Takeharu Kato

Takeharu Kato
Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters – No. 82
Pitcher / Coach
Born: (1978-03-24) March 24, 1978 (age 46)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
NPB debut
May 22, 2003, for the Yokohama BayStars
Last appearance
August 19, 2010, for the Nippon-Ham Fighters
NPB statistics (through 2011)
Win–loss record	30-28
ERA	3.61
Strikeouts	443
Saves	9
Holds	48
Teams
As player Yokohama BayStars (2003–2009) Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (2010–2011) As coach Nippon-Ham Fighters/Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (2012–2014, 2018–present)
Career highlights and awards
1× Central League Most Valuable Setup Pitcher (2006)

Takeharu Kato (加藤 武治, Katō Takeharu, born March 24, 1978 in Tendō, Yamagata) is a retired Japanese professional pitcher.

External links

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)