Shohei Ohtani and Wife Mamiko Tanaka Expecting First Child: ‘Little Rookie’ on the Way

Shohei Ohtani, 30, and Mamiko Tanaka, 28, a former professional Japanese basketball player, married in February 2024.

Shohei Ohtani with his wife Mamiko Tanaka
Shohei Ohtani with his wife Mamiko Tanaka.

Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers star, and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are expecting their first child. Ohtani shared the news on Instagram with a photo featuring baby items and a sonogram, expressing his excitement for their “little rookie” joining the family.

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Ohtani, 30, and Tanaka, 28, a former professional Japanese basketball player, married in February 2024. Their relationship has been marked by mutual support, with Tanaka frequently attending Ohtani’s games and public events.

This announcement follows a remarkable year for Ohtani, who signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers last December after winning two MVP awards with the Angels. In his first season with the Dodgers, he secured his third MVP award and contributed significantly to the team’s World Series victory against the Yankees.

The couple’s announcement has garnered significant attention, with over a million likes and thousands of congratulatory comments from fans and fellow athletes.

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