Fans have often marveled at Shohei Ohtani for his exceptional pitching or impressive home runs. However, this time, it’s his personal life that has left his devoted supporters astonished. Ohtani surprised his most dedicated fans when he disclosed that he is married.
Ohtani has been the center of attention for baseball enthusiasts since joining the superstar lineup of the Dodgers. According to AP News, the baseball player secured a significant 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles-based team. While fans eagerly anticipated watching him in spring training for the upcoming 2024 season, Ohtani had more surprising news to share beyond joining the Dodgers.
Taking to Instagram on February 29, 2024, the baseball player, writing in his native Japanese, disclosed a well-kept secret — he had recently tied the knot. The translated post conveyed, “Not only have I begun a new chapter in my career with the Dodgers, but I’ve also started a new life with someone special from my native Japan, and I wanted everyone to know I am now married.” Fans were taken aback by this revelation, as many were unaware of Ohtani’s relationship status. Concluding his message with excitement for the future, the Dodgers star chose to share about his marriage, yet numerous details about his wife remain veiled in mystery. Here’s what we know about her.
Shohei Ohtani shares few details about his new wife
Known for his guarded personal life, Shohei Ohtani’s decision to keep his marriage private isn’t unexpected. In the social media post, the Dodgers star did disclose one detail about his wife—she hails from Japan. While information about Ohtani’s wife has been elusive, turning their relationship into one of the most secretive in the public eye, the baseball star is gradually beginning to share more about his newfound love.
Following the revelation of his marriage, Ohtani discussed his wife in an interview with Number Web. The baseball star divulged some details that intrigued those eager to know more about his mysterious partner, including the fact that he is older than her. In the translated interview, Ohtani remarked, “I’m 30 this year, and she’s … maybe 28. Oh, sorry if I’m wrong (lol).” Despite occasional visits to Ohtani in America, he maintains constant communication with her over the phone while she’s in Japan. He shared, “While we were on the phone, we were watching something together … We were watching comedy, and we were also watching dramas.” As an example, he mentioned, “For instance, we were watching ‘VIVANT,’ and currently, we’re watching Netflix’s ‘House of Shinobi.'”
Speaking to Number Web, Ohtani expressed gratitude for the differences between him and his wife. He mentioned that while she enjoys reading and he doesn’t, their “different things are different.” Although fans may still be in the dark about her name and appearance, Ohtani is gradually revealing more about her as time passes.
Even Dave Roberts was taken aback by Shohei Ohtani’s marriage.
While Shohei Ohtani has seemingly undergone a significant life change by getting married, the baseball player himself doesn’t perceive much difference. Speaking to Number Web, he mentioned, “I haven’t changed, so getting married and having a dog is something that has changed, but I don’t really feel it at the moment. Maybe that will change once I have children. But I don’t feel like there’s been that big of a change.” Despite Ohtani’s sense that not much has altered, the world certainly sees the change.
Ohtani’s marriage announcement has become one of MLB’s best-kept secrets, and surprisingly, that’s not a negative thing. The baseball player astounded everyone with the news, and even those closest to him were unaware. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admitted his surprise at Ohtani being married but expressed his happiness for the baseball star. He told AP News, “I’m very happy for him and his bride. As far as wedding gifts, we got surprised and didn’t have much time to think about it. I’m sure it’s en route.” Ohtani’s marriage has created quite a stir, and as the upcoming baseball season approaches, all eyes will be on him, not just for his talent but to see if his mystery wife makes an appearance at a game.
