Shōta Imanaga, Cubs agree to four-year deal - MLB.com
Jan 11, 2024 · On Thursday, the Cubs officially announced the signing of Imanaga to a multi-year contract agreement. The sides were able to finalize the deal with the left-hander before his 45-day posting window to make the jump to the Majors from the Yokohama DeNA BayStars closed. Get to know Shōta Imanaga.
Jameson Taillon Adds a Layer to Just How Impressive Shōta Imanaga…
Oct 23, 2024 · Jameson Taillon Adds a Layer to Just How Impressive Shōta Imanaga’s Season Was. When you have a debut season like Shōta Imanaga did, folks will have very nice things to say. We’ve heard plenty of praise for Imanaga from his manager, and frequently after games from his catcher or defense.
Shota Imanaga's 92 mph fastball is MLB's most valuable pitch - MLB.com
May 6, 2024 · Imanaga leads latest Rookie of the Year poll. The average MLB four-seam fastball velocity in 2024 is 94 mph. Imanaga's is only 92.1 mph. He's in the bottom quarter of the league in fastball velocity. And yet, that fastball has been worth as much to the Cubs this season as any pitch thrown by any pitcher in the Majors.
Shota Imanaga strikes out 13 in Minor League outing for Cubs - MLB.com
Mar 20, 2024 · MESA, Ariz. -- The group of Giants Minor Leaguers in the visitors’ dugout at Field 6 erupted in cheers as the ball jumped off the bat of Bryce Eldridge on Wednesday afternoon. Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga called for a new baseball …
Shota Imanaga’s dazzling, historic start changes the perception of …
May 18, 2024 · Imanaga entertained the crowd of 39,857 on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field, spinning seven scoreless innings to put his team in position for a 1-0 walk-off win over the Pittsburgh...
How Shota Imanaga's comfort with Cubs has made him a …
Jun 16, 2024 · During a critical at-bat against Cardinals left fielder Brendan Donovan with runners on first and second and two outs in the seventh inning Saturday, Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga was thinking ahead.
Shōta Imanaga is looking forward to transition to the major …
Jan 13, 2024 · Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga was introduced by the Chicago Cubs Friday, a day after finalizing a $53 million, four-year contract. (Jan. 12) (AP Video: Teresa Crawford) New Chicago Cubs pitcher Shōta Imanaga takes part in a news conference Friday, Jan. 12, …
Shota Imanaga continues impressive MLB start ... - Associated Press News
Apr 27, 2024 · Shota Imanaga continued the impressive start to his major league career by pitching one-run ball into the seventh inning, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Shota Imanaga's historic start has Chicago Cubs teammates in awe
May 25, 2024 · LOUIS — Chicago Cubs pitchers Ben Brown and Hayden Wesneski were excited Friday night to have a chance to sit back at Busch Stadium and watch rookie teammate Shota Imanaga do his thing.
Imanaga is expected to be a mid-rotation starter in MLB - CBS …
Jan 11, 2024 · The Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement with Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga, CBS Sports HQ's Jim Bowden has confirmed. According to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, the contract will guarantee Imanaga...