Natsuki Takeuchi
Japanese baseball player (born 2001)
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Natsuki Takeuchi (武内 夏暉, Takeuchi Natsuki; born July 21, 2001) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[1][2]
| Natsuki Takeuchi | |
|---|---|
Takeuchi pitching against the Orix Buffaloes on April 24, 2024 | |
| Saitama Seibu Lions – No. 21 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 21, 2001 Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| NPB debut | |
| April 3, 2025, for the Saitama Seibu Lions | |
| Career statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 14–11 |
| Earned Run Average | 3.11 |
| Strikeouts | 153 |
| Teams | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
Career
In 2024, Takeuchi made 21 appearances for Seibu, compiling a 10–6 record and 2.17 ERA with 107 strikeouts across 145+1⁄3 innings pitched. Following the season, Takeuchi was named the Pacific League Rookie of the Year.[3]