Tatsuya Imai is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Houston Astros in MLB. Previously, he played for the Saitama Seibu Lions in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), where he made his debut in 2018. He is a three-time NPB All-Star, recognized for his skills as a pitcher.
May 9, 1998: Tatsuya Imai's Birth
On May 9, 1998, Tatsuya Imai was born. He is now a Japanese professional baseball pitcher.
2018: NPB Debut and Early Career Struggles
In 2018, Imai made his NPB debut with the Saitama Seibu Lions, recording an earned run average (ERA) of 4.81.
2018: NPB Debut
In 2018, Tatsuya Imai made his debut in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) playing for the Saitama Seibu Lions and became an NPB All-Star three times.
April 18, 2025: Combined No-Hitter
On April 18, 2025, Imai and Kaima Taira combined to pitch a no-hitter against the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks at the Belluna Dome, with Imai pitching the first eight innings.
November 2025: MLB Posting
In November 2025, the Lions posted Imai to Major League Baseball.
January 2, 2026: Signs with Houston Astros
On January 2, 2026, Imai signed a three-year contract with the Houston Astros for $54 million.
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