Takuya Asao

Takuya Asao (浅尾 拓也, Asao Takuya; born October 22, 1984 in Chita, Aichi) is a retired Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher. He spent his entire career at the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Central League where he captured the Central League MVP award in 2011.

Takuya Asao
Chunichi Dragons – No. 82
Pitching Coach/Pitcher
Born: (1984-10-22) October 22, 1984 (age 40) Chita, Aichi, Japan
Batted: Right Threw: Right
NPB debut
April 10, 2007, for the Chunichi Dragons
Last NPB appearance
September 29, 2018, for the Chunichi Dragons
NPB statistics (through 2018)
Win–loss	38–21
ERA	2.42
Hold points	200
Saves	23
Strikeouts	460
Teams
As player Chunichi Dragons (2007–2018) As coach Chunichi Dragons (2019–present)
Career highlights and awards
Central League MVP (2011) Monthly MVP (July 2007) Central League Federation Special Award (2010) Golden Glove Award (2010) Central League Best Relief Pitcher Award (2010-2011)

External links

• Nippon Professional Baseball career statistics from JapaneseBaseball.com

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)