What prestigious pitching award did Yamamoto win in Japan?
Eiji Sawamura Award
Shohei Ohtani Award
Masao Kida Trophy
Kazuhisa Inao Medal
Answer
The Eiji Sawamura Award, named after the legendary Japanese pitcher, is the most prestigious pitching award in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). It is presented annually to the pitcher with the best earned run average (ERA) and complete games in the regular season. Additionally, factors like wins, winning percentage, innings pitched, and strikeouts are also often taken into account when determining the winner.
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