| Shohei Ohtani Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 95 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 5, 1994 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher, designated hitter, and outfielder who as of July 2023, had been playing for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball. Previously, Shohei had played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball‘s (NPB) Pacific League. He is particularly known for his batting and pitching resemblance to that of prominent players Babe Ruth and Bullet Rogan.
Born Name
Ōtani Shōhei
Nick Name
Shotime
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Ōshū, Iwate, Japan
Nationality
Japanese
Education
Shohei played baseball for Hanamaki Higashi High School in Iwate Prefecture, Northern Japan, where he was coached by Hiroshi Sasaki.
Occupation
Baseball Player
Family
Father – Toru Ohtani (former amateur baseball player)
Mother – Kayoko Ohtani (former national-level badminton player)
Siblings – Ryuta Ohtani (Older Brother) (Baseball Player), Yuka (Older Sister)
Spouse – Mamiko Tanaka (m. 2024)
Children – A daughter, born April 2025
Net Worth
Shohei Ohtani’s earlier reported net worth of $10 million is badly out of date. After his record 10-year, $700 million Dodgers deal – of which $680 million is deferred until 2034-2043, leaving him just $2 million a year in salary during the contract – plus endorsements estimated at more than $60 million annually, outlets now peg his fortune in the $90-$100 million range as of 2025. He has been the highest-paid player in baseball and among the top earners in all of sports for several years running.
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 4 in or 193 cm
At 6 ft 4 in (193 cm), Shohei Ohtani towers about eight inches over the average American man (5 ft 9 in), stands eye-to-eye with Yankees slugger Aaron Judge’s teammate-level frame, and is roughly the same height as LeBron James’ listed 6 ft 9 in rival class of athletes minus five inches — in short, he is tall enough to look down on most pitchers he faces.
Weight
95 kg or 209.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Shohei has dated –
- Kamalani Dung – Rumored
- Ice Spice – Rumored
- In February 2024, Shohei announced he had married someone from his native Japan, without revealing her name.
In March 2024, he revealed his wife’s identity as Mamiko Tanaka, a former professional basketball player with Japan’s Fujitsu Red Wave. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in April 2025, with Ohtani briefly stepping away from the Dodgers on the paternity list.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Shohei has Japanese ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Straight eyebrows
- Thin lips
- Towering physical appearance
Brand Endorsements
Shohei has appeared in commercials and signed deals with several brands such as –
New Balance
Hugo Boss
Seiko
Fanatics
Topps
Kose
Salesforce
Japan Airlines
Porsche
Loan Depot
Sony Interactive Entertainment
DIRECTV
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Shohei Ohtani Favorite Things
- Anime Character – Goro Shigeno
Source – Si
Shohei Ohtani Facts
- Ohtani was born in Mizusawa, now part of Ōshū, to athletic parents – his mother a high school national-level badminton player, his father an amateur baseball player in the Japanese Industrial League.
- He earned the nickname “yakyū shōnen,” meaning “a child who lives, eats, and breathes baseball.”
- His father coached him from an early age, and he had already developed skills in the sport by elementary school.
- He attended the same school as pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, whose work he admired.
- He was also a swimmer in high school, described by coach Hiroshi Sasaki as fast.
- At 18, he threw a 160 km/h (99 mph) fastball.
- He debuted with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in their season-opening game on March 29, 2013.
- Career highlights include three MLB All-Star awards (2021–2023), two All-MLB First Team (2021,[b] 2022[c]), two All-MLB Second Team (2021,[d] 2022[e]), a Silver Slugger Award (2021), two Edgar Martínez Award (2021, 2022), Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award (2021), and AP Athlete of the Year (2021).
- He knows Spanish and English, though he is not fluent in either.
- He was chosen as an ambassador for Porsche Japan as part of their ‘Porsche Driving Athlete’, and has partnered with Fanatics, Topps, Panini, Asics, Descente, Hugo Boss in Japan, FTX, Kowa, Mitsubishi Bank, and Salesforce.
- He became an ambassador for New Balance in 2023.
- In December 2023, he signed a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the largest in MLB and North American pro sports history. He structured it himself so $680 million is deferred to 2034-2043, giving the Dodgers payroll flexibility to build a contender around him.
- In December 2023, he gifted a Porsche to Dodgers teammate Joe Kelly’s wife Ashley on Christmas; she had allegedly campaigned on social media for him to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- On September 19, 2024, against the Miami Marlins, he became the first player in MLB history with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season, finishing with 54 homers and 59 steals. He was named National League MVP unanimously, the first player to win the award unanimously three times and the first to win it in both leagues.
- He won his first World Series ring in October 2024 as the Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in five games, playing through a partially dislocated left shoulder suffered on a stolen base attempt in Game 2.
- His former interpreter and close friend Ippei Mizuhara was fired in March 2024 after stealing nearly $17 million from Ohtani’s bank account to cover illegal sports gambling debts. Mizuhara pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud and was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison in February 2025; Ohtani was cleared of any wrongdoing by federal investigators.
- He pitched for the first time in nearly two years on June 16, 2025, against the San Diego Padres, returning from a second elbow surgery with short outings while continuing to hit in the middle of the Dodgers’ lineup.
- He captained Japan to the 2023 World Baseball Classic title and was named tournament MVP, closing the final by striking out his Angels teammate Mike Trout.
Featured Image By Mogami Kariya / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Shohei Ohtani?
Shohei Ohtani is 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) tall. That makes him one of the tallest everyday position players in Major League Baseball.
How much does Shohei Ohtani weigh?
Shohei Ohtani weighs approximately 95 kg (209 lbs). He carries a lean, muscular frame built for both power hitting and pitching.
How old is Shohei Ohtani?
Shohei Ohtani was born on July 5, 1994, in Oshu, Iwate, Japan, which makes him 31 years old as of 2026. He turns 32 on July 5, 2026.
What is Shohei Ohtani’s net worth?
A verified net worth figure has not been publicly confirmed. However, he signed a record 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in December 2023 and is the sport’s highest-paid endorser.
Is Shohei Ohtani married or dating anyone?
Shohei Ohtani is married to former Japanese professional basketball player Mamiko Tanaka, whom he announced as his wife in February 2024. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in April 2025.
What is Shohei Ohtani known for?
He is known as baseball’s premier two-way player, excelling as both an elite starting pitcher and a power-hitting designated hitter. He is a multiple-time MVP and in 2024 became the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season.
What does Shohei Ohtani eat and how does he train?
Ohtani follows a strict high-protein Japanese-style diet built around rice, fish, chicken, eggs and vegetables, with minimal alcohol and sweets. His training combines heavy compound lifts, rotational core work, mobility drills and long-toss throwing programs, supported by 8-10 hours of sleep plus naps.
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Last Updated: September 14, 2026 | Originally Published: July 31, 2023 | Source: Healthy Celeb
