Photo: ぽこ太郎 / CC0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
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.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shōta Imanaga
- Name (Japanese)
- 今永昇太
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- September 1, 1993 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
- Origin
- Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 177 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Komazawa University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/shotaimanaga/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%BB%8A%E6%B0%B8%E6%98%87%E5%A4%AA
Frequently asked questions
When was Shōta Imanaga born?
Born September 1, 1993 (age 32).
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.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.