Los Angeles Dodgers wonder Shohei Ohtani recently became a first-time father with the birth of a daughter. The couple announced the joyful news on social media shortly after Ohtani missed a game against the Texas Rangers on Friday, April 19, 2024. Their baby girl represents a new milestone for the family, who are taking to parenthood with open arms.
Ohtani has become an immediate focal point for the Dodgers ever since being acquired for their playoff push. He is personally on the paternity list right now, returning from three days spent helping his wife adjust to life with their new child. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts just raised the stakes dramatically with a thrilling prediction. Ohtani could be back in action as soon as this weekend!
He’s as good as anybody I’ve ever seen at compartmentalizing. Since he loves sleep so much, it’d be really interesting to see how his sleep prevails or doesn’t prevail when he becomes a father,” Roberts said about how Ohtani could balance being a parent with the rigors of his profession.
The couple, who married in February 2024, had largely remained under the radar until now. When asked about their marriage, Ohtani made the announcement in an Instagram post thanking his wife for giving birth to their new family.
I am so thankful to my beautiful wife for giving birth to our lovely, healthy baby girl, Ohtani cried. In closing, he thanked all who were in their corner during this transformational journey.
He continued, “I benevolently want to thank all the health workers. Your assistance and efforts before this (amazing) day have been very helpful for us.
Fans had speculated about Ohtani’s personal life after he shared that he and Mamiko were expecting a “little rookie” last December. Tanaka, once a professional basketball player in Japan, has since transitioned into the full-time role of dedicated mother.
Just two weeks after their daughter’s birth, Ohtani posted a photo with the baby, intensifying fan curiosity about his wife’s identity. Though he has been famously coy about his private life at first, Ohtani has slowly started answering questions about his life away from the diamond.
As he enters this exciting new chapter of his life personally and professionally with the Dodgers, Ohtani is still working hard on behalf of his new squad. If he decides to sit more permanently, he can be placed on the restricted list. He’s looking forward to navigating the challenges of being a new dad. While all that is going on, he is firmly focused on accelerating his team’s success.