Takehiko Kobayakawa

Takehiko Kobayakawa (小早川 毅彦), (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-).