Ohtani Welcomes Exciting News: Baby on the Way for 2025!

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani, the renowned star of the Los Angeles Dodgers, shared exciting news on Instagram this past Saturday: he and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are expecting a child in 2025.

In his post, Ohtani expressed his joy, stating, “Can’t wait for the little rookie to join our family soon!” The announcement featured a heartwarming image of their dog, Decoy, alongside a pink ruffled onesie, baby shoes, and a sonogram obscured by a playful baby emoji.

Ohtani, recently honored as The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third consecutive time, had previously revealed his marriage to Tanaka, a former professional basketball player from Japan. This revelation took many by surprise, including teammates and fans, given Ohtani’s typically private nature.