Hey Chicago!! I’m big fan of Yokohama Baystars, Japan. Thank you for all the Cabs fans who welcomed him so warmly. My most favorite pitcher Imanaga finally walk in the new chapter at Cabs, so excited! Now it’s my biggest dream to see his pitching in Chicago ⚾️⚾️⚾️
Love this guy already. Cubs building a team of character individuals. Reminds me a bit of Dansby’s introductory presser. Excited to see what this guy can do. I think his presence will help Seiya’s comfort level and vice versa. Always easier when you don’t feel like you’re alone in your orientation to your environment. Well done, Jed. Keep going! And, Go Cubs Go!!!
I also decided the cubs trip 😊 I'm going to help you with the Bay stars unity! Obstinate Shota Imanaga! ベイスターズのチーム、そしてファンの事もしっかりと言ってくれて嬉しい😊 ベイスターズファンにいいニュースを届けたいという気持ちを胸にシーズン開幕へ頑張れ✨
From YOKOHAMA DeNA fun. i'm grad to watch this video. Imanaga is one of the most polite player in the NPB. Please enjoy his pitching and behavior on the fields！ I hope you American understand his unique character😊 GO CUBS GO！！！
Welcome to Chicago Shota! Wishing you very best with the Chicago Cubs. Thanks Jed! One more small ask Jed……Roki Sasaki the next Japanese import for the Cub? GO CUBS!!!
BayStars fans love Shota's humanity. You no longer need to explain why. Because Cubs fans already know that. Shota and Shohei Otani's "sho" has different meanings in kanji. Shohei's ``sho'' means ``takeoff,'' and Shota's ``sho'' means ``rising.'' A new showtime begins in Chicago.
Now let's seal up Bellinger and add some more. Go Cubs! Well played Shota. Would've been a better introduction if Jed would not have called you Shingo.
It's interesting that Shota calls Seiya "suzuki sensei" as it's a sign of respect for your elders or superiors in Japan. Even though Imanaga is abouta year or so older. I think it's because he views Seiya as more experienced being an American MLB player and views him as someone to learn from.
Busch doesn't project as a 3B really but neither does Morel. I had hoped to see Bellinger there but I'm starting to think Cubs have moved on from Belli. 😢💯🤷🏻 Busch/Mervis could end up an insane split tho.
Hope they don,t trade Chris Morel. Feel pretty good about Cubs these days and thank goodness we didn't sign all those much loved x-Cubs from 2016. Hiess there's a trason most of us are not GM,s. Like this signong & interview. John. F.
Lived in Japan for a few years, saw Imanaga play at the DENA Baystars ballpark in person! Glad to say he’s coming to my home team now!
I am not a Cubs fan but I'm a fan of this man as of today!!❤
Hey Chicago, thank you for hosting our precious Shota !
by Yokohama BayStars fan.😄
Thanks to the Cubs for releasing this Video.
To all Cubs fans, IMANAGA is a great pitcher and personality, Please support him!
今永今までありがとう！これからも応援してます！
He is also very unique in Japan. He is also said to be a philosopher. Please check out his famous quotes on Wikipedia etc.
Hey Chicago!! I’m big fan of Yokohama Baystars, Japan. Thank you for all the Cabs fans who welcomed him so warmly. My most favorite pitcher Imanaga finally walk in the new chapter at Cabs, so excited! Now it’s my biggest dream to see his pitching in Chicago ⚾️⚾️⚾️
Big Cubs fan here! Chicago would love to have you come out and see him! We love Seiya and we’re already in love with Shota!
Chicago is a fun city especially near Wrigleyville. You'll enjoy it.
今永頑張れ😭🫶🩵！！！日本から応援してます！！
Has a sense of humor. He is humble and has a desire to improve❤
Great opening line, I like him already. Fly the dub!
🎊今永投手の闘志あふれるピッチングが大好きです。❤
日本人の誇り！👍くれぐれも怪我に気を付けて頑張って下さい🏟⚾🇺🇸🎉🇯🇵
I like him and his attitude and love how he came out speaking some English. Good stuff!
