Shohei Ohtani Welcomes Daughter, Shares Joy on Social Media
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announces the birth of his daughter and expresses gratitude on Instagram.
Chicago TribuneIt’s a girl! Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is a first-time father.
The GuardianIt’s a girl! Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani of the LA Dodgers is now a father
Associated PressIt's a girl! Two-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers is now a father
CBS NewsShohei Ohtani and his wife welcome their first child
USA TODAYShohei Ohtani, wife announce birth of daughter with adorable post
Overview
Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers star, announced the birth of his first child, a daughter, on Instagram. The 30-year-old expressed gratitude towards his wife and the support from his team and medical professionals. Ohtani missed two games due to being on MLB’s paternity list but is expected to return for the series finale. He thanked his fans, teammates, and the Dodgers organization for their encouragement during this exciting time. This milestone follows his major contract signing and marriage announcement earlier this year.
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Shohei Ohtani's wife is Mamiko Tanaka, a former professional basketball player from Japan.
Yes, Shohei Ohtani was placed on MLB's paternity list and missed two games, but is expected to return for the series finale.
No, Ohtani and his wife did not share their daughter's name or a photo of the newborn, but did share an image of the couple holding their daughter's tiny feet.
Ohtani expressed gratitude towards his wife, the medical staff, his team, and fans, and thanked his newborn daughter for making them nervous yet anxious parents.
Earlier this year, Shohei Ohtani announced his marriage and signed a major contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers before the birth of his daughter.