Shohei Ohtani and Wife Expect First Child

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani announced on Instagram that he and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are expecting their first child in 2025. The post featured a heartwarming photo with their dog, Decoy, and included baby clothes and a sonogram covered by an emoji. Ohtani expressed his excitement with the caption, 'Can't wait for the little rookie to join our family soon!' This joyful news follows Ohtani's successful 2024 season, where he was named AP's Male Athlete of the Year for the third time and led the Dodgers to a World Series victory. Additionally, he married Tanaka in February 2024, marking a significant year in both his personal and professional life. The couple's new baby is expected to inherit impressive athletic genes, with Ohtani as a baseball icon and Tanaka as a former professional basketball player.