Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Daily Routine Leaves Dodgers All-Star Impressed

Glasnow didn’t just give a general take on what makes Yamamoto better in Year 2—he broke it down further.

“He does this crazy, weird, isometric hold and stretches and stuff,” Glasnow added. “Super different philosophy from Western baseball of lifting and doing a bunch of different stuff. It’s strength-based, but it’s mobility-based. The whole time you’re doing it, you’re in these [explative] positions rolling on your head. 

“And the main objective is to put yourself in an uncomfortable situation, but also try to focus. And I think that resonates with me, I guess, as a pitcher, to where there’s a lot of stuff you can work on physically, but the mental game is always hard to work on unless you’re pitching in a game.”

The Dodgers have been privy to the difference in philosophy between baseball in the United States and Japan with their influx of premium talent from Japan. Yamamoto's routine takes things to another level, and Glasnow is impressed with how he goes about his day-to-day.

Yamamoto's daily routine has impressed Glasnow not only for its uniqueness but also for how it addresses key areas of being a pitcher. From strength and mobility to the mental side of things, Yamamoto's routine covers each area.

Glasnow is impressed with Yamamoto's routine and how it addresses the physicality needed to pitch while also covering mobility and the mental side of pitching. Not only is Yamamoto's routine impressive from the eyes of an All-Star, but his on-field production is just as impressive.

Yamamoto isn't just impressive off the mound. He has been one of the best pitchers in baseball to start the year. He has a two-and-one record, with an outstanding 1.23 ERA, which is seventh best in baseball. Yamamoto also has 28 strikeouts, tied for the fifth most in MLB.

The Dodgers needed Yamamoto to lead their rotation, and he answered the call early in the season. Batters are hitting just .171 against Yamamoto, and he's top ten in both ERA and strikeouts.

Glasnow is fascinated by Yamamoto's daily routine. Yamamoto's routine is working, as he's gotten off to a strong start in 2025.