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"Is that Shohei Ohtani’s wife?" - Dodgers superstar's Seoul-bound photo alongside mystery woman leaves fans guessing

Shohei Ohtani posted a picture of himself along with a mystery women and some others about to board a plane before the Dodgers Seoul Series against Padres.

MLB fans were sent into a frenzy when they saw an anonymous women next to the Japanese senasantion. One fan was so shocked they had to clarify whether the woman in the picture was Ohtani's wife.

Ben Verlander, who was the subject of many jokes followed the post with the announcement of Ohtani's marriage, shared the picture, too. He was pretty excited for the baseball player.

One fan Photoshopped Verlander into the picture.

Another joked about his feelings.

One news outlet discovered that Ohtani isn't the only athlete in the family.

Several fans couldn't believe he'd finally revealed his long-awaited bride.

A couple of other fans couldn't help but compliment Ohtani's wife, who is named Mamiko Tanaka.

Fans are excited to have finally been given a glimpse into Ohtani's personal life.


Shohei Ohtani and wife head for Korea

Shohei Ohtani posted the picture on his Instagram story mainly to say he couldn't wait to get on the flight to South Korea, where he and the Los Angeles Dodgers will be flying to.

Shohei Ohtani is flying to Korea
Shohei Ohtani is flying to Korea

The Seoul Series, which involves a couple of scrimmages against local teams and a Spring Training matchup, will take place against the San Diego Padres about a week before the rest of the MLB gets started.

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