LA Angels Sensation Shohei Ohtani Shares Joyful News of Marriage on Social Media
Shohei Ohtani, the sensational talent of LA Angels, pleasantly surprised fans by announcing his recent marriage through a heartfelt social media post. Learn more about the personal side of the Major League Baseball star.
Major League Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani surprised fans on Thursday by announcing that he is now married.
In a post on Instagram in Japanese, Ohtani shared, "As the season approaches, I am happy to inform you all that I have tied the knot."
"We are still young and there are many things we don’t know yet, but we hope you will warmly watch over us,” he said. “We hope that the two of us (and one dog) will work together to support each other and move forward alongside with our fans.”
He added that his spouse “is a Japanese woman” and stated in English that she is someone “who is very special to me” but shared no other details about her identity.
The 29-year-old announced that he will hold a press conference on Friday. He also requested the media to respect his privacy and refrain from contacting him or his family for interviews.
Following his Instagram post, Ohtani's marriage news quickly became one of Japan's top five trending topics on X, previously known as Twitter. Fans were left stunned by his announcement.
On X, a user posted, "Ohtani san is tying the knot! I am curious to know who the fortunate lady is!"
Some Instagram followers were less thrilled with the news.
“Taking off work to mourn the loss of Shohei,” one user replied to Ohtani’s post.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 21: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after flying out during the ninth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 21, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels shows his reaction after flying out in the ninth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 21, 2023 in Anaheim, California. This moment was captured by photographer Sean M. Haffey and beautifully showcased in the image above.
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In December, Shohei Ohtani made headlines by revealing his departure from the Los Angeles Angels to join their crosstown rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, in a groundbreaking 10-year, $700 million agreement. This move came after much anticipation and discussion in the baseball world.
Shortly after signing with the Dodgers, he shocked everyone by choosing to defer over 97% of his record-setting contract until the end of the 10-year term of the agreement.
On Tuesday, Ohtani kicked off his Dodgers career with a bang, hitting a massive home run in his Spring Training debut during the team's 9-6 Cactus League win against the Chicago White Sox.
It was the first time that the reigning American League MVP had stepped up to the plate since undergoing elbow surgery in September. Ohtani is known for his two-way abilities but likely won’t return to the mound to pitch until 2025, according to the physician who performed the surgery.
CNN’s Matias Grez contributed to reporting.
Editor's P/S:
Shohei Ohtani's marriage announcement has taken the baseball world by storm, leaving fans both thrilled and heartbroken. While some celebrate his newfound happiness, others mourn the loss of their beloved bachelor status. The news has sparked a range of emotions, highlighting the personal connection fans feel with their favorite athletes.
Ohtani's decision to keep his wife's identity private is a testament to his desire for privacy and respect for her wishes. It also serves as a reminder that athletes, despite their fame, deserve the same level of privacy as anyone else. As fans, we should respect Ohtani's choices and wish him and his new spouse all the best in their journey together.
