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.
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Shota Imanaga. Born: 9/01/1993 in Kitakyushu, Japan. Debut: 4/01/2024. View More Bio Info +. Status: Active. Next Game: Splits. Games by Position: SP (29) News. 11/02/2024 at 4:31 PM. Shota Imanaga's best highlights of 2024. 10/07/2024 at 12:15 PM. How Shota's unique personality won over fans, teammates instantly. 9/29/2024 at 8:48 PM.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
Imanaga stellar as Cubs hang on to edge Mets - CBS Chicago - CBS News
May 2, 2024 · NEW YORK (AP) — Shota Imanaga continued the historic start to his big league career on Wednesday night, throwing seven innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 win over the New York Mets.
Imanaga, 2 relievers combine for no-hitter, lead Cubs over Pirates …
Sep 5, 2024 · Shota Imanaga and two Cubs relievers combined on a no-hitter, leading Chicago over the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-0 on Wednesday night.