Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is now a dad. He and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, have welcomed their first child together — a baby girl!

On Saturday, April 19, Shohei shared the happy news on Instagram. He posted a touching message and a sweet photo of their baby’s tiny feet.

A message from the heart

Shohei also shared how becoming a parent made him feel.
“To my daughter, thank you for making us very nervous yet super anxious parents,” he said with love.

Shohei gave a big thank you to the Dodgers organization, his teammates, and all his fans. He thanked them for their support and kind words during this special time.

He didn’t forget to thank the doctors and nurses. He said he was truly thankful for everyone who helped them during the journey to becoming parents.

Shohei and Mamiko got married last year. In December, they shared that they were expecting a baby. Now, their family is filled with even more love.