Tanaka accompanied Ohtani to South Korea in March 2024 for the Dodgers’ matchup against the Padres in the Seoul Series.
In February 2024, Shohei Ohtani surprised fans around the globe by announcing his marriage to a Japanese woman in a surprising Instagram post. While the Dodgers’ two-way star did not disclose her name initially, it was later revealed that the 30-year-old Ohtani had married Mamiko Tanaka, who is also an accomplished athlete.
On Saturday, Ohtani exited the game against Yankees with a win after sustaining a shoulder injury while attempting to steal a base, which concluded the seventh inning of the 4-2 win. The injury silenced Dodger Stadium as he walked off the field with a trainer, cradling his arm carefully. The injury caused Dodger Stadium to go absolutely silent.
Supportive Wife
Much like Ohtani’s fans, Mamiko also is concerned about his injury. She herself has been an athlete and understands the risk surrounding her husband’s injury.
Standing at 5 feet 11 inches, Tanaka played college basketball at Waseda University.
