'700 Million Dollar Man' Ohtani's Surprise Wedding "A New Life with a Special Person"

10-Year $700 Million Contract with LA Dodgers
"Starting a New Life with a Special Person" Surprise Announcement

American Major League Baseball (MLB) superstar and Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani (29, LA Dodgers) has announced his marriage.

On the 29th, Ohtani posted on his social media (SNS), "A new season is approaching with a new team," and "I want to let you know that I have started a new life with a special person."

Shohei Ohtani [Photo by AFP·Yonhap News]

He continued, "The two of us (and our dog) want to join forces to support each other and walk together with our fans." He attached a photo of his dog, 'Dekopin,' alongside the statement.

He said, "My partner is a Japanese woman. I will answer questions at a briefing tomorrow, so I kindly ask that unauthorized coverage, including of both families, be refrained from." He added, "There are still many things I am inexperienced with, but please watch over us warmly."

Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700 million (933.8 billion KRW) contract with the LA Dodgers last December. He met expectations by hitting a home run in his first spring training game on the 28th and will pitch in the Major League Seoul Series next month. Due to surgery on his right elbow last September, he is expected to focus solely on batting this season.

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