Hisanori Takahashi, baseball player, 2010-2013

Hisanori Takahashi

Born: 4/2/1975 in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

MLB Debut: 2010-04-07 | Final Game: 2013-04-11

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Hisanori Takahashi, born in 1975, was a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) during his career from 2010 to 2013. After a successful tenure in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), where he established himself as a reliable left-handed pitcher, Takahashi transitioned to MLB with the New York Mets. He was recognized for his versatility on the mound, contributing as both a starter and a reliever, showcasing a unique ability to adapt to various game situations. Over the course of his MLB career, Takahashi compiled a record of 14-12 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.99, striking out 221 batters and earning 10 saves. His effectiveness was marked by a keen understanding of pitching strategy and a diverse arsenal of pitches, which allowed him to navigate lineups effectively. As a part of the early 2010s MLB landscape, he played during a time when international players were increasingly making their mark in the league, contributing to the growing globalization of baseball. Takahashi's journey from Japan to the major leagues exemplified the path of many aspiring players from overseas, solidifying his place in the history of baseball as a bridge between cultures.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 12 168 12 0 0 10 243.3 226 108 29 84 221 3.99 0

Career ERA 3.99 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2010 NYN NL 10 6 53 12 0 0 8 122.0 116 49 43 114 3.61 4.08 (+11%) 1335.0
2011 LAA AL 4 3 61 0 0 0 2 68.0 58 26 25 52 3.44 3.94 (+13%) 9.1
2012 LAA AL 0 3 42 0 0 0 0 42.0 39 23 10 41 4.93 4.01 (-23%) 318.6
2012 PIT NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 8.3 10 8 4 11 8.64 — 0.0
2013 CHC NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.0 3 2 2 3 6.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
168 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.062 0.062 0.062 0.125 0.0

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 75.5% below league average.

Career OBP .062 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 80.5% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 84.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 82.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2010 NYN NL 53 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.062 — — — — 0.0
2011 LAA AL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 LAA AL 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 PIT NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 CHC NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 168 12 11 32 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 NYN P 53 12 5 15 1 0
2011 LAA P 61 0 2 12 1 1
2012 LAA P 42 0 4 4 0 0
2012 PIT P 9 0 0 0 0 0
2013 CHN P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 168

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 LAA AL $4,200,000
2011 LAA AL $3,800,000
2010 NYN NL $1,000,000
Total Career Earnings $9,000,000