Softbank Hawks 's fifth-round draft pick, infielder of JR East), moved into the "Wakataka Dormitory" in Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture, on the 5th. The 24-year-old, who is expected to be a right-handed power hitter, expressed his excitement, saying, "On the way to Fukuoka, I really felt that I've become a member of Softbank Hawks and will be playing as a professional baseball player from now on."

At the end of the year, he trained with Hanshin Tigers outfielder Shota Morishita, who was one year his senior at Chuo University. He was personally invited by Morishita and said, "Including travel, it was six days, and we practiced for about four days. I really got to do a lot of training in Okinawa." He spoke frankly about Morishita, who was a key player for Central League championship team last season, saying, "I was reminded of how high his level is. He's a batter who represents professional baseball, and it's no exaggeration to say he's the face of Hanshin Tigers. I felt the difference in level between us." Takahashi also said, "That's one of my goals. I want to work towards that," and he is working hard to produce results so that he can become the face of Softbank Hawks.