今永節全開で安心しました！
カブスファンの心をガッチリ掴んでください！
Love this guy already. Cubs building a team of character individuals. Reminds me a bit of Dansby’s introductory presser. Excited to see what this guy can do. I think his presence will help Seiya’s comfort level and vice versa. Always easier when you don’t feel like you’re alone in your orientation to your environment. Well done, Jed. Keep going! And, Go Cubs Go!!!
Hey Chicago!? Please look after our Shota. Go Cubs go!
I also decided the cubs trip 😊
I'm going to help you with the Bay stars unity!
Obstinate Shota Imanaga!
ベイスターズのチーム、そしてファンの事もしっかりと言ってくれて嬉しい😊
ベイスターズファンにいいニュースを届けたいという気持ちを胸にシーズン開幕へ頑張れ✨
From YOKOHAMA DeNA fun.
i'm grad to watch this video.
Imanaga is one of the most polite player in the NPB.
Please enjoy his pitching and behavior on the fields！
I hope you American understand his unique character😊
GO CUBS GO！！！
今永良かったな。頑張れ！
Welcome to the USA. I’ll be in Chicago this year to cheer you on. 頑張れ今永!
彼は「投げる哲学者」と呼ばれてますがコメディアンの素質も持ち合わせています
left-handed pitcher specialist
He is the best baseball player with courtesy and humor.
This is my type of guy!!! Love it, all the way Cubs!!!
Really impressed that he started by speaking English.
The Cubs now have " The Professor" and "The Philosopher" Go Cubs Go !
"The Professor" is really in that "I have Tenure" phase though
They got a guy named Wisdom as well 😂
Welcome to Chicago Shota! Wishing you very best with the Chicago Cubs. Thanks Jed! One more small ask Jed……Roki Sasaki the next Japanese import for the Cub? GO CUBS!!!
We are expecting your high performance. I ‘m cheering Imanaga from Yokohama!
今永さん、あなたの活躍を横浜より期待してます。
最後に壇上の３名全員の椅子をきちんと戻す今永先生、誇らしく思います。私も見習わなければ。
BayStars fans love Shota's humanity. You no longer need to explain why. Because Cubs fans already know that. Shota and Shohei Otani's "sho" has different meanings in kanji. Shohei's ``sho'' means ``takeoff,'' and Shota's ``sho'' means ``rising.'' A new showtime begins in Chicago.
He’s seems like a awesome guy
日本から応援しています
Great sign, and let's keep it going boys.
Everyone in Chicago please support Shota imanaga🫶‼️
DeNA時代からずっと応援してたからカブスでも頑張って欲しい!
Excellant. Im not even a cubs fan but that was fantastic intro
今永好きだわ〜！
Warm welcome to Cubs! See you soon!
THIS. WAS. AWESOME. Man. I'm really pullin' for this kid. This Dodger fan says Go Cubs Go!
Think I love him already 😂
he will do great
the professor, wisdom, and the philosopher
我が子が巣立っていくような感覚、、がんばれー！
Go! Cubs! Go!
Take care of him, from Yokohama.
His pitching style seems like very delicate but baystars funs all know his funny personality.
Welcome to Chicago, Shōta!
今永選手ずっと応援してます！
今永昇太先生はカブスの誇り高きプレーヤーです!
The throwing Philosopher！
NOWandFOREVER LOVE！
Go Cubs Go!
Thanks, Cubs President Jeff Hoyer.
All hail to the great Jeff Hoyer. Best GM in baseball.
Now let's seal up Bellinger and add some more. Go Cubs! Well played Shota. Would've been a better introduction if Jed would not have called you Shingo.
I was thinking the same thing. Jed 🤦🏻♂️
Singo is interpreter
It's interesting that Shota calls Seiya "suzuki sensei" as it's a sign of respect for your elders or superiors in Japan. Even though Imanaga is abouta year or so older. I think it's because he views Seiya as more experienced being an American MLB player and views him as someone to learn from.
