Trailblazing pitcher Hideo Nomo was honored by the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pregame ceremony Saturday.

The right-hander, who turned his back on Nippon Professional Baseball the way he turned his back on batters in his unique windup, joined the Dodgers in 1995 and went 123-109 in the big leagues, throwing two no-hitters.

Nomo's success in North America initiated a wave of player movement from Japan to the majors.