Journey to parenthood: A dream fulfilled….

Los Angeles slugger  is MLB’s most celebrated two-way star.

The pitcher has capped off an extraordinary year with the announcement that he and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are expecting their first child.

The revelation, shared via Instagram, featured a heartwarming photo of a sonogram, a pink onesie, tiny baby shoes, and their dog, Decoy.

“Can’t wait for the little rookie to join our family soon!”Ohtani wrote, keeping other details, like the due date, under wraps.

The announcement follows a year of incredible achievements for Ohtani.

In his debut season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he not only helped clinch a World Series title against the Yankees but also earned his third MVP award and was named AP Male Athlete of the Year.

His record-breaking $700 million contract and induction into MLB’s elusive 50-50 club solidified his legendary status.

Yet, Ohtani seems to value this new chapter of fatherhood above all.

While the baseball world celebrates the news, fans have revisited a 2020 interview with Mamiko Tanaka, Ohtani’s wife, where she revealed her ultimate dream was to become a mother.

Known for her basketball prowess, Tanaka shared lighthearted details about herself, including her love for pudding, hamburgers, and her favorite color, purple.

Her dream of motherhood is now coming true, a milestone that resonates deeply with Ohtani, who once listed becoming a father by age 28 on his high school wishlist.

The couple, who married in February 2024 in a private ceremony, has largely kept their personal life out of the spotlight.

Ohtani revealed his marriage in a February Instagram post, describing Tanaka as “someone very special from my native Japan.”