He spent his entire playing career with the Yomiuri Giants and served as the team's manager for three seasons.

[citation needed] A superb contact hitter, he is also known for his exemplary defensive play.

Despite his brilliant records, Takahashi has injured himself numerous times over the years going after fly balls.

The injuries primarily resulted from his play style, in which he does not give up on fly balls until they hit the ground.

His first injury was on September 14, 1999, at a Chunichi Dragons game, where he jumped diagonally against the outfield fence, causing a fractured shoulder bone.