Shota Imanaga

Shota Imanaga: live stats, Statcast data and splits for the Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher.

Shota Imanaga's 2026 season

In 2026, his third season in the majors, Shota Imanaga made 32 starts for the Chicago Cubs. The left-hander threw 174⅓ innings with a 3.77 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP, striking out 174 (24.6 percent of batters) and walking 37 (5.2 percent). He went 11-10 and was worth 1.8 fWAR.

Those were career bests in innings (174⅓) and starts (32). Through 86 career starts, he has 35 wins and 465 strikeouts and a 3.45 ERA in 492⅓ innings.

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