Jun Takenaka

Jun Takenaka (竹中 惇)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 173 lb.

• School Nihon University
• High School Ichinomiya High School

• Born December 11, 1939 in Aichi Prefecture Japan

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Biographical Information

Jun Takenaka signed with the Chunichi Dragons in 1962, and he was 4-for-14 in his first season. He also pitched 7 games with a 5.25 ERA, and he became a full-time infielder. Takenaka was 8-for-45 in 1964, and he played 72 games with a .155/.187/.256 batting line in 1965. He then went 1-for-13 in 35 games in 1966, and he had a 9-for-45 record in 67 games in 1967. Due to his weak offense but fine glove at short, Takenaka was often used as late-inning defensive replacement. He was 5-for-42 in 1968, and he announced his retirement.

Overall, Takenaka hit .163/.178/.243 with 47 hits in 6 seasons in NPB.

Sources

• Wiki Japan