is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for 19 seasons for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Yomiuri Giants.

Career

In , Hiroshima Toyo Carp selected him in the first round. Otake represented the Japan national baseball team at the 2000

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. On October 24, 2021, Otake announced his retirement from professional baseball. In 19 seasons in NPB for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Yomiuri Giants, Otake recorded a 102-101 record with a 3.77 ERA and 1,186 strikeouts in 376 total appearances.

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