Whew! I was afraid that Imanaga was going to join the Dodgers, making it the Los Angels Dodgers of Tokyo. The Cubs got a decent inning-eating lefty. He will give a solid outing every 5th day. His change up reminds me of Tom Glavine's change up.
As a person who is a massive fan of Japan (and you can tell by my profile picture that I am a huge Japan supporter, not a person who lives in Japan, just to give you a quick explanation:D), it is always nice to see Japanese stars starting their MLB careers! 2024 will be an awesome year for international players!!
I like him, I think hes kind of another Justin Steele really......same velo, same kind of breaking ball, they both have that "magic" high-rpm cut-ride fastball all the analytics dorks love cause batters just dont square it up well. Got the big sweeping breaking ball just like Justin. He just uses the change-up/splitter thing and Justin doesn't. That said, he is a replacement for Marcus Stroman. Does not quite fix the problem that the Cubs need a true power-armed ace to strike out a ton of guys and match up with playoff teams.........but he looks like a good pitcher Im happy to see what Shota can do! I think 14-10 with a 3.42 ERA or something like that would be awesome.
I don’t think there’s a chance he gets an opportunity to get that many wins and losses aka go deep into games. He’s never thrown more than 170 innings. Most years he only threw 155 so it will be interesting
Yea I expect Assad and Jordan Wicks will duke it out for the 5th spot. Taillon gets paid so he will be the 4. Shota slots in as the 3. Low-key I think Shota could be.......ummm....Justin Steele with a change-up.
@@danr154 I was thinking the same, as far as Shota goes. Good comp (mid to high velo, with one plus breaking pitch to compliment a coupla avg ones. Justin has a better slider, Shota has a better change). And, honestly, I would be very happy with that: #3 getting 14-17 wins with an ERA hovering just below 3. Lot of "ifs" to be toooo comfortable. IF The Professor is full back. IF Assad continues to improve steadily (carry his Aug & Sept into a full season). IF Wicks takes the next step and blossoms. IF Taillon pitches more like he did in the second half than the first. But, you are absolutely right: Taillon is signed for the next 2 or 3 seasons, so he will def have a spot.
@@rolmodel12. The problem with Shota is, he always gets tired or hurt during the season. That will be exposed more in MLB`s unforgiving busier and longer schedule.
Ok..from now on if I ever hear the Yankees bought their team after what LA did then the person who says it needs to give up baseball and watch something else instead.
the rules aren't exactly clear, whether it's a bat swing or not. it's not about 'break'; you can't see 'break'. you can see if the barrel is ahead of the dominant elbow. or body. that works in a technical sense. the umpire at third/first has to make a snap judgement. so, his view, isn't so good.
Been a follower of NPB since 2007 and I still don't get the hype with this guy. For all the times I've seen him pitch for DeNA, he's been mid at best. But he did cash in his WBC performance though so good for him!
It's his high rpm fastball. He is very deceptive as well. Just his high rpm fastball thrown above the strike zone with combination of his split change is very good. Now that he is gone from DeNA I think Azuma will finally be the ace! He's already pitchef after TJ surgery for 1 season so he should be getting used to his new elbow now.I expect a breakout season from him.
Who knew he'd be the best pitcher in the league. Good move by the Cubs.
Cubs definitely made a great decision on getting him.
1:47 このハーフスイングのアピール、紳士的で良いな
Go! Cubs! Go!
Take care of him, from Yokohama.
are we gaining cubs fans in japan 😊
@@m.j.vazquez4720
most became Dodger😂
Imanaga-san, so cool ‼ Go Cubs Go🔥
My favorite pitcher. Let's not get sick and throw for a long time
He is called the throwing philosopher in Japan！
メジャーで絶対活躍してくれ！！まじで応援しとる！
He will fit right in! 😊 a philosopher and a professor, I like it
違うよ。
Pitching philosopherだろ
Sheeeesh can’t wait to see that in action
Whew! I was afraid that Imanaga was going to join the Dodgers, making it the Los Angels Dodgers of Tokyo. The Cubs got a decent inning-eating lefty. He will give a solid outing every 5th day. His change up reminds me of Tom Glavine's change up.
