Shohei Ohtani is officially a father.
The Los Angeles Dodgers‘Two-way superstar announced the birth of his first child, a daughter, in a social media post on Saturday. Ohtani welcomed his daughter with wife Mamiko Tanaka.
“I am so grateful to my loving wife who gave birth to our healthy beautiful daughter,” Ohtani wrote in the caption. “To my daughter, thank you for making us very nervous, yet super anxious parents.”
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Los Angeles Dodgers Designated Hitter Shohei Ohtani smiles in Dugout during a spring training match against Texas Rangers February 28, 2024, surprised, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Ohtani also expressed gratitude to Dodgers and the medical staff who helped deliver the baby.
Ohtani, 30, posted on his Instagram account At the end of December, he and his 28-year-old wife, a former professional basketball player from his native Japan, expected a baby in 2025.
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Shohei Ohtani and Ippi Mizuhara of Los Angeles Dodgers during a news conference at Dodger Stadium December 14, 2023 in Los Angeles. (Rob Leiter/MLB photos via Getty Images)
“Can’t wait for the little rookie to join our family soon!” On December 28, mail said. It included a photo showing the couple’s beloved dog, lure and a pink ruffled Onesie along with Babyko and a sonogram covered in a baby -emoji.
Dodgers placed Ohtani on MLB’s paternity list ahead of their series opener on Friday night against Texas Rangers. Manager Dave Roberts said before Saturday’s match he was hopeful Ohtani would join the club for the series final on Sunday.
Los Angeles Dodgers appointed hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates after hit a grand slam during the ninth lap against Tampa Bay Rays in Los Angeles August 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Ohtani can miss up to three games while on paternity leave. Dodgers have a off day Monday and then play the kids in Chicago on Tuesday.
