 2016 ended with Takahashi touching personal best totals for season at-bats, RBIs, hits and OBP.Shūhei started the season on with the farm team, but was called up on 4 May quickly to replace Alex Guerrero at third-base against the Hiroshima Toyo Carp following the Cuban slugger's 2 errors the previous game.Shūhei batted 6th fielding at third base.