Takayoshi Nakao

Takayoshi Nakao
中尾孝義
Takayoshi Nakao; 中尾孝義
	Catcher / Coach
	Born: February 16, 1956 (age 68); Kasai, Hyōgo, Japan
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
NPB debut
	April 4, 1981, for the Chunichi Dragons
Last appearance
	October 24, 1993, for the Seibu Lions
NPB statistics ; (through 1993)
Batting average	.263
Hits	699
RBIs	335
Teams
	As player Chunichi Dragons (1981–1988); Yomiuri Giants (1989–1992); Seibu Lions (1992–1993); As coach Seibu Lions (1995–1998); Mercuries Tigers (1999); Yokohama BayStars (2000-2001); Orix BlueWave (2002-2003); Hanshin Tigers (2004-2006);
Career highlights and awards
	Central League MVP (1982); Comeback Player of the Year (1989); 3× NPB All-Star (1982, 1984, 1989); 2× Best Nine Award (1982, 1989); 2× Mitsui Golden Glove Award (1982, 1989);

Takayoshi Nakao (中尾孝義, born February 16 1956 in Hyogo Prefecture) is a former Japanese professional baseball player. He was a catcher.^[1] In 1982, he was the MVP of the Central League.

His career lasted 13 seasons, from 1981 to 1993.^[1]

References

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