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When Shohei Ohtani takes the field for the first game of the 2024 World Series on Friday night (October 25), you might have some questions about the star player for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 30-year-old pitcher and designated hitter has already made history this season as the first player to ever achieve a 50-50 season. He’s a groundbreaking player, but you might also be curious about his personal life. For instance, is Shohei married? As a matter of fact, the professional athlete revealed that he’d gotten married earlier this year. Who did he marry? We can introduce you to his wife Mamiko Tanaka! Keep reading to find out more… It wasn’t until weeks after we learned that he tied the knot that Mamiko‘s identity was revealed. On Instagram, Shohei told his fans that he “began a new life with someone from my Native country of Japan who is very special to me and I wanted everyone to know I am now married.” Mamiko made her grand debut when the Dodgers traveled to South Korea for a game in March. Who is she, though? According to AP, Mamiko is also a professional athlete. While her husband has conquered baseball, she competed in the Women’s Japan Basketball League as a member of the Fujitsu Red Wave. According to The Knot, Mamiko retired from the league in 2023. It’s not entirely clear when Shohei and Mamiko met. However, she has made multiple appearances with him since her big reveal. They made their red carpet debut at the Blue Diamond Gala in May. She also attended many of Shohei‘s game, and she brought along their dog Decoy. Did you know that the newlyweds recently bought some property in LA?
