Major League Baseball is set to welcome another Japanese pitcher as Tatsuya Imai prepares to enter the posting process on November 19. The 27-year-old right-hander has already made a name for himself in Nippon Professional Baseball, boasting an impressive record of 58-45 with a 3.15 ERA in eight seasons.
Imai's impressive stats, including 907 strikeouts out of 963⅔ innings and three All-Star appearances, have drawn comparisons to fellow Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who was hailed as World Series MVP after helping the Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Toronto in seven games.
Boras, Imai's agent, believes his client has what it takes to succeed at the highest level. "Certainly, he's done everything Yamamoto's done," Boras said, highlighting Imai's durability and ability to perform on big stages. The agent also noted that Imai is eager for a winning team with a strong market presence.
Imai's impressive resume includes two no-hitters and multiple records, including striking out 17 against Yokohama earlier this season. With his impressive stats and Boras' optimistic assessment of his abilities, it's clear that Imai has the potential to become a valuable addition to any MLB team.
For those considering signing Imai, the posting fee will be calculated as follows: 20% of the first $25 million of the contract, dropping to 17.5% of the next $25 million and then 15% of any amount over $50 million. Additionally, there will be a supplemental fee of 15% on earned bonuses, salary escalators, and exercised options.
With the posting process set to begin on November 19, fans are eagerly awaiting Imai's decision and the potential impact he could have on MLB teams this season.
Imai's impressive stats, including 907 strikeouts out of 963⅔ innings and three All-Star appearances, have drawn comparisons to fellow Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who was hailed as World Series MVP after helping the Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Toronto in seven games.
Boras, Imai's agent, believes his client has what it takes to succeed at the highest level. "Certainly, he's done everything Yamamoto's done," Boras said, highlighting Imai's durability and ability to perform on big stages. The agent also noted that Imai is eager for a winning team with a strong market presence.
Imai's impressive resume includes two no-hitters and multiple records, including striking out 17 against Yokohama earlier this season. With his impressive stats and Boras' optimistic assessment of his abilities, it's clear that Imai has the potential to become a valuable addition to any MLB team.
For those considering signing Imai, the posting fee will be calculated as follows: 20% of the first $25 million of the contract, dropping to 17.5% of the next $25 million and then 15% of any amount over $50 million. Additionally, there will be a supplemental fee of 15% on earned bonuses, salary escalators, and exercised options.
With the posting process set to begin on November 19, fans are eagerly awaiting Imai's decision and the potential impact he could have on MLB teams this season.
and boras is right, he's got the potential to shine on big stages like yamamoto did last year 
i mean, two no-hitters? that's wild. plus he's only 27 so he's still got a lot of fire in the tank 
the posting fee thing seems kinda complicated but idk, maybe it'll be worth it for someone to get him on board 
I think it's so cool how baseball is a global sport now! 
I mean, Tatsuya Imai is already making waves in Japan and now he's got the chance to come play in the States. 
It'll be interesting to see how he handles the pressure of playing in the MLB, but if he's as good as Boras says he is, I'm sure we'll see some amazing things from him on the mound! 
The fact that he's got experience with no-hitters and breaking records already is a huge plus. And can you imagine how exciting it would be to watch him take on some of the top teams in the league? 
️ Whatever team ends up signing him, I hope they give him a good contract so he feels valued and motivated! 
can you imagine Imai joining any team? 
Dodgers or Yankees would be insane right now 
Boras is low-key the real MVP lol his client got some serious sauce 
. The MLB posting system can be pretty complex, and it'll be interesting to see how his contract works out 
. Boras' confidence in his client is understandable, but we should also consider the challenges of adapting to a new league with different ballparks and rules 
. Imai's stats are impressive, but how will he handle the pressure and expectations that come with playing in front of huge crowds? 
I'm curious to see how he'll hold up against the best of the best. He's got 2 no-hitters under his belt and can rack up those strikeouts 
! His stats are insane - 58-45 record, 3.15 ERA, and 907 strikeouts? That's like, wow! 
The posting fee thing is a bit steep, but if Imai can deliver the goods, it'll be worth every penny.
He's got some serious credentials from Nippon Pro Baseball and if he can bring that same level of performance to the US, it'll be huge 
His agent thinks he's got what it takes, but I'm a bit more cautious. What if the heat doesn't agree with him or if his mechanics don't translate? 
. I mean, two no-hitters? That's crazy talk! 
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It seems like Boras' client has all the right ingredients to succeed in MLB - he's durable, can perform on big stages, and wants to join a winning team. That's gotta count for something, right?
58-45 record, 3.15 era, 907 strikeouts... that's some next level stuff 
17 strikeouts against yokohama earlier this season was wild... can you imagine him on a team with a strong rotation? that would be some dominant pitching 
... Tatsuya Imai's stats are already looking pretty impressive, but let's not get ahead of ourselves here 
. We've seen plenty of promising pitchers fail to live up to expectations in the past. I mean, who needs a 3.15 ERA and 907 strikeouts when you can have a bunch of mediocre players with a winning record 
so Tatsuya Imai is lookin like a solid pick for any team... 58-45 record in Nippon Pro ball? that's wild 
his stats are crazy (907 Ks in 963⅓ IP) and he even threw two no-hitters 
but hey, if he's got the skills to back it up, I'm all for it 
and lead his team to a championship 