Ohtani missed a home game against the Baltimore Orioles at Dodger Stadium on June 20 to be with his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, during the delivery. According to local reports, he was removed from the game roster to support her.
Tanaka gave birth to their second child, approximately 14 months after the couple welcomed their first daughter in April of the previous year. The gender of the newborn has not been disclosed.
Notably, the news of this birth was kept largely under wraps by both Japanese and American media. While Ohtani and Tanaka announced their first pregnancy, they did not reveal details about the second child until just before the birth.
Ohtani shared the news on his social media, posting a photo of the newborn's tiny foot. He had previously shared a similar image when his first daughter was born.
"We are very happy to experience this special moment again as a family," Ohtani wrote, adding, "Thank you for being born healthy."
He also expressed gratitude to everyone who has supported their family throughout this journey.
Ohtani announced his marriage in 2024 and has since become a prominent star in Major League Baseball while also building a family with two children.
Ohtani is expected to return to the team after taking time off for the birth.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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