Ken Takahashi

Ken Takahashi (高橋 建, Takahashi Ken, born April 16, 1969) is a Japanese former[1] professional baseball player. He played for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in 1995–2008 and the New York Mets in 2009. He returned to the Carp in 2010.

Ken Takahashi
Takahashi in 2009 with the Mets
Hanshin Tigers – No. 72
Starting Pitcher / Coach
Born: (1969-04-16) April 16, 1969
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Batted: Left Threw: Left
Professional debut
NPB: April 8, 1995, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp
MLB: May 2, 2009, for the New York Mets
Last appearance
NPB: 2010, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp
MLB: September 25, 2009, for the New York Mets
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0-1
Earned run average2.96
Strikeouts23
NPB statistics
Win–loss record70-92
Earned run average4.33
Strikeouts1,066
Teams
As player

As coach

Takahashi was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. On February 6, 2009, Takahashi declared himself a free agent and expressed his desire to play in Major League Baseball. He later signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Toronto Blue Jays.[2]

Takahashi signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets on March 30, 2009, and was called up to the Major Leagues on April 26.[3] He made his MLB debut on May 2, coming into the game in the middle of the third inning to replace Óliver Pérez. Takahashi became only the third player in the post-World War II era to make his MLB debut at age 40 or older, joining Satchel Paige (42 for the Cleveland Indians in 1948) and Diomedes Olivo (41 for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1960).[4]

Takahashi was released by the Mets on October 20, 2009.[5]

References
  1. "AllVoices.com". Archived from the original on 2013-01-16. Retrieved 2012-01-09.
  2. Jordan Bastian (2009-02-06). "Takahashi, Jays finalize deal". MLB.com. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
  3. Costa, Brian (2009-06-26). "New York Mets designate reliever Casey Fossum for Assignment; Call up Ken Takahashi". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 2009-06-27.
  4. Bart Hubbuch (2009-05-03). "Takahashi joins select few". New York Post. Archived from the original on 2009-05-05. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
  5. Lennon, David (2009-10-20). "Takahashi owned Howard; now he's gone". Newsday. Retrieved 2009-10-20.


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