Shota Imanaga stats and game log
Shota Imanaga is the Chicago Cubs starting pitcher (No. 18). In the 2026 regular season through September 27, 2026, Shota Imanaga has played 32 games: 174.1 innings, 174 strikeouts and a 3.77 ERA.
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Research summary
- Recent form: 5.2 strikeouts per game over the last 5 games, against 5.4 over the season (32 games).
- Role: 4.2 innings per game over the last 5 games, against 5.1 over the season.
- Consistency: at or above the season average (5.4 strikeouts) in 14 of 32 games.
- Home and road: 5.7 strikeouts per game at home (19 games), 5 on the road (13).
How often
| Threshold | Last 5 | Last 10 | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4+ strikeouts | 4 of 5 | 9 of 10 | 27 of 32 |
| 5+ strikeouts | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 | 18 of 32 |
| 6+ strikeouts | 2 of 5 | 4 of 10 | 14 of 32 |
Figures are MLB regular-season games; samples are stated and small samples move quickly.
Team: Chicago Cubs stats and results.
Prop research by category
How often each threshold was reached over the last 5, 10 and 20 games, splits and the next opponent, one statistic at a time.
5'10" · 175 lb
2026 regular season
| Games | IP | H | ER | BB | K | HR | PIT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 per game | 32 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 87.8 |
| 2026 totals | 32 | 174.1 | 154 | 73 | 37 | 174 | 35 | 2810 |
2025 regular season
25 regular-season games in 2025 for comparison. Playoff games are not in these figures.
| Games | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | HB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 per game | 25 | 5.2 | 4.7 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 1 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 2025 totals | 25 | 144.2 | 117 | 62 | 60 | 26 | 117 | 31 | 1 |
Rates in 2026
Shota Imanaga has pitched 174.1 innings in 32 games (32 starts) with 174 strikeouts and a 3.77 ERA.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| ERA (earned runs per 9 innings) | 3.77 |
| WHIP (walks and hits per inning) | 1.10 |
| Strikeouts per 9 innings | 9.0 |
| Strikeout-to-walk ratio | 4.70 |
| Starts | 32 |
Home, road and recent form, 2026
| Split | Games | K/g | IP/g | ER/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 5.7 | 5.2 | 2.5 |
| Road | 13 | 5 | 5.0 | 1.9 |
| Last 5 games | 5 | 5.2 | 4.2 | 1.2 |
| Season | 32 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 2.3 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | IP | H | ER | BB | K | HR | PIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | @ BOS | W | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | vs MIA | L | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 91 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | vs ATL | W | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 100 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | vs PIT | W | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 100 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | @ MIA | W | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 94 |
| Aug 30, 2026 | vs CIN | L | 5.0 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 85 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | @ SEA | W | 2.0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 72 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | vs CHW | W | 6.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 96 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | @ WSH | W | 4.2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 86 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | vs LAD | W | 5.0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 89 |
Cubs teammates
- Aaron Civale (RP)
- Alex Bregman (3B)
- Caleb Thielbar (RP)
- Carson Kelly (C)
- Clay Holmes (SP)
- Colin Rea (SP)
- Daniel Palencia (RP)
- Dansby Swanson (SS)
- David Peterson (SP)
- Edward Cabrera (SP)
- Ethan Roberts (RP)
- Gabriel Arias (3B)
- Gavin Hollowell (RP)
- Ian Happ (LF)
- Jacob Webb (RP)
- Javier Assad (RP)
- Jayden Murray (RP)
- Justin Dean (CF)
- Kevin Alcantara (DH)
- Kevin Gausman (SP)
- Matt Shaw (RF)
- Matthew Boyd (SP)
- Michael Busch (1B)
- Michael Conforto (DH)
- Miguel Amaya (C)
- Nico Hoerner (2B)
- Pedro Ramirez (2B)
- Pete Crow-Armstrong (CF)
- Ryan Rolison (RP)
- Ryan Zeferjahn (RP)
- Seiya Suzuki (RF)
- Trent Thornton (RP)
- Tyler Ferguson (RP)
- Tyrone Taylor (LF)
How to read these numbers
- Games are the games Shota Imanaga played.
- Season tables are regular-season games only. The game log includes playoff games, labeled, and reaches into last season when needed.
- A dash (–) means the statistic is not recorded for that game, never zero (hover it for the reason). A column with no recorded value is left out.
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