Takao Kanto
Takao Kanto
Born: September 2, 1951
Shiraishi, Miyagi JP
Primary Position: Second base
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 3B, SS
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 178
Career: 1976-1981
Takao Kanto compiled a career batting average of .212 with 1 home runs and 20 RBI in his 211-game career with the Chunichi Dragons. He began playing during the 1976 season and last took the field during the 1981 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 26 | 40 | 38 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .289 | .325 | .395 | .720 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 40 | 50 | 45 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | .222 | .300 | .289 | .589 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 90 | 157 | 143 | 15 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 33 | .238 | .297 | .266 | .563 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | .250 | .000 | .250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 18 | 51 | 50 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | .140 | .140 | .240 | .380 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 32 | 22 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .056 | .150 | .056 | .206 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals | 211 | 325 | 297 | 23 | 63 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 72 | .212 | .266 | .266 | .532 | 79 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 2B | 7 | .000 | |||||
| 1976 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 3B | 1 | .000 | |||||
| 1977 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 2B | 17 | .000 | |||||
| 1977 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | SS | 1 | .000 | |||||
| 1978 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 2B | 31 | .000 | |||||
| 1978 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 1B | 2 | .000 | |||||
| 1978 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 3B | 14 | .000 | |||||
| 1979 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 2B | 4 | .000 | |||||
| 1980 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 2B | 9 | .000 | |||||
| 1980 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 3B | 9 | .000 | |||||
| 1980 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 1B | 1 | .000 | |||||
| 1981 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 3B | 7 | .000 | |||||
| 1981 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 2B | 5 | .000 | |||||
| 1981 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Chunichi Dragons | 1B | 12 | .000 | |||||
| Totals | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Foreign Major | Japan Central League | Chunichi Dragons | |||
| 1977 | Foreign Major | Japan Central League | Chunichi Dragons | |||
| 1978 | Foreign Major | Japan Central League | Chunichi Dragons | |||
| 1979 | Foreign Major | Japan Central League | Chunichi Dragons | |||
| 1980 | Foreign Major | Japan Central League | Chunichi Dragons | |||
| 1981 | Foreign Major | Japan Central League | Chunichi Dragons |
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