30-year-old rookie pitcher Shota Imanaga earns spot in 2024 All-Star Game, sets record for lowest ERA by a rookie in first nine MLB starts.

30-year-old rookie pitcher Shota Imanaga, who signed a $53m contract with the Chicago Cubs, has earned a spot in the 2024 All-Star Game. Imanaga, who has a 3.16 ERA, has set a new record for the lowest ERA (0.84) by a rookie through their first nine starts in the MLB. The Cubs' strong standing among Japanese players, including Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki, has attracted positive attention to the team.