The Los Angeles Dodgers' Kenta Maeda reflected on his rookie season in the major leagues Monday, saying that winning 16 games has boosted his self-confidence.

In a news conference at Dodger Stadium, Maeda was joined by manager Dave Roberts, who gave his right-hander the thumbs up on the season he had. Roberts said Maeda adjusted well to American baseball, while the 28-year-old gave himself a passing grade on his first year in the major league.

Maeda went 16-11 with a 3.48 ERA in 32 starts in the regular season, and was 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA in three postseason games. His 16 wins tied Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers for most victories by a first-year Japanese pitcher in the majors.