SHOTA IMANAGA🇯🇵🗾
頑張れ今永‼︎ 応援してます。
今永おめでとう
がんばれーーー
95 mph is really above avg. Cubs did a good adquisition
Buen pitcheo, buena defensa y bateo oportuno son sinónimos de éxito en el Baseball Game ⚾
Wow. So many Japanese players moving to MLB this year. The impact of WBC 2023 must be very big even in the US
not really
そんな
上の2人の日本人は"謙遜"の意味を履き違えてない？
@@TorahoGnu うざｗ
@@TorahoGnu
この2匹は日本人じゃないよ
Shota "Throwing Philosopher" IMANAGA
最近インフレしてるよなー
いい方向に向かってる事を祈るよ
It’s about time the cubs made a move.
Bellinger/Hoskins will be next!
why？
As a person who is a massive fan of Japan (and you can tell by my profile picture that I am a huge Japan supporter, not a person who lives in Japan, just to give you a quick explanation:D), it is always nice to see Japanese stars starting their MLB careers! 2024 will be an awesome year for international players!!
left handed max pitching 96 mile wow
CY Young
Hey! Chicago!!
Next season will be a great season for Japanese MLB fans to root for Ohtani and other Japanese players.🇯🇵👏
今シーズンに限らない。去年も一昨年も日本人選手で楽しみだった。なんなら1995年からずっとそうだぞ
You can tell by the comments from the Japanese that we have a ace in Chicago
damn right we do
I like him, I think hes kind of another Justin Steele really......same velo, same kind of breaking ball, they both have that "magic" high-rpm cut-ride fastball all the analytics dorks love cause batters just dont square it up well. Got the big sweeping breaking ball just like Justin. He just uses the change-up/splitter thing and Justin doesn't.
That said, he is a replacement for Marcus Stroman. Does not quite fix the problem that the Cubs need a true power-armed ace to strike out a ton of guys and match up with playoff teams.........but he looks like a good pitcher Im happy to see what Shota can do! I think 14-10 with a 3.42 ERA or something like that would be awesome.
I don’t think there’s a chance he gets an opportunity to get that many wins and losses aka go deep into games. He’s never thrown more than 170 innings. Most years he only threw 155 so it will be interesting
@@jackhat8070Marathon not a sprint
still early in the season but it seems like hes exceeding these expectations so far
満足しましたか？
@@jackhat8070
どうでしたか？
This is the winter of the Japanese pitcher
In terms of type, he is similar to Kazuhisa Ishii, who was in the Dodgers, and he recorded 14 wins in the first year of the majors.
平均球速10キロぐらい違うんじゃない？ノーコン豪腕奪三振型投手の石井と制球型の今永を同タイプは無理あるよ
ムーキーベッツ抑えてたのが凄い
Imanaga will do well
たのむぞ俺たちのエース！！！
アメリカでも三振とりまくれ！！！
草野球レベル
@@user-qo4gf8ok1p自己紹介すんなオッサン
@@user-qo4gf8ok1p自己紹介かな？
多分無理ｗｗ
IMANAGA SHOTA
SHOW TIME
SHOTAイム
If Hendricks comes back fully healthy, Shota would give us a solid group of starters 1-4.
1) Steele
2) Hendricks
3) Shota
4) Assad
5) TBD
jameson taillon prob the 5th
@jupiterzz5070 and he would be a good 5. Just not consistent enough to be a #3 or higher.
Yea I expect Assad and Jordan Wicks will duke it out for the 5th spot. Taillon gets paid so he will be the 4. Shota slots in as the 3.
Low-key I think Shota could be.......ummm....Justin Steele with a change-up.
@@danr154 I was thinking the same, as far as Shota goes. Good comp (mid to high velo, with one plus breaking pitch to compliment a coupla avg ones. Justin has a better slider, Shota has a better change). And, honestly, I would be very happy with that: #3 getting 14-17 wins with an ERA hovering just below 3.
Lot of "ifs" to be toooo comfortable. IF The Professor is full back. IF Assad continues to improve steadily (carry his Aug & Sept into a full season). IF Wicks takes the next step and blossoms. IF Taillon pitches more like he did in the second half than the first.
