Shohei Ohtani

Professional baseball player

Japanese Oshu, Japan Cancer 6 ft 4 in

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional baseball player
NationalityJapanese
Date of Birth05/07/1994
Age32 years
BirthplaceOshu, Japan
Zodiac SignCancer

Latest News about Shohei Ohtani

21/10/2026

Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Shohei Ohtani would not need offseason surgery on his left knee or right biceps. The team instead expects rest to be enough for him to return at full strength for spring training.

15/10/2026

Ohtani hit a three-run home run in Game 4 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers, though his overall postseason was a struggle. The Dodgers were swept by the Brewers, ending their title defense short of a third straight World Series.

08/09/2026

Ohtani said he would most likely not pitch again during the 2026 season and would focus on hitting. He had been dealing with left knee soreness and right biceps issues that kept him off the mound after July 3.

13/11/2025

Shohei Ohtani won the 2025 National League MVP Award, earning unanimous support after another dominant offensive season. The award added to a championship year in which he also returned to pitching and was recognized as NLCS MVP during the Dodgers' postseason run.

17/10/2025

Shohei Ohtani delivered one of the most remarkable postseason performances in baseball history in Game 4 of the NLCS, hitting three home runs and pitching six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts. The outburst helped the Dodgers sweep the Brewers and sent the team back to the World Series, where Ohtani was named NLCS MVP.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameShohei Ohtani
NicknameShotime
Known ForTwo-way player in Major League Baseball

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 4 in
Weight210 lbs
Batting HandLeft
Throwing HandRight

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolHanamaki Higashi High School, Iwate, Japan

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseMamiko Tanaka
Children1 daughter

Relationships & More

SpouseMamiko Tanaka

Family

FatherToru Ohtani
MotherKayoko Ohtani
Siblings1 older brother and 1 older sister

Career

Current TeamLos Angeles Dodgers
Former Teams
  • Los Angeles Angels
  • Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
Positions
  • Designated hitter
  • Pitcher
MLB Debut29/03/2018
Notable Achievements
  • 2018 AL Rookie of the Year
  • 2021 MLB All-Star as both pitcher and position player
  • Multiple-time MVP
  • 2024 World Series champion
  • First MLB player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a regular season
  • 2025 National League MVP
  • 2025 NLCS MVP
  • Four-time MLB MVP
  • Five-time All-MLB First Team selection
2026 Season StatusLimited to 14 pitching appearances (85.2 innings, 1.79 ERA) before stepping back from the mound; focused on hitting for the rest of the season
Surgery OutlookTeam said no offseason surgery is planned for his left knee or right biceps; expected to rest and be ready for spring training

Style Quotient

Jersey Number17

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/shoheiohtani/
Xhttps://x.com/ShoheiOfficial

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nicknamed 'Shotime'.
2. He began his professional career in Japan before joining MLB.
3. He is known for being one of baseball's most prominent two-way players.

Also born on 5 July

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