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Takashi Toritani (鳥谷 敬, Toritani Takashi, born June 26, 1981) is a Japanese former professional baseball player, baseball commentator, baseball critic, coach. Toritani was one of the most highly coveted position players in years as a senior for Waseda University in 2003.
Chiba Lotte Marines infielder Takashi Toritani, who holds the second-longest consecutive games streak in NPB, has decided to bring an end to his 18-year playing career, the Pacific League club...
Takashi Toritani is the firstborn of three brothers, all of whom went on to the same high school as baseball players. He played baseball from a young age, but also excelled at judo, winning his city’s tournament and advancing to the Tokyo tournament quarter-finals.
Positions: Shortstop and Third Baseman. Bats: Left • Throws: Right. 5-11 , 170lb (180cm, 77kg) Born: June 26, 1981 in Hamura, Japan. High School: Seibo Gakuen HS (Japan) School: Waseda University (Japan) Full Name: Takashi Toritani. View Player Info from the B-R Bullpen.
On Friday night in front of a sold out crowd at Koshien Stadium, Hanshin Tigers infielder Takashi Toritani (36) became the 50th player in NPB history to reach the 2000 career hit plateau. His second inning double to right center scored a run, and Toritani was the tying run later in the inning.
Takashi Toritani has been an All-Star shortstop for the Hanshin Tigers. Toritani is a natural left-hander who learned to throw right-handed while in high school. A two-way player in high school, he was timed at 88 mph.
The Tigers’ extraordinary strength has even made Tiger legend Takashi Toritani, 42, now a baseball commentator, wag his tongue. Until now, most Hanshin managers have focused on offense.
