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Shota Imanaga "SHOTAISM" in 9innings

Shota Imanaga "SHOTAISM" in 9innings

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Why has Shota Imanaga 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!

 Baseball & Softball
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  • inning-1 “Why did I challenge Major League Baseball?”

    inning-1 “Why did I challenge Major League Baseball?”
    Jan 14 2026

    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 and beyond.

    “I actually listened to it myself, and if people in Chicago hear this, they might think my English has suddenly improved—and then their expectations of me will go way up,”
    — Shota Imanaga

    We’d love to hear your thoughts on the show—please send us your feedback here.

    imanaga@allnightnippon.com

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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