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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani welcomes second child with wife Mamiko Tanaka
MLB team Los Angeles Dodgers‘ superstar Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, have announced the birth of their second child.
The couple shared the news Saturday through a joint statement on Instagram. Ohtani was recently placed on the Dodgers’ paternity list and stepped away from the team to be with his family.
“We are again overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in our lives together,” Ohtani and Tanaka wrote. “Thank you for being born safely. We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported us throughout this journey.”
The couple did not reveal the baby’s name, gender, or exact birth date.
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This marks the second child for Ohtani and Tanaka, who welcomed a daughter in April 2025. The family has largely kept personal milestones private since Ohtani announced their marriage in early 2024.
The announcement included a photo of the newborn’s feet wrapped in a blue blanket. Their dog, Decoy, also appeared in the family photo.
The timing comes during another remarkable season for Ohtani.
Shohei Ohtani is once again dominating this MLB season
The 31-year-old star continues to dominate as both a hitter and pitcher for the Dodgers.
Entering the weekend, Ohtani owns a .296 batting average with 15 home runs and 42 RBIs. On the mound, he has posted a 7-2 record with a 1.47 ERA and 78 strikeouts in 73.2 innings.
Ohtani remains one of the leading candidates for both the National League MVP and Cy Young Award. He has already won three consecutive MVP awards, including the last two in the National League.
The Dodgers have not missed a beat despite Ohtani’s brief absence. Los Angeles entered the weekend with MLB’s best record at 49-27 and a commanding lead in the National League West.
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Ohtani is expected to rejoin the club before the end of the weekend. For now, however, baseball has taken a back seat as one of the sport’s biggest stars celebrates a major family milestone.
