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Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post

Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, announced the birth of a son on June 20 via Instagram. Ohtani recently expressed uncertainty about the length of his baseball career following the birth. He was lifted for a pinch hitter during a game on July 4 after feeling something while swinging.

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Ohtani announced the birth of a son and later exited a game due to a physical sensation during a swing.

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  1. Shohei Ohtani Welcomes Second Child and Faces Game Exit

    Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, announced the birth of a son on June 20 via Instagram. Ohtani recently expressed uncertainty about the length of his baseball career following the birth. He was lifted for a pinch hitter during a game on July 4 after feeling something while swinging.

    What's confirmed:

    • Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their second child on June 20 via Instagram.
    • The couple's first child was a daughter born last year.
    • Ohtani stated, "We are again overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in our lives together. Thank you for being born safely."
    • Ohtani was replaced as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of a game on July 4 after feeling something while swinging.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Ohtani's second child is a son.
    • Ohtani is unsure how much longer he will continue playing baseball.
    confidence 90%

  2. Shohei Ohtani Returns to Dodgers Lineup After Birth of Second Child

    Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, announced the birth of their second child via Instagram. Ohtani took a brief paternity leave and missed a game against the Orioles. He has since returned to the Dodgers lineup and hit a home run.

    What's confirmed:

    • Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, welcomed their second child.
    • Ohtani announced the news on Instagram, stating, "We are again overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in our lives together. Thank you for being born safely."
    • Ohtani missed time from the Dodgers lineup while on paternity leave for a game against the Orioles.
    • Shohei Ohtani has returned to the Dodgers lineup.
    • Ohtani hit a home run after returning from paternity leave.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The baby is a son, based on an image of a blue blanket in the Instagram post.
    • Ohtani has a daughter born in April 2025.
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