Shohei Ohtani Announces Personal News on Friday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Chris Phelps | Last updated Nov 21, 2025 11:10 PM ET

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers have certainly enjoyed their two seasons together after the Japanese star signed a 10-year, $700 million deal in December 2023. After spending six postseason-less years with the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani moved across the city and has now won back-to-back World Series titles with the Dodgers, most recently in 2025 against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Along with his two championships, Ohtani has won four MVP awards, including two with the Dodgers. And this past season, he picked up right where he left off in 2024, when he became the first player ever to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season. In 2025, he finished with 55 home runs and 172 hits, adding 62 strikeouts and allowing just five runs in 14 games pitched.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani looks on during an MLB gameKirby Lee-Imagn Images

But just a couple of weeks into the offseason, Ohtani is already making moves away from baseball. On Friday, he announced his first charitable organization, the Shohei Ohtani Family Foundation. The logo features a silhouette of Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, holding hands with their daughter, who was born in April. His dog, Decoy, is also included in the logo.

While not much is known about Ohtani’s new foundation, the website does provide a mission statement focused on improving the lives of children and animals.

"Our mission is to create healthier, happier communities by funding initiatives that inspire children to stay active and live well, and by supporting programs that rescue, protect, and care for animals in need."

"Shohei Ohtani just shared a look at his new 'Shohei Ohtani Family Foundation' which appears to feature himself, his wife Mamiko, his dog Decoy and his daughter," Dodgers Nation wrote on X.

Shohei Ohtani just shared a look at his new “Shohei Ohtani Family Foundation” which appears to feature himself, his wife Mamiko, his dog Decoy and his daughter.

His mission statement says he’s aiming to create healthier, happier communities by funding initiatives that inspire… pic.twitter.com/AZQFaYP2ci
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) November 22, 2025

Ohtani and the Dodgers will now turn their focus to the 2026 MLB season, the third of his deal, where they will look to become the first team to three-peat since the New York Yankees did it from 1998-2000.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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