Soka University

High School
Graduated from Aliso Niguel High School…competed for two years of varsity baseball for the Wolverines…recipient of the Esprit de Wolverine Award for academic excellence as well as Honor Roll…involved in Religious Volunteer Activities…provides his services as a private baseball coach…often volunteers at the Food Bank.
 
Personal
Born and raised in Aliso Viejo, California…parents; Seiji and Kiko Takaku…one brother; Max, who is a member of the Soka University of America Men’s Golf team…competed for the Orange County Scorpions Baseball Club… also considered attending UC Los Angeles, UC San Diego, and UC Irvine before committing to be a Lion…concentrating in Social and Behavioral Sciences and studying Spanish at SUA…fluent in Japanese…hobbies include baseball, studying, and reading.