Yasuhiro Takai
| Yasuhiro Takai | ||
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| First baseman/designated hitter | ||
| Born: 1 February 1945 Runs batted in | 446 | |
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Yasuhiro Takai (高井 保弘, Takai Yasuhiro, 1 February 1945 – 13 December 2019) was a Japanese professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter in
Hankyu Braves
.
Takai was born on 1 February 1945 in
Hankyu Braves in 1964. Takai was originally signed to the practice squad and made his Nippon Professional Baseball debut in 1966. Over the course of his career, Takai became known for his extensive research into opposing pitchers. He set the NPB record for pinch-hit home runs, with 27. After he retired in 1982, Takai served as a broadcaster.[1]
Takai died of kidney failure on 13 December 2019, at a hospital in Nishinomiya, aged 74.[1]
References
- ^ a b "元阪急高井保弘さん死去 代打本塁打"世界記録"" (in Japanese). Nikkan Sports. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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