Takao Obana

Takao Obana (尾花 高夫 Obana Takao, born August 7, 1957 in Kudoyama, Wakayama) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher and coach. Takao was the Yakult Swallows's fourth pick in the 1978 draft and played the entirety of his 14-year career with the team. He was also the manager of the Yokohama BayStars, the pitching coach for the Swallows, the Chiba Lotte Marines, Fukuoka Daiei Hawks and the Yomiuri Giants.[1]

Takao Obana 尾花 高夫
Tokyo Yakult Swallows – No. 77
Pitcher / Manager / Coach
Born: August 7, 1957 Kudoyama, Wakayama
Batted: Right Threw: Right
NPB debut
April 22, 1978, for the Yakult Swallows
Last appearance
October 16, 1991, for the Yakult Swallows
NPB statistics
Win–loss	112–135
ERA	3.82
Strikeouts	1,225
Teams
As player Yakult Swallows (1978–1991) As manager Yokohama BayStars (2010–2011) As coach Chiba Lotte Marines (1995–1996) Yakult Swallows (1997–1998) Fukuoka Daiei Hawks / Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks (1999–2005) Yomiuri Giants (2006–2009, 2013–2017) Tokyo Yakult Swallows (2021–present)

His daughter Kie is a model.

References

1. "BayStars turn rudder over to Obana". The Daily Yomiuri. November 12, 2009. Retrieved November 12, 2009.