He is saying "Suzuki senshu" not "sensei"
"Senshu"means "player" and we Japanese use senshu after the name a lot.
@@森虎-f7r ah very cool, thanks for the clarification. I guess my listening is not great.
Jeff Hoyer, who also recently brought in new Cubs Manager Craig Crandall
I hope Cubs beat dodgers in post season!! I cheer Imanaga from Japan.🐻
Awesome!!
He'll Be Great For The Chicago Cubs-He'll Make A Fine Cubs Pitcher
Yep, Love this guy😂
53 million that's a steal for the cubs. Hopefully he can quickly transition to the mlb.
Two words in and im sold!
His hair is made of Anime Legends 😅💯😳
welcome to the Chicago shota
5+ pitches. Be ready this kid is gonna be really good imo. Very hard to hit.
imanaga is 30
@@norths9😂😂
Mr Cheapskates {Hoyer} has struck again. Another team friendly contract. Also says goodbye to Bellinger.
@@norths9 This Man 😅😅😅
lookin good in the pinstripes!
今永、頑張れ❤
GO! IMANAGA!🎉
Jed mistakenly called him Shingo Imanaga😂 He is Shota !
Yeah that was unfortunate
😂😭🤦🏻♂️
Big yikes on that one for sure. Mixed the translators and the players name together lol.
hes getting those r's down pretty good
They are hard to pronounce
@@copomo squirrel is a hard one lol
It’s Sho Time
打者有利の球場出身です😊その球団で長い間、先発トップでした。国際球でもデータがいいです
Now reach out to his teammate Trevor B! Talk about a legit solid group of starters!
Go Cubs!!!😊😊😊❤❤❤
I’m so ready for Chicago Cubs Baseball.
Busch doesn't project as a 3B really but neither does Morel. I had hoped to see Bellinger there but I'm starting to think Cubs have moved on from Belli. 😢💯🤷🏻 Busch/Mervis could end up an insane split tho.
今永頑張れ！！
Good Job, Jed Hoyer!
SHOTA IMANAGA🇯🇵🗾
thank goodness for translators
Hall of famer
Shota Shotgun Imanaga
今永やっぱ面白い
Hey didn't Trevor Bauer play for the Baystars 🤔
Yes, they were teammates last year.
Yes they played on the same team this past season.
頑張れ今永！そのうちシカゴに行くから頑張れよ
Yahhhhhh wow come on cubs 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Cubs legend. Shingo Imanaga.
Friggin’ Jed… Shingo. 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Shingo is his translator, I think he said shingo and imanaga since they are together as he’s the translator, but he might’ve messed up
今永！🇯🇵
IMANAGA SHOW TIME 🕺🫧
Yes🎉
Well, I’m a fan.
Did Jed call him "Shingo"?
Unfortunately, he did. 😂😭🤦🏻♂️
Bring back Belli
I Feel Like It’s 1984 All Over Again
Ugh, c'mon Jed. "Shingo Imanaga"...dude don't mix up his name with the translator when you intro him 🤦♂️
Jeff Hoyer
彼は素晴らしいコマンドを持っています。チェンジアップも素晴らしいです！
バウアーに色々質問もしていました！
彼なら大丈夫👌
Jed called him Shingo… yikes.
GO CUBS NATION
*[ W ]*
The jury is out till the All star break.
ファニーマン、楽しみです😊 頑張れ！
Bring back Cody Bellinger. His a stud.
Go Cubs 😊 spend some More money 💰
Hope they don,t trade Chris Morel. Feel pretty good about Cubs these days and thank goodness we didn't sign all those much loved x-Cubs from 2016. Hiess there's a trason most of us are not GM,s. Like this signong & interview. John. F.
Maybe the Cubs will consider signing his Baystars teammate, Trevor Bauer.
way to be Jed now let’s get him some help
3:54
🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Oh nooooo. Fail