Shohei Ohtani unveils his wife's identity, a fellow prominent athlete
The wait is over as Shohei Ohtani, the renowned Major League Baseball player, has disclosed the identity of his newly-wed wife, who happens to be a distinguished athlete as well. Discover the intriguing connection between these two sports stars.
The mystery surrounding Major League Baseball star Shohei Ohtani's marriage has finally been solved. Just two weeks after surprising everyone with the announcement, he has now disclosed the identity of his new wife - who happens to be a top athlete as well.
Ohtani, who is 29 years old, shared a picture on Instagram last Thursday. The photo showed him and his partner standing next to each other by the Los Angeles Dodgers’ team plane as they were heading to South Korea.
Although Ohtani did not mention her name in the post, the Dodgers later verified that the woman in the picture is Mamiko Tanaka. She is a former standout player for Fujitsu Red Wave in the Women’s Japan Basketball League.
Tanaka, 27, has represented Japan at U16, U17, and U18 levels, as stated on FIBA's website.
Ohtani, a well-known player with dual skills on the field, is a beloved figure in Japan.
He caused a stir on February 29 when he announced on Instagram that he had tied the knot with a "Japanese woman" who holds a special place in his heart. However, he chose not to reveal any further information about her identity.
Feb 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) takes the field prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
On February 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, Shohei Ohtani (17) from the Los Angeles Dodgers got ready to play against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Credits to Joe Camporeale for the image.
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Fans were shocked by the announcement, causing Ohtani and his marriage to trend as a top five topic on social platform X.
The Dodgers are set to travel to South Korea for a series of exhibition games and a two-game regular season match against the San Diego Padres.
In December, Ohtani surprised everyone by leaving the Los Angeles Angels to join their crosstown rivals. He signed a massive 10-year, $700 million deal, setting a new record in baseball.
Right after signing the deal, Ohtani made a unique choice. He decided to defer over 97% of his salary until the end of his contract. This move was unexpected and unprecedented in the world of sports.
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