Shohei Ohtani Announces First Child with Wife

Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, announced on Instagram that he and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are expecting their first child. The couple, who married earlier this year, shared the news with a post featuring their dog, Decoy, alongside baby items and a sonogram image. This announcement concludes an eventful year for Ohtani, marked by a record-breaking $700 million contract with the Dodgers, his third MVP award, and a World Series win. Ohtani's athletic achievements this year include becoming the first MLB player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. The announcement has been met with excitement, given Tanaka's own background as a professional basketball player in Japan. Details about the baby, including the due date, remain undisclosed as Ohtani is known for his privacy regarding personal life matters.