Shohei Ohtani, the baseball star, has made headlines once again after securing a record-breaking $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, solidifying his status as one of the highest-paid players in the MLB.
While his professional accomplishments continue to impress fans and critics alike, many are also curious about his personal life, especially his romantic relationships.
Is Shohei Ohtani married?
A surprising revelation came on February 29, 2024, when Shohei Ohtani took to social media to announce that he has tied the knot.
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ star shared this news with his fans, breaking his usual silence about his private life.
“I wanted everyone to know I am now married,” his Instagram post read. Although he did not disclose his wife’s identity, he described her as someone “very special” to him.
Expressing his desire for privacy, Ohtani requested the media to respect his family’s personal life and avoid unauthorized interviews.
Who is Shohei Ohtani?
Born on July 5, 1994, in Iwate, Japan, Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher and designated hitter who currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Known by fans as “Shotime,” Ohtani has previously played for the Los Angeles Angels and the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Nippon Professional Baseball.
As a two-way player, he has drawn comparisons to the legendary Babe Ruth.
Both of Ohtani’s parents have athletic backgrounds, with his mother being a former national-level badminton player, and his father a semi-professional industrial league baseball player in Japan.
Dubbed a “yakyu shonen,” or a baseball-crazy kid, since childhood, Ohtani excelled in various sports, with his high school coach even mentioning his potential to compete in the Olympics as a swimmer.
Despite offers to play for prestigious teams in major cities, Ohtani opted to remain in his local Hanamaki Higashi High School, showcasing his pitching skills.
After graduating, he postponed his MLB ambitions to join Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) and was eventually selected by the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, enabling him to play as a two-way player.
His journey continued with the Los Angeles Angels before signing a groundbreaking 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023.
What is Shohei Ohtani’s net worth?
Shohei Ohtani’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $50 million, according to Clutch Points.
Despite his significant earnings, reports suggest that Ohtani has decided to defer his payments over the course of his 10-year contract with the Dodgers.
He is set to receive $2 million annually until 2033, after which the team will pay him $68 million per year from 2034 to 2043, following the contract expiration.
Known for his frugal lifestyle, Ohtani prefers to live modestly, with his parents overseeing his finances and his mother depositing a monthly sum of around $1000 into his account, as revealed by his former coach Hiroshi Sasaki.
