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Shota Imanaga "SHOTAISM" in 9innings

Sports JA ↓ 9 episodes

Why has Shota Imanaga (今永昇太) succeeded in MLB? Packed with insights into “Imanaga's mindset” not revealed elsewhere, this program offers invaluable life lessons not only for children aspiring to be professional baseball players but also for working adults!

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inning-9 “What exactly did Imanaga come to America for?” 11.03.2026 16:13

A podcast program,  “SHOTAISM in 9innings,” hosted by MLB pitcher Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs, was recorded in Japanese and has begun worldwide distribution in English using a multilingual conversion tool. By preserving the unique nuances of the Japanese language, the audio content will be delivered to baseball fans overseas, including in Shota Imanaga’s home city of C...

inning-8 “Why couldn't I be satisfied with the result?” 04.03.2026 17:08

A podcast program, “SHOTAISM in 9innings,” hosted by MLB pitcher Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs, was recorded in Japanese and has begun worldwide distribution in English using a multilingual conversion tool. By preserving the unique nuances of the Japanese language, the audio content will be delivered to baseball fans overseas, including in Shota Imanaga’s home city of Chicago...

inning-7 “Why did I sustain an unexpected injury?” 25.02.2026 16:15

A podcast program, “SHOTAISM in 9innings,” hosted by MLB pitcher Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs, was recorded in Japanese and has begun worldwide distribution in English using a multilingual conversion tool. By preserving the unique nuances of the Japanese language, the audio content will be delivered to baseball fans overseas, including in Shota Imanaga’s home city of Chicago...

inning-6 “Why does the sophomore slump happen?” 18.02.2026 18:07

A podcast program, “SHOTAISM in 9innings,” hosted by MLB pitcher Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs, was recorded in Japanese and has begun worldwide distribution in English using a multilingual conversion tool. By preserving the unique nuances of the Japanese language, the audio content will be delivered to baseball fans overseas, including in Shota Imanaga’s home city of Chicago...

inning-5 “Why was I able to pitch on the All-Star mound?” 11.02.2026 17:04

A podcast program, “SHOTAISM in 9innings,” hosted by MLB pitcher Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs, was recorded in Japanese and has begun worldwide distribution in English using a multilingual conversion tool. By preserving the unique nuances of the Japanese language, the audio content will be delivered to baseball fans overseas, including in Shota Imanaga’s home city of Chicago...

inning-4 “Why was I able to deliver results in my debut match?” 04.02.2026 17:33

A podcast program, “SHOTAISM in 9innings,” hosted by MLB pitcher Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs, was recorded in Japanese and has begun worldwide distribution in English using a multilingual conversion tool. By preserving the unique nuances of the Japanese language, the audio content will be delivered to baseball fans overseas, including in Shota Imanaga’s home city of Chicago...

inning-3 “Why did I start camp without an interpreter?” 28.01.2026 19:41

A podcast program, “SHOTAISM in 9innings,” hosted by MLB pitcher Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs, was recorded in Japanese and has begun worldwide distribution in English using a multilingual conversion tool. By preserving the unique nuances of the Japanese language, the audio content will be delivered to baseball fans overseas, including in Shota Imanaga’s home city of Chicago...

inning-2 "How did I capture the hearts of Chicago fans?” 21.01.2026 16:50

"Starting from ""Hey! Chicago!"" at that very first press conference, since my agenct was based in Chicago, they had really solid management that understood how to make Chicago fans happy - they had that local feel, you know, and they even helped me come up with the lines." A podcast program,  “SHOTAISM in 9innings,” hosted by MLB pitcher Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs, wa...

inning-1 “Why did I challenge Major League Baseball?” 14.01.2026 16:01

A podcast program, “SHOTAISM in 9innings,” hosted by MLB pitcher Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs, was recorded in Japanese and has begun worldwide distribution in English using a multilingual conversion tool. By preserving the unique nuances of the Japanese language, the audio content will be delivered to baseball fans overseas, including in Shota Imanaga’s home city of Chicago...