Shohei Ohtani Announces Birth of Second Child on Instagram
The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, welcomed their new baby after Ohtani was placed on paternity leave Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani announced on Saturday through a post on his official Instagram account that he has become a father again. In the social media post, Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, expressed their deep joy over the safe birth of their new baby and extended their heartfelt thanks to all of their supporters.[1][2][3]
Although the couple did not explicitly state the gender of the newborn, Ohtani shared a photo featuring tiny feet and a blue blanket, suggesting they have welcomed a son. The new baby joins the couple's daughter, who was born in April 2025.[2]
The news of Ohtani's impending fatherhood first emerged on Friday when he was notably absent from the Dodgers' starting lineup. The team subsequently announced that the superstar had been placed on paternity leave. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that he only recently learned of the news himself, noting that Ohtani is well known for keeping his personal and family life private.[1][2]
