The World Series came to an end after Yoshinobu Yamamoto closed the 11th inning in favor of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Amid the Toronto Blue Jays‘ dismay, Shohei Ohtani praised his fellow Japanese and also made a very bold statement about him.

Speaking after the game, Ohtani said, “I have no idea how he pulled it off. I really believe he is the No. 1 pitcher in the whole world.“ It’s controversial for sure, given the fact that there are many elite pitchers. However, it’s also hard to argue after what Yamamoto did during the World Series.

Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts was also very much in awe of Yamamoto. “It’s unheard of, and I think that there’s a mind component, there’s a delivery, which is a flawless delivery, and there’s just an unwavering will. I just haven’t seen it before. I really

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