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Jersey Number 55
Taichi Nakao
- Position:
- Infielder
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Height/Weight:
- 5-8 / 180
- Bat/Throw:
- R/R
- Hometown:
- Auckland, New Zealand
- High School:
- Lynfield College
- Prev School:
- Lander University / Southeastern CC
At Lander University (2024-2025)
- Played for 2 years starting in 109 games with .290 career average and .446 OBP
- Had 118 hits, 103 walks, 122 runs, and 60 RBI
- Named to the NJCAA Region XI All-Region Second Team in 2023
- 2022 UICCAC DII Defensive Player of the Year
- Competed for Lynfield College and North Shore City Baseball Club;
- New Zealand U18 National team at the U18 WBSC Oceania Qualifiers in Guam (2019)
- New Zealand U15 National team at U15 WBSC Baseball World Cup in Japan (2016)
- New Zealand U13 National team at the Cal Ripken World Series (2013, 2019)
- Also played soccer
- Parents are Toshiki and Chikage
- Has a younger brother, Bunji
- Enjoys pickleball and golf
- Earning a Certificate in Business Administration
- Hopes to attend physical therapy school
Monday, July 15
Tuesday, February 06
Thursday, May 25
Sunday, May 21
