Fans are scouring for the name of the wife of Shohei Ohtani
Joining the Los Angeles Dodgers isn’t the sole significant change for Shohei Ohtani this year. The MLB sensation took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal that he has tied the knot.
Who is the wife of Shohei Ohtani and what is her name as Japanese baseball player reveals he’s married on Instagram
Known for his guarded approach to personal matters, Ohtani shared minimal information about his wedding and his newlywed, except for her Japanese identity with the name of his wife not known yet.
Shohei Ohtani said his wife is a “normal Japanese woman” and not a celebrity who he has known for 3-4 years
He didn’t say when they got married, but insisted the relationship had no bearing on his decision and that she was supportive of him signing with the Dodgers
The lone image in his announcement features his dog, Dekopin/Decoy. The news broke late at night In the United States and in the late afternoon in Japan. He is set to reveal more about his wife in an interview on March 1.
Shohei Ohtani spoke to the press today about his marriage but did not disclose much information about his wife. On Twitter Japan the gossip/speculation appears to be continuing, with focus on the same person I mentioned in my earlier thread:pic.twitter.com/aoJtAMlkxU https://t.co/PLJAUDQVlF
— Jeffrey J. Hall 🇯🇵🇺🇸 (@mrjeffu) March 1, 2024
What Did Shohei Ohtani Say?
Ohtani’s complete caption reads: “To all my friends and fans worldwide, I have an important announcement to share. In addition to embarking on a new chapter in my career with the Dodgers, I have also embarked on a new journey in life with someone special from my homeland of Japan.
“I wanted everyone to know that I am now married. I am eager for the adventures ahead and express my gratitude for your continued support.”
just found out shohei ohtani got married pic.twitter.com/piM06aArpB
— ana (@winmyeon) February 29, 2024
Shohei Ohtani’s Contract with Dodgers
Ohtani has developed a tendency to surprise fans with significant announcements through sudden Instagram posts. Earlier this offseason, he revealed his signing with the Dodgers via his account, disclosing a record-breaking deal worth $700 million, with $680 million deferred.
Interestingly, the news of Ohtani’s marriage reportedly caught even the Dodgers off guard, according to Fabian Ardaya. Manager Dave Roberts, unaware until Thursday morning when his wife informed him, was among those taken by surprise.
Ohtani Describe Wife as ‘Normal Japanese Woman’
Providing additional insights on his personal life during a press conference in Arizona, Ohtani described his wife as a “normal Japanese woman,” emphasizing that she is not a celebrity and that they have known each other for three or four years, as reported by Jack Harris.
Although Ohtani chose not to disclose the exact date of their marriage, he asserted that his relationship had no influence on his decision to sign with the Dodgers, a decision his wife fully supported.
Afditionally, Ohtani shared with Japanese media that he got engaged last year and confirmed that his wife is accompanying him during spring training. The 29-year-old revealed his marital status just two days after a successful spring training debut with the Dodgers.
During the game, Ohtani showcased his formidable hitting prowess by smashing an impressive opposite-field, two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox in his third at-bat. The Dodgers are set to kick off their season on March 20 against the San Diego Padres in South Korea, and there’s speculation that Ohtani’s wife might be present for the occasion.
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