Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, recently appeared together at a charity fundraising event hosted by the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to People, this marked a rare occasion in which Mamiko appeared in front of the media.

The 28-year-old quickly became the center of attention thanks to her striking beauty. In a group photo taken with other Dodgers WAGs and family members, Mamiko was described as “standing out” and “lighting up the entire scene.”

Having little experience attending red-carpet events, Mamiko appeared somewhat shy. However, Ohtani was very attentive to his wife. A moment showing him holding her hand and helping her down the stairs has since gone viral on social media.

In addition to several Dodgers members, the event also featured famous singer Ed Sheeran and other entertainment figures.

A notable love story

Shohei Ohtani is currently one of the most prominent names in baseball. Late last year, the 29-year-old superstar joined the Dodgers on a historic $300 million contract, making him the most expensive player in baseball history.

For a long time, Ohtani kept his personal life private. In February, he surprised fans by announcing his marriage, though he initially did not reveal his wife’s identity.

A month later, Mamiko was publicly seen for the first time when she came to support Ohtani during games in South Korea. It is known that Mamiko is a former professional basketball player in Japan, standing at 1.80 meters tall.

According to Ohtani, the couple first met around three years ago and dated for some time before officially tying the knot last year.
“She respects my decisions and is willing to follow me wherever I go. Being by her side makes me very happy,” Ohtani shared about his wife.