Shohei Ohtani Welcomes Daughter, Shares Joy on Social Media
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announces the birth of his daughter and expresses gratitude on Instagram.
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Get StartedOhtani, 30, missed the first two games of the series matching the past two World Series champions.
It’s a girl! Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is a first-time father.
Chicago Tribune·14d
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It’s a girl! Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani of the LA Dodgers is now a father
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It's a girl! Two-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers is now a father
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Shohei Ohtani and his wife welcome their first child
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Shohei Ohtani, wife announce birth of daughter with adorable post
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Summary
Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers star, announced the birth of his first child, a daughter, on Instagram. The 30-year-old expressed gratitude towards his wife and the support from his team and medical professionals. Ohtani missed two games due to being on MLB’s paternity list but is expected to return for the series finale. He thanked his fans, teammates, and the Dodgers organization for their encouragement during this exciting time. This milestone follows his major contract signing and marriage announcement earlier this year.
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