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    Shota Imanaga

    ShotaImanaga

    Chicago Cubs
    • Chicago Cubs
    • #18
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.78 m, 79 kg
    • Birthdate
      1/9/1993 (32)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Kitakyushu, Japan
    • Status
      Active

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      1-1
      Tied-65th
    • ERA
      2.45
      Tied-31st
    • K
      31
      Tied-6th
    • WHIP
      0.77
      6th
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              2026 NL Cent Standings

              TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
              Cincinnati138.619-W2
              Pittsburgh128.6000.5W1
              St. Louis118.5791W3
              Milwaukee118.5791W3
              Chicago Cubs119.5501.5W4
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