trying to take away anything that I can, steal everything from Yoshinobu," Takahashi mentioned, underscoring his admiration for Yamamoto's technique.
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