The Dodgers star posted on Instagram that he and wife Mamiko ‘can’t wait for the little rookie’ to join their team ...

Fresh off his World Series win, Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani is ready to become a grand slam-worthy father.

Shohei Ohtani announced in an Instagram post on Dec. 28, 2024 that he and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are expecting their first child together.

Shohei Ohtani and his wife ... or “Decoy,” who was laying down on his back next to the baby gear. “Can’t wait for the little rookie to join our family soon!” the caption read.

Ohtani, 30, and his wife ... In the image, the baby gear sat beside the couple’s beloved dog, Decoy. “CONGRATS, SHOHEI, MAMIKO, and DECOY! We’re getting a ShoBABY,” an Instagram comment ...

Shohei Ohtani is a three-time MVP and a World ... lying next to the baby gear. Ohtani offered no more details about the baby’s expected arrival – in keeping with the way he guards his private ...