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Takayuki Murakami

b. 1965

Japanese baseball player

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About Takayuki Murakami

Born 1965. Takayuki Murakami is a Japanese baseball player.

is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder, and current first squad hitting coach for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

He also has management experience working with the Osaka Golden Villicanes and the 06BULLS in the Baseball First League of the Kansai region where he led them to victory in the pennant race.

On 29 October 2018, Murakami was announced to be joining the coaching team of newly appointed Chunichi Dragons manager, Tsuyoshi Yoda, taking up a post as first-team hitting instructor. Following Yoda's resignation as manager, Murakami was confirmed as first team hitting instructor for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks under new manager Hiroshi Fujimoto for the 2022 NPB season.

He will serve as the second squad hitting coach starting in the 2023 season.

On December 2, 2023, he was transferred to the first squad hitting coach.

Personal Murakami is an amateur golfer and has played alongside former Hanshin Tigers player and manager, Akinobu Mayumi.

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Important facts

Born
26 August 1965, Ōmuta-shi
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Baseball player
Nationality
Japan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Takayuki Murakami?

Japanese baseball player

When was Takayuki Murakami born?

Takayuki Murakami was born on 26 August 1965 in Ōmuta-shi.

What is Takayuki Murakami's occupation?

Takayuki Murakami is a baseball player.

What nationality is Takayuki Murakami?

Takayuki Murakami is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Takayuki Murakami

· Wikidata: Q11522928

· DBpedia: Takayuki Murakami

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