Shohei Ohtani is officially a father.
THE Dodgers of Los Angeles“The double -meaning superstar announced the birth of her first child, a girl, in an article on social networks on Saturday. Ohtani welcomed her daughter with the wife Mamiko Tanaka.
“I am so grateful to my loving wife who gave birth to our beautiful daughter in good health,” wrote Ohtani in legend. “To my daughter, thank you for making us very nervous but super anxious parents.”
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Los Angeles Dodgers appointed the shoi Ohtani smile in the canoe in a training match in the spring against the Texas Rangers on February 28, 2024, in Surprise, Ariz. (Photo / Lindsey Wasson)
Ohtani also expressed his gratitude to dodgers and medical staff who helped deliver the baby.
Ohtani, 30, published on His Instagram account At the end of December, that he and his 28 -year -old wife, a former professional basketball player from his native Japan, awaited a baby in 2025.
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Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara of Los Angeles Dodgers at a press conference at Dodger Stadium on December 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Rob Leiter / MLB photos via Getty Images)
“I can’t wait for the little recruit to join our family soon!” The December 28 position said. He included a photo showing the beloved dog of the couple, the lure and a pink foot cover with baby shoes and an ultrasound covered by a baby emoji.
The Dodgers placed Ohtani on the MLB paternity list before their first series of series Friday evening against the Texas Rangers. Manager Dave Roberts said on Saturday’s match that he hoped that Ohtani would join the club for the final of the series on Sunday.
Los Angeles Dodgers appointed the shoppingr Shohei Ohtani (17 years old) famous after hitting a big slam in the ninth round against the Rays of Tampa Bay in Los Angeles on August 23, 2024. (AP photo / Ashley Landis)
Ohtani can miss up to three games on paternity leave. The Dodgers have a day off on Monday, then play the Cubs in Chicago on Tuesday.
