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Hisanori Takahashi

Japanese baseball player (born 1975)

Summary

Japanese baseball player (born 1975)

Field	Value
name	Hisanori Takahashi
高橋尚成
image	20140817 Hisanori Takahashi, pitcher of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, at Yokosuka Stadium.JPG
caption	Takahashi with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in 2014
position	Pitcher
birth_date
birth_place	Sumida, Tokyo, Japan
bats	Left
throws	Left
debutleague	NPB
debutdate	April 6
debutyear	2000
debutteam	Yomiuri Giants
debut2league	MLB
debut2date	April 7
debut2year	2010
debut2team	New York Mets
finalleague	MLB
finaldate	April 11
finalyear	2013
finalteam	Chicago Cubs
final2league	NPB
final2date	October 2
final2year	2015
final2team	Yokohama DeNA BayStars
statleague	NPB
stat1label	Win–loss record
stat1value	79–73
stat2label	Earned run average
stat2value	3.79
stat3label	Strikeouts
stat3value	1,069
stat2league	MLB
stat21label	Win–loss record
stat21value	14–12
stat22label	Earned run average
stat22value	3.99
stat23label	Strikeouts
stat23value	221

高橋尚成

Yomiuri Giants (–)
New York Mets ()
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (–)
Pittsburgh Pirates ()
Chicago Cubs ()
Yokohama DeNA BayStars (–)

Hisanori Takahashi is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He began his professional career in NPB with the Yomiuri Giants, and played in Major League Baseball for the New York Mets, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago Cubs.

Career

Nippon Professional Baseball

Takahashi with the [[Yomiuri Giants]] in 2007

Takahashi debuted in Nippon Professional Baseball with the Yomiuri Giants in 2000. He was a finesse starting pitcher in Japan, featuring an 86–89 mph fastball (tops out at 92 mph), slider, curveball, and a screwball as his out pitch.

Major League Baseball

New York Mets

On February 11, 2010, Takahashi signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets. Takahashi included a clause in his contract stipulating that the Mets must release him to free agency by October 31, 2010. Takahashi started the 2010 season in the Mets' bullpen. On May 21, he made his first appearance as a starting pitcher against the New York Yankees, picking up a no decision with 6 scoreless innings. With the loss of Francisco Rodríguez to injury, Takahashi served as the closer for the Mets and recorded his first major league save on August 16 against the Houston Astros.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

On December 2, 2010, Takahashi signed a two-year $8 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

On July 28, 2012, Takahashi was optioned to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees to make room for recently acquired starting pitcher Zack Greinke.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Takahashi was claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates in August 2012. The Pirates granted Takahashi his unconditional release on October 31, 2012.

Chicago Cubs

On December 27, 2012 he signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs that included an invitation to spring training. He made the opening day roster as a relief pitcher. He was designated for assignment on April 16, 2013.

Colorado Rockies

On June 22, 2013 Takahashi was traded to the Rockies for a player to be named later. Takahashi elected to become a free agent following the season after compiling a 6.66 ERA over 25.2 innings pitched with the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox.

Yokohama DeNA BayStars

Following the 2013 season, Takahashi signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. In September 2015, Takahashi announced that he would retire from baseball following the 2015 season. He failed to record a win in either of his two seasons in Yokohama.

References

AP. (February 11, 2010). "NY Mets announce signings of Hisanori Takahashi, Mike Jacobs and Shawn Riggans". NJ.com.
(October 24, 2010). "Mets Face a Deadline on Keeping Takahashi". The New York Times.
(May 24, 2013). "Angels sign Takahashi to two-year deal | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com.
Singer, Tom. (August 24, 2012). "Bucs promote Clement, claim Takahashi off waivers".
Singer, Tom. (October 31, 2012). "Pirates exercise Alvarez's option, decline Barajas'". MLB.com.
Axisa, Mike. (December 27, 2012). "Cubs Agree To Sign Hisanori Takahashi". Mlbtraderumors.com.
Links, Zach. (June 22, 2013). "Rockies Acquire Hisanori Takahashi: MLB Rumors". MLBTradeRumors.com.
(October 4, 2013). "Hisanori Takahashi News: Takahashi elected free agency, Baseball America reports.". [[theScore Inc.]].
(December 26, 2013). "Takahashi to play for BayStars". The Japan News.
(September 14, 2015). "Lions' Akiyama becomes 6th with 200-hit season". [[Yomiuri Shimbun]].

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