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Shohei Ohtani announces he is a father again

7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 6:13 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Shohei Ohtani announces he is a father again
Summary

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani shared on social media Saturday that he has become a father again. He announced the news via Instagram, expressing joy over the experience. Ohtani's announcement comes during the MLB season, where he continues to make significant contributions on the field. Details about the child's name or other specifics have not been disclosed.

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Key Details
  • •Ohtani announces fatherhood on Instagram
  • •No details provided about the child
  • •Announcement made during the MLB season
  • •Ohtani continues to perform for the Dodgers
Latest Updates
  • 6:13 AMMLB.com — Dad strength, indeed: Ohtani homers on eve of Father's Day after birth of 2nd child - MLB.com
  • 3:04 AMESPN — Dodgers' Ohtani announces he is a father again
  • 1:31 AMAssociated Press — Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post - AP News
  • 7:36 PMKTLA Los Angeles — Shohei Ohtani, wife announce birth of second child - KTLA
  • 7:10 PMAbcnews.com — Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  • 3:06 PMBleacher Report — Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, Wife Mamiko Announce Birth of Child in IG Photo, 'We Are Again Overjoyed' - Bleacher Report
What they're saying
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Shohei Ohtani is a father again. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has shared the news on his Instagram account. He and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, expressed joy over the safe birth and thanked supporters. A photo of tiny feet and a blue blanket suggest he has a…

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Los Angeles Dodgers ace Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their second child on Friday night. The Dodgers superstar posted a message on his Instagram from him and his wife that said they were “again overjoyed to experience this w…

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Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani announced on social media Saturday that he is a father again, posting on his Instagram account that "we are again overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in our lives together."

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