Shota Imanaga

This is the Tokyo card for Shota Imanaga, featured in MLB The Show 25. He's a 85 Overall Diamond card primarily playing SP.

Released 1 month ago, Shota Imanaga is a free option from the Tokyo Series Program. He holds the #68 rank among 477 starting pitchers.

Shota Imanaga is a 31-year-old player from Japan, standing 5'10" tall and weighing 175 lbs. He currently plays for the Cubs, batting Left-handed and throwing Left-handed.

On the mound, Shota Imanaga's per-nine metrics show competent effectiveness against hits with 80 H/9, modest strikeout ability with 63 K/9, and good command with 94 BB/9. When pitching with runners in scoring position, his effectiveness is noteworthy, supported by a Pitching Clutch rating of 91. Overall, his pitch control is excellent, with a Control rating of 88; his velocity is competent, with a Velocity rating of 60; and his break is top-tier, with a Break rating of 99. His stamina is above average (92 Stamina).

It's a 5-pitch mix, primarily featuring a 4-Seam Fastball and a Splitter.

Defensively, Shota Imanaga offers solid ability, characterized by 59 Fielding, 66 Arm Strength, and 67 Reaction.

Quirks for Shota Imanaga: Pick Off Artist.

Other available versions for Shota Imanaga include: Live (81 Gold).