Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and spouse Mamiko expect their first child

Recent off his World Collection victory, the Los Angeles Dodgers participant Shohei Ohtani is able to grow to be a father worthy of the grand slam.

Ohtani, 30 years outdated, and his spouse, Mamiko Tanakarevealed on Saturday, December 28 that they had been anticipating their first child.

“I can’t look ahead to the brand new addition to affix our household quickly,” Ohtani wrote by way of Instagramsharing an ultrasound photograph subsequent to a pink jumpsuit and miniature sneakers.

Within the image, child gear was sitting subsequent to it the couple’s beloved dogLure.

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“CONGRATULATIONS, SHOHEI, MAMIKO and DECOY! We’re getting a ShoBABY,” learn an Instagram remark from ESPN Los Angeles.

The MLB Celebrity revealed in February that he had married, initially preserving his spouse’s title non-public.

“To all my pals and followers, I’ve an announcement to make,” he mentioned by way of Instagram. “Not solely did I begin a brand new chapter in my profession with the Dodgers, however I additionally began a brand new life with somebody from my residence nation of Japan, who could be very particular to me and I wished everybody to everybody know that I’m now married I’m enthusiastic about what’s to return and thanks to your help.

He added in Japanese: “We’re nonetheless younger and [there are] many issues we have no idea but, however we hope that you’ll watch over us warmly. We hope the 2 of us (and a canine) will work collectively to help one another and transfer ahead alongside our followers.

Ohtani, a baseball pitcher, performed 5 seasons in his native Japan earlier than becoming a member of Los Angeles in 2017. Practically six years later, he signed a 10-year contract with the Dodgers.

“Dodgers followers, thanks for welcoming me to your staff,” Ohtani mentioned in December 2023. press release. “I can say 100% that you just, the Dodgers group and I share the identical aim: bringing World Collection parades to the streets of Los Angeles.”

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Ohtani acquired his want by making the playoffs for the primary time this fall. He led the Dodgers to a World Series victory towards the New York Yankees in October.

“I am honored to have the ability to be a part of a season the place we have performed the longest and to have the ability to know this staff,” he advised reporters afterward. “My first yr and my first expertise successful a World Collection was an enormous honor.”

He continued: “We had been in a position to get by the common season, I believe, due to the power of this staff, this group. And playoff success is similar to how we had been in a position to obtain it throughout the common season. As soon as once more, the power of the group. Extraordinarily honored to be part of this.