is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Saitama Seibu Lions. Career Saitama Seibu Lions selected Tawata with the first selection in the 2015 NPB draft. On May 14, 2016, Tawata made his NPB debut. On October 10, 2018, he was selected Japan national baseball team at the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series. On December 2, 2020, he become a free agent. References External links NPB.com 1993 births Living people Baseball people from Okinawa Prefecture Japanese baseball players Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers Saitama Seibu Lions players