Takahashi becomes youngest recipient of monthly MVP award

Takahashi becomes youngest recipient of monthly MVP award

Seibu Lions right-hander Kona Takahashi speaks at a press conference in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Sept. 4, 2015, after becoming the youngest-ever recipient in Japan of the monthly MVP award at 18 years, six months. Takahashi lost his first-team debut but won his next four starts. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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