Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) watch from the dugout during the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani Reveals That He's Now the Father of a Baby Girl!

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Brady Farkas | Last updated Apr 19, 2025 4:36 PM ET

National League MVP Shohei Ohtani, on the paternity list this weekend, announced on Instagram that he and his wife, Mamiko, are now the proud parents of a baby girl.

Ohtani put up a lengthy statement and a picture of the baby's feet, as well as the family dog, Decoy.

The statement read:

Welcome to the Ohtani family! I am so grateful to my loving wife who gave birth to our healthy beautiful daughter. To my daughter, thank you for making us very nervous yet super anxious parents. I would also like to thank the Dodgers organization, my teammates and the fans for their constant support and encouragement. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to all the medical professionals and everyone who dedicated their support to us up until this wonderful day.

Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko, have welcomed a baby girl. https://t.co/rKMlO8qpAb pic.twitter.com/V8oHAJ4APb
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) April 19, 2025

Players can stay on the paternity list for three games, so Ohtani is within his rights to miss the entire series against the Texas Rangers, but manager Dave Roberts did say there was a chance he could be back this weekend still.

A three-time MVP, Ohtani is already the most talented player in the world, can you imagine how good he'll be when he gets that dad strength?

Ohtani hit 54 homers last year and stole 59 bases, becoming the first player in history to go 50/50 for a season. He also helped lead the Dodgers to the World Series - their second title since 2020.

The Dodgers and Rangers are playing again on Saturday afternoon after the Dodgers won on Friday.

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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