In the 2015 NPB draft, he was selected as the first pick for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, Chunichi Dragons and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters where he was won in a lottery by the Hawks.[2]
On 7 June 2016, Takahashi made his debut for the Hawks Western League team against the Dragons as a relief pitcher claiming the win after pitching 3 scoreless innings and claiming 3 strikeouts.[3] He was selected for the Western League representative team for the 2016 Fresh All-Stars game in Okayama.[4] He was the starting pitcher and threw 1 strikeout and gave up one hit in his single inning.[5]
On April 14, 2017, Takahashi debuted in the Pacific League against the Orix Buffaloes as a relief pitcher.[6] In 2017 season, he pitched only one game in the Pacific League.
In 2018 season, he didn't have a chance to pitch in the Pacific League and pitched in the Western League.[7]
Takahashi finished 2019 season with a record of 3-2 with 42 starts as a Relief pitcher, with a 2.56 ERA, and a 17 Holds and a 58 strikeouts in 51 innings. In the 2019 Japan Series against the Yomiuri Giants, he relief pitched in Game 2.[8]
In 2020 season, Takahashi left the team in March with a pain in his right shoulder. He pitched in the Western League on September 1, but never had a chance to pitch in the Pacific League.[9][10]
On April 23, 2021, Takahashi won the match against Chiba Lotte Marines for the first time in two years.[11] He recorded a 1–1 Win–loss record, a 2 holds, and an ERA of 0.00 in 10 pitches, but ended the season with a broken right hand on May 7.[12]
In 2022 season, he didn't have a chance to pitch in the first league, partly because he injured his adductor muscle in spring training and was late to the game.[13]
In 2023 season, he didn't have a chance to pitch in the first league. On October 22, the Hawks announced they would release him.[14]
On December 1, 2023, Takahashi announced that he would retire as an active player. He is also scheduled to be on the team's staff starting next season.[15]
