The road for Shota Imanaga from Japan to the major leagues included at least one sharp observation that has served him well in his transition to life with the Chicago Cubs.
"Watching foreign players in Japan and how they try to figure out how to get support from the fans, essentially I’m just doing the opposite of that, coming over here," Imanaga said through a translator. "It was something I thought about."From his entertaining pitching style to his trips to Dunkin’ Donuts — "Either I order a small iced latte or a medium," he said — Imanaga has moved with a purpose in his acclimation to the big leagues.
He warms up to The Fratellis’ "Chelsea Dagger," the goal-scoring song for the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks. He has openly mused about switching his alarm to the sound of cheering fans at Wrigley to help him get started in the morning."What impresses me the most is how fun he’s having here," San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish said through a translator. "Not just pitching ... but how he’s adjusting to life in the U.S.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Shota Imanaga Off to Historic Start in First Five Appearances With CubsThe left-handed pitcher is cruising through opposing lineups at a historic pace.
Read more »
NL Rookie of the Year odds, predictions: Cubs' Shota Imanaga at the top after historic startShota Imanaga is crashing the MLB awards party.
Read more »
Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga Continues to Cement Himself in Baseball History with Fantastic StartThe Chicago Cubs lost to the Atlanta Braves on Monday night, 2-0, but it was no fault of rookie Shota Imanaga, who threw five scoreless innings and continues to join the ranks of baseball history in his first season.
Read more »
Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga Enters Game vs. Boston Red Sox on Historic Hot StreakShota Imanaga has been lights out for the Chicago Cubs this season, as the Japanese lefty has achieved something MLB hasn't seen from a rookie since 1945.
Read more »
Shōta Imanaga raises record to 4-0 as Cubs beat Red SoxShōta Imanaga raises record to 4-0 as Cubs beat Red Sox
Read more »
Rookie Pitcher Shota Imanaga Makes MLB History, Lifts Chicago Cubs Over Boston Red SoxShota Imanaga tossed yet another gem in the Chicago Cubs' win over the Boston Red Sox, giving him one of the best ERAs through five starts in MLB history.
Read more »