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Shota Imanaga

CHC · Starting pitcherBTB Value 4.94BTB Trust 76th

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BTB Value
His pitches' physics graded on what they should produce this season, 5 = 2025 league average, 1 point = 1 SD.
BTB Trust
Percentile among MLB pitchers (SP 50+ IP, RP 20+ IP), starters and relievers in one pool; higher is better. A season read of how far the player can be trusted: it describes the player, not tonight's line or projection.

Bats L · Throws L · Age 33 · 5' 10", 175 lb · Kitakyushu, Japan

BTB Trust ranks Shota Imanaga in the 76th percentile of MLB pitchers for 2026.

2026 season
G
32
IP
174.1
ERA
3.77
WHIP
1.10
K
174
K%
24.6%
BB%
5.2%

Regular season, through Sep 27, 2026.

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