is a former Japanese professional

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and currently pitting coach for the

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of the

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(NPB). He played for the

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of the NPB.

Background

Tateyama began his professional career in 2003 with the Yakult Swallows and became a regular pitcher from the 2004 season and from 2008, a regular starter for the team. At this time his performances improved and he led the

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in winning percentage with 0.800 (12-3). The next year, he led the league in victories, with 16, despite a 3.39 ERA, and in 2010 and 2011 he led the league in shutouts, becoming monthly MVP in August 2010. He was the monthly MVP again in April and September 2012. On September 13, 2019, he held press conference with Kazuhiro Hatakeyama about his retirement. On October 14, 2019, Tateyama become second squad pitting coach for the

of NPB.

References

External links

NPB official site
1981 births Living people Japanese baseball coaches Japanese baseball players Nihon University alumni Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers Nippon Professional Baseball coaches Baseball people from Kanagawa Prefecture Tokyo Yakult Swallows players Yakult Swallows players {{Japan-baseball-bio-stub