Shohei Ohtani, wife announce birth of second child
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, announced the birth of their second child. The couple previously had a daughter last year. Ohtani briefly stepped away from his MVP campaign to welcome the new baby.
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The announcement date and the family's previous child are now documented.
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Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka Welcome Second Child
confidence 80%Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, announced the birth of their second child. The couple previously had a daughter last year. Ohtani briefly stepped away from his MVP campaign to welcome the new baby.
What's confirmed:
- Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka had a second child.
- The couple welcomed a daughter last year.
Still unconfirmed:
- The second child was born on June 20, 2026.
- The second child is a son.
- The second child is a daughter.
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Shohei Ohtani and wife announce birth of second child
confidence 100%Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka welcomed their second child. Ohtani took paternity leave and missed a Friday game against the Baltimore Orioles. He has returned to the Dodgers lineup.
What's confirmed:
- Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko announced the birth of their second child.
- Ohtani missed a Friday game for paternity leave.
Still unconfirmed:
- The second child is a son.
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Shohei Ohtani and Wife Mamiko Welcome Second Child
confidence 100%Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, announced the birth of their second child on Saturday. Ohtani missed a Friday game against the Baltimore Orioles for paternity leave. He has since returned to the Dodgers lineup.
What's confirmed:
- Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka welcomed their second child early Saturday morning.
- Ohtani announced the birth via an Instagram post stating, "We are again overjoyed".
- Ohtani missed the Dodgers game against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday for paternity leave.
- Ohtani returned to the Dodgers starting lineup on Saturday.