Shohei Ohtani – Biography, Facts & Life Story
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Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Body Measurements | 43-34-16 inches |
| Bodytype | Athletic |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Nickname | Shotime |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 30 years old (in 2024) |
| Date of Birth | July 5, 1994 |
| Full Name | Shohei Ohtani |
| Profession | Baseball Pitcher, Designated Hitter, Outfielder |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Birthplace | Oshu, Iwate, Japan |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Published on | January 6, 2022 on 12:38 PM |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Shohei Ohtani is professionally known by his nickname “Shotime”. He is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher, designated hitter, and outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Previously, he played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball’s (NPB) Pacific League.
Career
Shohei Ohtani has played at the national and international levels. He has made a broad career in the field of sports. He was so active during his school and college days and that’s the reason, he was so passionate about pursuing it as a career. Since then, he has been playing and taking part in various competitions and tournaments.
On the professional side, Shohei Ohtani started his career in 2013 and has been giving his best since then. Ohtani was selected to Japan’s Under-18 National Team that finished sixth at the 18U Baseball World Championship in Seoul, Korea.
In 2015, Ohtani was honored with a bronze medal with the Samurai Japan National Baseball Team at the Premier12.
Ohtani made two appearances as the number one starter for Japan against the Republic of Korea, winning Game 1 in the opening round and getting a no-decision in the semifinals. In addition, Ohtani was named the 2015 WBSC Baseball Player of the Year and the 2015 WBSC All-World Team.
Achievements
Among various notable achievements, the professional player has won innumerable awards including the American League Most Valuable Player (2021), Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award (2021), and 2× American League Player of the Month (June 2021, July 2021).
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Shohei Ohtani Education
Qualification: Oshu City Mizusawa-Minami Junior High School, Anetai Elementary School Oshu, Hanamaki Higashi High School
Shohei Ohtani Career
Profession: Baseball Pitcher, Designated Hitter, Outfielder
Known For: Los Angeles Angels (#17 / Pitcher)
Net Worth: $3 Million Approx
Family & Relatives
Father: Toru Otani
Mother: Kayoko Otani
Brother: Ryuta Otani
Marital Status: Single
FAQs
Who is Shohei Ohtani?
Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese baseball pitcher, designated hitter, outfielder, born on 05 July, 1994 in Oshu, Iwate, Japan.
How old is Shohei Ohtani?
Shohei Ohtani is 30 years old as of November 2024.
How tall is Shohei Ohtani?
Shohei Ohtani is 6 feet 3 inches (1.93 m).