ARLINGTON, Texas — On Saturday, Shohei Ohtani took to Instagram to share the joyous news of the birth of his first child, a daughter, with his wife, Mamiko Tanaka. The announcement highlights a significant personal milestone for the accomplished baseball player.

In his heartfelt post, Ohtani expressed his gratitude towards his wife, stating, “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.”

Ohtani’s Current Status with the Dodgers

Ohtani has been placed on the paternity list since Friday, opting to remain in Los Angeles while the Dodgers are playing against the Texas Rangers in Arlington. This decision was made in anticipation of welcoming their newborn into the world.

Before the birth announcement, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts noted on Saturday afternoon that it was still a possibility for Ohtani to return to the lineup for the final game of the series on Sunday, although plans had not been confirmed yet. “I’m hopeful,” Roberts remarked regarding Ohtani’s potential return.

Background on Ohtani’s Family

This new chapter in Ohtani’s life was confirmed publicly when he announced the pregnancy back in December. The couple tied the knot in the same winter that Ohtani signed his landmark 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers, a deal that underscored his status as one of baseball’s premier talents.

Community Support

During a live interview on Fox’s broadcast, Dodgers manager Roberts expressed the sentiments of the entire baseball community, stating, “All of the baseball world, the Dodger family, is so excited for Shohei and Mamiko. Congratulations, Sho!”