A four-time home run king having played for Hiroshima Carp throughout his career, Yamamoto contributed to the team winning five league championships including its first-ever in 1975, and three titles of Japan Series in 1979, 1980 and 1984.
A four-time home run champion who played for Hiroshima Carp throughout his career, Yamamoto contributed to the team winning five league championships, including its first ever in 1975, and three Japan Series titles in 1979, 1980, and 1984.