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Born in 1998, Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a professional baseball pitcher from Japan. Currently a member of the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), this right-handed pitcher made his NPB debut in 2018. Recognized for his exceptional pitching skills, Yamamoto has received several accolades including Pacific League Rookie of the Year in 2019 and is regarded as one of the most promising young pitchers in Japanese baseball.