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My Take
Tomoki Takata is the kind of player I have a soft spot for — the guy who never shows up on a highlight reel but somehow makes everything around him work. Born in Himeji in 1990, which is that castle-town part of Hyogo that carries its own quiet pride, he came up through Asia University before making the jump to the pros, and that college-grinding route tends to produce players who know exactly what they're made of. Ten seasons with the SoftBank Hawks and now a coaching role there, just the game. I respect that. In a world where athletes perform their personality online around the clock, someone who just plays baseball and keeps it moving is almost refreshing.
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Overview
Tomoki Takata is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder and current coach born on May 6, 1990, in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. He attended Asia University before entering the professional ranks. Drafted in the third round in 2012, he played for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks from 2013 to 2022 and now coaches in their farm system.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tomoki Takata
- Name (Japanese)
- 髙田知季
- Reading
- たかた ともき
- Born
- May 6, 1990 (age 36)
- Origin
- Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 176 cm
- Occupation
- Baseball player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
2. Background
- University
- Asia University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tomoki Takata born?
Tomoki Takata was born on May 6, 1990 and is 36 years old.
Where is Tomoki Takata from?
Tomoki Takata is from Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
What does Tomoki Takata do?
Tomoki Takata works as Baseball player.
How tall is Tomoki Takata?
Tomoki Takata is 176 cm tall.
Where did Tomoki Takata study?
Tomoki Takata attended Asia University.
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