At 5-foot-7 and ¾ inches, and 148 pounds, Yamamoto is not physically imposing. But his skill set and hockey intelligence, along with his grit, allow him to compete at a high level. He models his game after a number of smaller players in the NHL today.
"I think there are a lot of role models in the League now, Johnny Gaudreau, Tyler Johnson, Mats Zuccarello and those types of guys who have paved the pathway for a smaller guy like me," said Yamamoto. "They've done a phenomenal job being those elite players still and it's unbelievable to see them have that success. I really thank them for paving the pathway for a smaller player like me."