Baseball Star Shohei Ohtani’s Surprise Marriage Announcement Breaks The Internet

Congrats to the couple!

Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani recently announced his marriage!

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Shohei Ohtani | @mlb/Instagram

On February 29, Ohtani shared a post on Instagram in Japanese and English, announcing the news. The photo was a message in Japanese announcing his marriage to an unnamed Japanese woman and asking for support from fans.

He also requested that the media refrain from interviewing their relatives in “unauthorized” interviews.

To all my friends and fans throughout, l have an announcement to make :
Not only have I began a new chapter in my career with the Dodgers but I also have began a new life with someone from my Native country of Japan who is very special to me and I wanted everyone to know I am now married.
I am excited for what is come and thank you for your support.

— Shohei Otani

Starting his MLB career with the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani built up an amazing international popularity, catching the attention of those even without an interest in baseball.

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| @shoheiohtani/Instagram

The athlete made headlines last year with his move to the LA Dodgers in what turned out to be the largest contract ever signed at 700 million USD. He continued to surprise sports fans by allowing 97% of his contract to be deferred, allowing the team to build a solid line-up.

Netizens reacted to this news, expressing surprise and jokingly mourning the athlete’s bachelor status.

Congratulations to Shohei Ohtani on his marriage!

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