Sat Oct 25 03:20:00 UTC 2025: News Article:
Ohtani and Wife, Former Basketball Star Mamiko Tanaka, Welcome First Child
Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, have announced the birth of their first child, a daughter. Ohtani shared the news via Instagram, posting a photo of the newborn’s feet on April 19, 2025. The couple, who married in February 2024, have chosen to keep the baby’s name and specific birth details private.
“I am so grateful to my loving wife who gave birth to our healthy beautiful daughter,” Ohtani wrote. “To my daughter, thank you for making us very nervous yet super anxious parents.”
Tanaka, 28, is a former professional basketball player from Japan. She played for the Fujitsu Red Wave of the Women’s Japan Basketball League from 2019 until her retirement in 2023. The couple’s relationship was initially kept under wraps, with Ohtani first announcing his marriage without identifying his wife. Tanaka was later confirmed as his wife when the Dodgers posted a photo of the pair heading to Seoul for the MLB season opener in March 2024. Since then, Tanaka has been spotted supporting Ohtani at games, including celebrating the Dodgers’ NL West title.
Ohtani, known for his exceptional talent both as a pitcher and a hitter, has expressed a desire to keep his personal life private, requesting the media to respect his family’s privacy. The couple made their first red carpet appearance at the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala in May 2024. The arrival of their daughter marks a new chapter for the celebrated athlete and his wife.
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