2024 Topps Stars of MLB Shota Imanaga #SMLB81 Update PSA 10

This 2024 Topps Stars of MLB Update card showcases Shota Imanaga, the standout Japanese pitcher who made an immediate impact upon his transition to Major League Baseball. Graded PSA 10 Gem Mint, this card captures the early momentum of his highly anticipated MLB career.

Card Details

• Year: 2024
• Set: Topps Stars of MLB
• Card Number: SMLB81
• Parallel: Update
• Grading Company: PSA
• Grade: 10

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 39
• Population in Higher Grades: 0
• Total Graded Population: 81

Career Highlights

• Played for Komazawa University in the Tohto University Baseball League in Tokyo, Japan.
• Played for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in Nippon Professional Baseball from 2016 to 2023.
• Played for Canberra in the Australian Baseball League in 2018.
• Played for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic in 2023.
• Played for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball from 2024-present.
• Played for the Iowa Cubs in the International League in 2025.
• Played for the ACL Cubs in the Arizona Complex League in 2025.
• Named NPB All-Star in 2019 and 2023.
• Led the Japan Central League in WHIP in 2022.
• Won the World Baseball Classic Championship with Team Japan in 2023.
• Won the Central League strikeout championship in 2023.
• Named NL Rookie of the Month in 2024.
• Selected to the MLB National League All-Star team in 2024.