An attempted break-in was reported early Wednesday morning at the Hollywood Hills home of Dodgers pitching phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto, according to law enforcement sources.
Three people jumped over the back fence at about 5:30 a.m. and broke a rear glass door, but never entered the residence, authorities said. Nothing was taken from the property.
Staff members were home at the time and turned on the lights, which is apparently when the intruders fled. Someone at the home called a private security member, who then called police.
No arrests were reported, but law enforcement sources said three people were seen on security camera video.
The Dodgers are wrapping up a series Wednesday against the Reds in Cincinnati.
The 26-year-old from Japan is 9-7 with a 2.63 ERA this season. He pitched seven innings Monday, giving up just four hits and striking out nine in the Dodgers’ 5-2 win.
The attempted burglary is the latest crime targeting the homes of professional athletes in Los Angeles and across the country. Dodgers, Rams and LAFC players have all been recent targets.
Break-ins were reported at the homes of Dodgers infielders Max Muncy and Freddie Freeman in 2023. A burglary was reported at the Los Angeles home of LAFC striker Olivier Giroud in February.
In December, the FBI issued a warning to pro sports leagues about athletes displaying valuables on social media. The best-practices memo, part of standard practice of communicating with businesses and companies about relevant crime trends, urged athletes to limit images of valuables on social media.