Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko have welcomed their second child into the world.
The Los Angeles Dodgers baseball star made the announcement on Instagram, expressing his joy and gratitude to everyone who has supported them.
What happened?
Shohei Ohtani posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, saying they are overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in their lives together.
The new addition
The second slide of the post showed the new child's feet wrapped in a blue blanket, leading many to believe it's a baby boy.
According to California Post reporter Dylan Hernandez, Shohei Ohtani has confirmed the sex of the newborn - it's a boy.
Career future
When asked if he wanted his son to take an interest in baseball, Ohtani said he doesn't know how long he can play and wants to do his best until his contract with the Dodgers expires.
Shohei Ohtani also indicated that children should decide their own futures and not be pressured into anything.
This season's performance
Shohei Ohtani is likely to win the NL MVP for a third straight season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, batting .295 with 17 home runs and 46 RBI.
On the mound, he has an ERA of 1.58 over 79.2 innings and 86 strikeouts, with a pitching record of 8-2 and a pWAR of 2.5.
Shohei Ohtani's performance on the field has been impressive, and he continues to be a key player for the Dodgers.
The Dodgers star will now start to take a different approach to life as he welcomes another child to his growing family.