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Born on September 1, 1993, Shōta Imanaga is from Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Shōta Imanaga is credited as a baseball player. The age as of 2026 is 33. Schooling on record includes Komazawa University. The listed height is 177 cm.
My Take
I find Shōta Imanaga genuinely compelling. From Kitakyūshū and Komazawa University to the Yokohama DeNA BayStars and now the Chicago Cubs, he embodies the modern Japanese pitcher who thrives abroad on guile rather than raw size. At 177 cm he is hardly imposing among major-league arms, which makes his success a testament to command, deception, and nerve. The nickname "The Throwing Philosopher" feels earned, hinting at a thinker who outsmarts hitters. I'm rooting for him, and I take pride in watching a Japanese left-hander hold his own against the best in the world.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shōta Imanaga
- Name (Japanese)
- 今永昇太
- Reading
- いまなが しょうた
- Born
- September 1, 1993 (age 33)
- Origin
- Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 177 cm
- Occupation
- baseball player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
2. Background
- University
- Komazawa University
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/shotaimanaga/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shota%20Imanaga
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%BB%8A%E6%B0%B8%E6%98%87%E5%A4%AA
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22117936
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Shōta Imanaga born?
Shōta Imanaga was born on September 1, 1993 and is 33 years old.
Where is Shōta Imanaga from?
Shōta Imanaga is from Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Shōta Imanaga do?
Shōta Imanaga works as baseball player.
How tall is Shōta Imanaga?
Shōta Imanaga is 177 cm tall.
Where did Shōta Imanaga study?
Shōta Imanaga attended Komazawa University.
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