Niko Takayesu

Niko Takayesu

  • Award
    Baseball Positional Performer of the Week
  • Week Of
    4/17/2017
  • Sport
    Baseball
  • School
    Grinnell College
  • Year
    Senior
  • Position
    Shortstop/Second Base
  • Hometown
    Kailua, Hawaii
  • High School
    Punahou School
Takayesu had a huge week as the Pioneers took three of four games from Knox College. He hit a sizzling .556, going 10-of-18 at the plate with two doubles, a homer, two stolen bases and six runs scored. Takayesu accumulated an .833 slugging percentage during the week and .600 on-base percentage. Additionally, the Pioneers’ leadoff man became Grinnell's all-time leader in career walks with 80.