Shohei Ohtani, the renowned Los Angeles Dodgers player, has shared a glimpse into his personal life by posting a photo with his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, on Instagram. Tanaka, a former professional basketball player, was seen with Ohtani in a picture taken in front of an airplane, signaling the couple’s entry into the public eye. This revelation follows Ohtani’s earlier announcement of his marriage, where he mentioned marrying “a normal Japanese woman” he had known for years, without disclosing her identity.
Mamiko Tanaka, aged 27, has a notable sports background herself, having played basketball for the Fujitsu Red Wave in the Women’s Japan Basketball League from 2019 to 2023. Ohtani, 29, is set to make his debut as a designated hitter for the Dodgers in the upcoming game against the San Diego Padres in Seoul. His pitching is on hold due to an elbow surgery he underwent last fall.