As coach Takashi Nishimoto (西本 聖, Nishimoto Takashi, born June 27, 1956) is a Japanese baseball coach and retired pitcher.

He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yomiuri Giants, Chunichi Dragons, and Orix Blue Wave from 1976 through 1993.

[1] Nishimoto won seven straight Gold Glove Awards from 1979 through 1985.

[2] He won the Nippon Professional Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Award in 1989.

After his retirement as a player, Nishimoto coached for the Hanshin Tigers and the Chiba Lotte Marines.