Shohei Ohtani and Wife Mamiko Expecting Baby
Celebrating the Dodgers’ Division Title
Shohei Ohtani, his wife Mamiko Tanaka, and their dog Dekopin (or Decoy) celebrated the Dodgers’ National League West division title on the field.
Big News from the Ohtani Family
World Series champion Shohei Ohtani announced on his social media page on December 28 that the couple is expecting a baby. The news comes less than a year after the Los Angeles Dodgers star revealed he and Mamiko Tanaka were married. The baby will join the couple’s dog Dekopin, or Decoy, who has made several public appearances around Dodger Stadium.
Ohtani’s Dog Decoy Makes an Appearance
The Dodgers line-up has three MVP, but another MVP (Most Valuable Pet), Shohei Ohtani’s dog Decoy, made an appearance at the team’s World Series parade.
When Can We Expect the New Addition?
Ohtani did not specify when the couple expects to welcome the little one into the world.
A Look into the Couple’s Life
Not much is known about the couple, other than their occasional public appearances. However, in previous reports, Mamiko seems to have gotten a massive stamp of approval from her in-laws as her father-in-law, Toru Otani, published an open letter in Japan praising her during Shohei’s historic 2024 MLB season.
Toru Otani’s Letter
In the open letter published by Sponichi’s Naoyuki Yanagihara back in September 2024, Toru Otani said Mamiko helped Shohei get through the Ippei Mizuhara fraud scandal from earlier in the year. "There was the fraud case before the season started, and it left me feeling very worried," Toru’s Sept. 2024 post read, in translated English. "But as a married man, you have someone by your side that you can talk to anytime, which gave me relief. Without Mamiko, you would not be where you are today."
Conclusion
Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko are expecting a new addition to their family, and fans are excited to welcome the little one. The couple has been keeping their personal life private, but it’s clear that Mamiko has been a huge support system for Shohei both on and off the field.
FAQs
Q: When is the expected arrival date of the baby?
A: Shohei Ohtani did not specify the exact date.
Q: How did Mamiko help Shohei during the Ippei Mizuhara fraud scandal?
A: According to Toru Otani’s letter, Mamiko was a source of comfort and support for Shohei during the scandal.
Q: What is the name of the Ohtani’s dog?
A: The dog’s name is Dekopin, or Decoy.
Q: Has the Ohtani family made any public appearances together?
A: Yes, the couple and their dog Decoy have made several public appearances around Dodger Stadium.
