As coach Tomoki Takata (高田 知季, born May 6, 1990) is a Japanese former professional baseball second baseman, and current the second squad infield defense and base running coach for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

[2] On March 25, 2013, Takata debuted in the Pacific League against the Saitama Seibu Lions,[3] and he recorded his first hit on August 6.

[clarification needed][7] He recorded his first home run against the Yomiuri Giants in the interleague play on June 7.

[12] He finished the regular season in 58 games with a batting average of .228, two home runs, am RBI of 8, and 2 stolen bases.

[13] Takata hit a two-run home run in a come-from-behind match against the Orix Buffaloes on May 4, 2018.

[22] On October 31, 2022, the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks announced that Takata would be the rehabilitation coach from the 2023 season.