The Chicago Cubs ace has loved his time in the city of Chicago after moving from Japan.
signed Shota Imanaga this past offseason, the hope was for him to be an above-average starter. There was certainly hype around the left-hander, but he wasn't as highly touted as Yoshinobu Yamamoto and other international prospects.
It's safe to say that Imanaga has been one of, if not, the best signing of the offseason so far. The Japan native has been unhittable,In 53 2/3 innings pitched, Chicago's ace has allowed just nine earned runs, good for an ERA of 0.84. He's also struck out 58 and has walked just nine, owning a WHIP of 0.91.
Coming from Japan to the United States brings multiple challenges. From a baseball perspective and being a human being first and foremost, it's a learning curve for anyone., the 30-year-old has had nothing but a great time in his new home.
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