The Dodgers faced a unique challenge with Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s interpreter, Yoshihiro “Hiro” Sonoda, who lacked baseball experience, necessitating a crash course in the sport to bridge the communication gap. This effort, supported by Will Ireton’s expertise and the team’s infrastructure, has proven successful, as evidenced by the impressive performances of Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani, and rookie Roki Sasaki in the postseason.