But, you are absolutely right: Taillon is signed for the next 2 or 3 seasons, so he will def have a spot.
@@rolmodel12. The problem with Shota is, he always gets tired or hurt during the season. That will be exposed more in MLB`s unforgiving busier and longer schedule.
Whos here after he sang go cubs go in Vegas?
We shall see... Regardless, welcome to the Cubs. Let's go!
So how's it lookin so far?
3:06「入ってる！」
Cubs Rotation
1.Steele
2.Hendricks
3.Wicks
4.Imanaga
5.Assad
As a Cardinals fan i say bring it on the division is ours this year
😂 what???
@@Perseus7X it's happen you will see
@@ashleyp3662it isn’t happening.😅
Drop the Pipe son it’s Cubbies time Another year in last place Cards
@@enriquealvarez2303 the cards will win the division and I'll come back to this comment and let u know
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO
His Baseball Nickname Is Shotgun
1:16 when parents see the report card 😂
多くのアメリカ人がNPBに注目してくれると良いなぁ
fly the w
プロスピで3番目ぐらいに欲しい投手
ゲーム脳はずかし
今永、アメリカでも頑張ってくれ〜
人種差別に負けないで、侍投手、日本の投手として、日本人の価値を上げてほしい。
Ok..from now on if I ever hear the Yankees bought their team after what LA did then the person who says it needs to give up baseball and watch something else instead.
the rules aren't exactly clear, whether it's a bat swing or not. it's not about 'break'; you can't see 'break'. you can see if the barrel is ahead of the dominant elbow. or body. that works in a technical sense. the umpire at third/first has to make a snap judgement. so, his view, isn't so good.
強いなぁ
左のエース
Do u guys think Cody will sign with Cubs again?
I hope it would be true
Nope, I think he’s heading to Boston
W
RAHH🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵
God Bless the safety of his family in that bullet ridden city.
Uneducated
Welcome to Chiraq! kekeke
You talking about Chicago??? That’s my hometown! No different than any other big city. Jealous?😂
@@maryanderson311 tell em mary
Statistically less likely to get shot in any given red-state city. Cope!
カブスは最高の選手を獲得した！
cubs pay moey for Dena
TANAKA THAI KICK
Been a follower of NPB since 2007 and I still don't get the hype with this guy. For all the times I've seen him pitch for DeNA, he's been mid at best. But he did cash in his WBC performance though so good for him!
It's his high rpm fastball. He is very deceptive as well. Just his high rpm fastball thrown above the strike zone with combination of his split change is very good. Now that he is gone from DeNA I think Azuma will finally be the ace! He's already pitchef after TJ surgery for 1 season so he should be getting used to his new elbow now.I expect a breakout season from him.
Tarea 17
まーた日本人は "It's SHŌTAime!" とか言わせようとする。
mlb pay moey for npb
edman
Tarea 18
The MLB channel pretending to give a sh*t about the cubs
What’s was the deal
The deal won’t be finalized until after his physical on thursday
@@mason_yt444 ok thanks
I didnt figure there were any left handed Japanese baseball pitchers
ドジャースに石井一久 レッドソックスに岡島秀樹が活躍したこと知らないのか？
@@justinjordan7711
他球団ファンの記憶に残るような活躍と言えるほどではない
これ井川への皮肉では...？
What a disappointment…
He should go to the Dodgers!!
今永昇太イム
He pitches like nasty Nestor. He's going to get lit up for sure.
貴方は天才
what are your thoughts on how hes been doing so far? still early in the season tho
@@Someone-hi1nt
He’s proved me wrong that’s for sure!
Is "land" close to "contract"？
とりあえず菊池より活躍するのは間違いないな
流石に菊池舐めすぎやでそれは
Kikuchi did improve this season by a nice amount. The Blue Jays fans like him now.
今季の菊池見てないの？にわかやん
菊池はアメリカ行ってからのびたからなぁ
이럿 핏챠가 연봉 1500만불이라니
Primero 😂
He is not super star in Japan.
NEXT KEI IGAWA
阪神やオリックスならローテ外なのにな、
試合見てないのモロバレだぞっ😅
overrated
That's not true.
is he?