Currently ranked #8 in MLB strikeout leaders →
Tatsuya Imai, a starter for the Houston Astros, has paired swing-and-miss stuff with uneven run prevention this season. The R-hander carries a 5.59 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and 11.02 K/9 across 58.0 in 14 starts, with a 6-4 record that reflects both his upside and his volatility. When his arsenal is in rhythm, he can overpower hitters and miss plenty of bats.
The biggest question is whether he can consistently harness that stuff. His strikeout ability is clear, but the walk rate at 5.59 can create extra traffic and force him into stressful innings. That profile leaves room for dominant stretches, yet it also raises the risk of short outings when his command drifts. For fantasy and matchup purposes, he often looks more attractive for punchouts than for ratio stability.
Recent form:
- 07/216.0 IP · 1 ER · 8 K
- 07/073.2 IP · 2 ER · 3 K
- 07/011.1 IP · 5 ER · 2 K
- 06/256.0 IP · 0 ER · 10 K
- 06/196.0 IP · 3 ER · 11 K
Tatsuya Imai has pitched to a down trend lately, and his recent outings have highlighted both ends of the spectrum. At his best, he works aggressively, gets ahead, and turns his bat-missing pitches into putaway weapons. At his worst, scattered command can snowball quickly and keep him from settling into a steady groove.
Overall, he remains an intriguing but high-variance arm for the Houston Astros. The path to better results is straightforward: limit free passes, work deeper into games, and let the strikeout talent play from stronger counts. He has the raw ability to change the tone of a matchup, but his floor stays shaky until the command becomes more dependable.
Tatsuya Imai game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21 | Miami Marlins | 6 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1.50 |
| Jul 7 | Washington Nationals | 3.2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5.63 |
| Jul 1 | Minnesota Twins | 1.1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 40.91 |
| Jun 25 | Detroit Tigers | 6 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jun 19 | Cleveland Guardians | 6 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Jun 12 | Kansas City Royals | 0.2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 225.00 |
| Jun 6 | Athletics | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3.60 |
| May 31 | Milwaukee Brewers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3.00 |
| May 25 | Texas Rangers | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.00 |
| May 18 | Minnesota Twins | 4.2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6.43 |
| May 12 | Seattle Mariners | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 13.50 |
| Apr 10 | Seattle Mariners | 0.1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 270.00 |
| Apr 4 | Athletics | 5.2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Mar 29 | Los Angeles Angels | 2.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16.36 |
Tatsuya Imai season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | 13.50 | 2.2 | 4 | 4 | 2.63 |
| Apr | 2 | 4.50 | 6.0 | 9 | 7 | 1.83 |
| May | 4 | 4.79 | 20.2 | 15 | 9 | 1.06 |
| Jun | 4 | 5.09 | 17.2 | 30 | 5 | 1.25 |
| Jul | 3 | 6.55 | 11.0 | 13 | 11 | 2.09 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .286
- Zone 02: .364
- Zone 03: .100
- Zone 04: .133
- Zone 05: .414
- Zone 06: .438
- Zone 07: .211
- Zone 08: .300
- Zone 09: .083
- Zone 11: .167
- Zone 12: .333
- Zone 13: .034
- Zone 14: .130
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: 1.000
- Zone 02: .818
- Zone 03: .200
- Zone 04: .333
- Zone 05: 1.172
- Zone 06: .824
- Zone 07: .526
- Zone 08: .800
- Zone 09: .167
- Zone 11: .792
- Zone 12: 1.091
- Zone 13: .306
- Zone 14: .590
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .714
- Zone 02: .455
- Zone 03: .100
- Zone 04: .200
- Zone 05: .759
- Zone 06: .438
- Zone 07: .316
- Zone 08: .500
- Zone 09: .083
- Zone 11: .417
- Zone 12: .833
- Zone 13: .138
- Zone 14: .174
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .286
- Zone 02: .364
- Zone 03: .100
- Zone 04: .133
- Zone 05: .414
- Zone 06: .412
- Zone 07: .211
- Zone 08: .300
- Zone 09: .083
- Zone 11: .583
- Zone 12: .636
- Zone 13: .194
- Zone 14: .487
earnedRunAverage by zone
- Zone 01: -
- Zone 02: -
- Zone 03: -
- Zone 04: -
- Zone 05: -
- Zone 06: -
- Zone 07: -
- Zone 08: -
- Zone 09: -
- Zone 11: -
- Zone 12: -
- Zone 13: -
- Zone 14: -
numberOfStrikes by zone
- Zone 01: 35.00
- Zone 02: 38.00
- Zone 03: 28.00
- Zone 04: 38.00
- Zone 05: 58.00
- Zone 06: 37.00
- Zone 07: 33.00
- Zone 08: 47.00
- Zone 09: 39.00
- Zone 11: 24.00
- Zone 12: 15.00
- Zone 13: 51.00
- Zone 14: 70.00
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 52.00
- Zone 02: 49.00
- Zone 03: 35.00
- Zone 04: 52.00
- Zone 05: 84.00
- Zone 06: 52.00
- Zone 07: 51.00
- Zone 08: 67.00
- Zone 09: 48.00
- Zone 11: 181.00
- Zone 12: 78.00
- Zone 13: 146.00
- Zone 14: 223.00
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