Los Angeles, California – MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani made a surprising announcement on Instagram, revealing that he has tied the knot. Known for his privacy regarding personal matters, Ohtani did not divulge many details about his new wife, except for the fact that she is Japanese. The announcement, accompanied by a photo of his dog Dekopin/Decoy, caught fans off guard, especially since Ohtani is currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The news of Ohtani’s marriage came as a late-night revelation in the United States, aligning with the late afternoon in Japan. His sudden Instagram post also follows his recent announcement of signing with the Dodgers earlier in the offseason. The contract was reported to be worth a staggering $700 million, with $680 million deferred, making it a record-breaking deal in MLB history.
Interestingly, even the Dodgers were caught off guard by the news of Ohtani’s marriage, with manager Dave Roberts only learning about it from his wife on Thursday morning. Ohtani, while speaking to reporters in Arizona, described his new wife as a “normal Japanese woman,” emphasizing that she is not a public figure or celebrity. The couple had known each other for three to four years, and Ohtani shared that their relationship had no influence on his decision to sign with the Dodgers.
Although Ohtani remained tight-lipped about the exact timing of the wedding, he revealed that his wife fully supported his career decisions. The 29-year-old also mentioned that they had gotten engaged the previous year, and his wife is currently accompanying him during spring training. This revelation comes just days after Ohtani’s successful spring training debut with the Dodgers, where he impressed by hitting an opposite-field, two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox.
As the Dodgers gear up to kick off their season against the San Diego Padres in South Korea, Ohtani’s new status as a married man adds an extra layer of intrigue to his already fascinating journey in baseball. The presence of his wife during what promises to be an exciting season for the Dodgers only adds to the excitement surrounding Ohtani’s future on and off the field.