Dodgers Superstar Shohei Ohtani and Wife Mamiko Tanaka Expecting First Child, 'Little Rookie', in 2025

Dec 28, 2024, 10:54 PM

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are expecting their first child in 2025. Ohtani announced the news on Instagram, expressing excitement about the 'little rookie' joining their family soon. The announcement was accompanied by an image featuring their dog Decoy, baby clothes, and a sonogram. Ohtani, who joined the Dodgers with a record-breaking $700 million contract in December 2023, had a historic first season with the team, achieving the first 50-homer, 50-steal season in MLB history and winning his third MVP award, his first in the National League. He also contributed to the Dodgers' World Series victory against the New York Yankees, with the record-setting ball later selling for $4.4 million. The series victory included records set by Freddie Freeman and a historic comeback in the final game.