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Shingo Takatsu (高津 臣吾, Takatsu Shingo) (born November 25, 1968) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher and manager. He had a short stint with the Chicago White Sox where he was the closer for two seasons until struggles closing games ultimately led to his demotion to the minors.
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Takatsu was a pitcher for the 2004 White Sox who was with them for part of the '05 World Series championship season, and the first Japanese player in franchise history. But the 35-year-old rookie's presence took on a cult-hero life of its own.
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Mar 25, 2020 · Shingo Takatsu was a Japanese pitcher who signed with the White Sox in 2004 and became a closer with a 2.31 ERA and 19 saves. He later played in South Korea, Taiwan and Japan, and is now the manager of the Yakult Swallows.
Oct 26, 2021 · The Tokyo Yakult Swallows captured their eighth Central League championship, and first since 2015, on Tuesday in manager Shingo Takatsu's second season at the helm.
Nov 27, 2021 · Former closer Shingo Takatsu has won the 2021 Japan Series as skipper of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, his first at the helm. In total, Takatsu has claimed five Series championships, with his four others coming as a player with the same team.
