Dodgers Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto Targeted in Hollywood Hills Home Burglary Attempt

Attempted Burglary at Yamamoto's Home

• 🎯 Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a Dodgers pitcher, was the target of an attempted home burglary at his Hollywood Hills residence.
• 💡 The incident occurred around 5:30 AM while Yamamoto was away on a road trip with the team.
• 🚨 A person inside the home reportedly turned on a light, which spooked the would-be thieves, causing them to flee.
• 🔨 Suspects are seen on surveillance video jumping a fence and smashing a window before escaping.

Growing Trend of Athlete Break-Ins

• 📈 This incident is part of a larger trend where professional athletes are being targeted by burglars while they are away for games.
• 🏠 Teammate Blake Snell also had his home reportedly broken into while he was in Los Angeles for Opening Day.
• ⚠️ The FBI has issued a warning to professional athletes, urging them to take extra precautions regarding home security.

Notable Athletes Targeted

• 🏈 Past victims include NFL players like Richard Sherman, Patrick Mahomes, and Travis Kelce.
• ⚾ Other baseball players targeted in recent years include Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Yasiel Puig, and Blake Snell.
• 💰 Yamamoto's property is described as a multi-million dollar home, listed under his ownership.