Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and pitcher Shohei Ohtani recently shared a significant personal update, revealing the identity of his new wife, Mamiko Tanaka, on social media. The announcement came after Ohtani, known for his remarkable dual talents on the baseball field, hinted at his marriage to a “normal Japanese woman” in late February without disclosing further details. The unveiling occurred as the couple were pictured boarding a plane to South Korea, along with a photo featuring them and Ohtani’s teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Mamiko Tanaka, a former basketball player for the Fujitsu Red Wave in the Women’s Japan Basketball League, has now been formally identified as Ohtani’s spouse. The pair’s announcement has garnered significant attention, supplementing Ohtani’s professional news, notably his recent entry into the Dodgers and a record-breaking $700 million contract that places him among the sport’s top earners.

Despite his stellar achievements, including comparisons to legendary Babe Ruth for his unparalleled skills as both a hitter and pitcher, Ohtani will not pitch this season owing to elbow surgery. Instead, he is slated to debut as a designated hitter in the upcoming game against the San Diego Padres in Seoul, marking a new chapter in his professional journey amidst personal milestones.

Fans and supporters of Ohtani have expressed their excitement and well-wishes for the couple on social media, eagerly anticipating not only Ohtani’s return to the field but also celebrating this new phase of his life.