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Where this card ranks

  • 417th best of 759 starting pitchers

Starting pitchers are ranked against starters, relievers against relievers, the way the team builder picks a staff.

Price history

Holding steady, with no big price moves lately.

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Ratings

Stamina
84
K/9
52
H/9
76
BB/9
89
Velocity
56
Control
74
Break
96

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Pitching

Stamina
84
Pitching clutch
79
H/9
76
K/9
52
BB/9
89
HR/9
39
Velocity
56
Control
74
Break
96

Pitches

4-Seam Fastball
91 mph
Splitter
83 mph
Sweeper
80 mph
12-6 Curve
72 mph
Sinker
88 mph

Player

Team
Cubs
Position
SP
Bats
L
Throws
L
Age
31
Height
5'10"
Weight
175 lbs
Born
Japan
Number
18

Fielding & running

Fielding
59
Arm strength
66
Arm accuracy
64
Blocking
0
Speed
36
Baserunning
7
Reaction
67

Real-world tendencies

Arm slot
Three-quarter 38°

A common release point among MLB pitchers (2026 Statcast)

SubmarineSidearmLow three-quarterThree-quarterHigh three-quarterOver the top

Faint lines: all 267 pitchers in this edition who throw with the same hand.

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Questions

How do you get Shota Imanaga?
Buy it on the Community Market, where it costs about 472 stubs right now. It comes from: Daily Login Reward and The Show Pack.
How much is Shota Imanaga worth?
It costs about 472 stubs to buy right now.
What quirks does Shota Imanaga have?
Pick Off Artist.

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