Shohei Ohtani: wife, stats, contract, trade, age, height, net worth

Shohei Ohtani: wife, stats, contract, trade, age, height, net worth

Claudia Kogi
updated at August 9, 2023 at 9:30 AM

Talk of an athlete who can throw 100 mph softball, meet Shohei Ohtani, who has written history by becoming the first Japanese national to ever play in the big leagues. Additionally, he is one of the best players in the MLB. Lately, millions have been asking who Ohtani's wife is?

Does Shohei Ohtani have a wife
Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels runs to first base after hitting a single during the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners on 19 September 2022 in Anaheim, California. Photo: Katelyn Mulcahy
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Today, Shohei Ohtani is near the top of the leaderboard in almost every significant statistic for hitting and pitching. Additionally, following his incredible pitch skills, he has become a sought-after personality amassing substantial fan bases across social media platforms.

Profile summary

Full name

Shohei Ohtani

Place of birth

Oshu, Iwate, Japan

Date of birth

5 July 1994

Age

28 years old as of September 2022

Zodiac sign

Cancer

Nationality

Japanese

Ethnicity

Mixed

Father

Toru

Mother

Kayoko

Weight

209 pounds or 95 kilograms

Height

6 feet 5 inches or 196 centimetres

Profession

Professional baseball pitcher

Current team

Los Angeles Angels

Net worth

$10 million

Social media presence

Instagram

Does Shohei Ohtani have a wife?

Interestingly, ever since the famed athlete rose to stardom, he has kept details regarding his personal life away from the public. That said, whether or not he is married or even having kids remains a mystery. However, rumours have emerged that he could be involved with Kamalani Dung. Until the player debunks the rumours, Kamalani remains his probable fling as of 2022.

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Where was Ohtani born?

The renowned baseball pitcher was born in Oshu, Iwate, Japan, to Toru and Kayoko Ohtani. He was bred alongside his two siblings, Ryuta, his older brother and Yuka, his sister. His family seems to be of athletes as his brother Ryuta is a professional baseball player in the Japanese Industrial League.

Regarding his educational background, the famed player attended Hanamaki higashi High School, where he began nurturing his baseball passion. Upon completion of his high school education, he joined Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.

Shohei Ohtani's age

The famed player was born in 1994. Therefore, as of September 2022, he is 28 years of age. Shohei Ohtani's height is 6 feet 5 inches or 196 centimetres, and his weight is 209 pounds or 95 kilograms. He has black eyes and hair.

Shohei Ohtani's career stats
Shohei of the Los Angeles Angels throws a bullpen session prior to the game against the Seattle Mariners at on 16 September 2022 in Anaheim, California. Photo: Jayne Kamin-Oncea
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Shohei Ohtani's career stats

In the early stages of the player's career, he registered the record of the fastest pitch by a Japanese high school pitcher at 99 mph. As if that was not enough, he participated in the 2012 18 U Baseball World Championship and at the end of it, he had an impressive record of 0-1 win-loss with 16 strikeouts, eight walks, five hits, five runs, and a 4.35 earned run.

Later, he relocated to the US and played on 21 October 2012. Then, however, Nippon-Ham Fighters' manager, Masao Yamada, took a huge step and signed him as their first draft pick. Meanwhile, the manager began luring the player to remain in Japan.

He continued to be a valuable asset to the team, garnering and breaking various set records before leaving the club in 2017. On 8 December that same year, the renowned athlete agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Angels. However, he did not make his debut as it was later revealed that he was diagnosed with a first-degree UCL sprain in his right elbow.

After spending some time in the hospital, the player returned to the field and continued gracing his new team with wins after wins. In November 2018, he was named the American League Rookie of the Year. He played for two consecutive years before signing the long-awaited contract.

On 8 February 2021, Shohei Ohtani agreed to an $8.5 million contract with Los Angeles. Even though attempts emerged to trade Shohei Ohtani, none have been successful. Therefore, as of September 2022, the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball is Shohei Ohtani's current team.

Shohei Ohtani's net worth

The famed player has played baseball in a professional capacity for more than a decade. Needless to say, he has made his wealth through salaries and endorsement deals. According to various sources, he has an estimated net worth of $10 million.

Is Shohei on Instagram?

The famed personality is on Instagram, boasting over 1.2 million followers as of 20 September 2022. He often uploads photos and videos on the platform documenting his day-to-day endeavours.

Although there are few details about Shohei Ohtani's mysterious wife, it has not deterred his successful profile as a professional baseball guru. Nevertheless, he has time and again proven to be a disciplined player, as he has maintained a clean profile since his debut.

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Claudia Kogi is a Kenyan content creator with over 3 years of experience. Claudia joined Sportsbrief.com as a writer in January 2022, covering sports and relatable content.