Takehiko Kobayakawa
Japanese baseball player
About Takehiko Kobayakawa
Born 1961. Takehiko Kobayakawa is a Japanese baseball player, baseball coach and baseball commentator.
, (born November 15, 1961) is a former Japanese baseball player of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Yakult Swallows of Japan's Central League.
He was born in Aki-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture.
He led his team into two Japan Series and winning one title (1984:Hiroshima and 1997:Yakult).
Career 1st play on April 7, 1984. 1st hit on April 20, 1984. 1st home run on May 6, 1984. Rookie of the Year Award winner (1984). Greatest number of RBI (1987). MVP for the Month (June, 1987). 171 HR, 626 RBI, 3997 H, 34 SB. Hiroshima Carp Batting Coach (2006-).
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Who is Takehiko Kobayakawa?
Japanese baseball player
When was Takehiko Kobayakawa born?
Takehiko Kobayakawa was born on 15 November 1961 in Aki-ku.
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Takehiko Kobayakawa is a baseball player, baseball coach and baseball commentator.
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Takehiko Kobayakawa is Japanese.
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