Nomo, whose move from the Kintetsu Buffaloes to the Dodgers in 1995 ushered in generations of Japanese stars making the jump to MLB, pitched seven of his 12 stateside seasons in Los Angeles, and still holds the record for most MLB wins by a Japanese pitcher (123).
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was on the Dodgers with Nomo from 2002-04, and called the right-hander a great teammate.
“I want to see that tornado windup and throw the split. Whatever he wants to do,” Roberts said of the first pitch. “I don’t think he will, but that would be pretty cool.”
Tinashe will sign the U.S. national anthem and Deborah Cox has the Canadian national anthem before Game 4.
The ceremonial first pitch for Game 5 has not yet been announced. Sofia Carson (U.S.) and Rufus Wainwright (Canada) will perform the national anthems on Wednesday.
