Shohei Ohtani is a professional baseball player from Japan. He plays as a pitcher and a designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Los Angeles Angels on March 29, 2019. He signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2024 Major League Baseball season, leading to his first World Series victory.
Shohei Ohtani has been named to the MLB All-Star team five times. Among his other honors and recognitions are the following: AL Rookie of the Year (2018), 3× Silver Slugger Award (2021, 2023, 2024), 2× Hank Aaron Award (2023, 2024), 5× All-MLB First Team (2021–2024), 3× MVP (2021, 2023, 2024), and 2× Home run leader (2023, 2024).
Shohei Ohtani's wife
Mamiko Tanaka is the wife of Shohei Ohtani. The couple first met each other at a training facility a few years ago, as per The Japan Times. Ohtani first shared her image on Instagram in March 2024.
How old is Mamiko Tanaka?
Mamiko Tanaka is 28 years old, as of October 2025. She was born on December 11, 1996, as per People. She hails from Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan, and stands at 5'11" or 180 cm in height, as per Asia Basketball's official website.
What does Mamiko Tanaka do for a living?
Mamiko Tanaka is a former women's basketball player from Japan. She was a member of the Fujitsu Red Wave of the Women's Japan Basketball League and played as a power forward/center, as per Asia Basketball's official website. Throughout her last season in 2023, she played 28 games and shot 47.7% including 69.9% from the free throw line, as per People. She also played internationally for Japan's youth teams and has two gold medals and two silver medals in her collection. She retired in 2023 and justified her retirement for "a lot of reasons" in an interview in April 2023, as per The Japan Times.
How long have Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka been married?
Shohei Ohtani announced his marriage to Mamiko Tanaka in February 2024, as per People.
How many kids does Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka have?
Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka became the parents of a baby girl in April 2025.
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FAQ's On Shohei Ohtani
A. Mamiko Tanaka played basketball for the Fujitsu Red Wave of the Women's Japan Basketball League
A. Mamiko Tanaka's age is 28 years, as of October 2025.
A. Shohei Ohtani stands at 6'3" (190.5 cm) and weighs 210 lbs (95 kg), as of October 2025.
A. Yes, Shohei Ohtani announced his marriage to Mamiko Tanaka in February 2024.
A. Shohei Ohtani has taken up the role of a two-way player for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB.
