'992 billion won' earner Ohtani also rushes home for childcare; no such thing as solo parenting! Cho buys a 500 million won Bentley for his family → See his frugality

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This season, too, "the god of baseball" Shohei Ohtani (32, LA Dodgers), who has been performing steadily in Major League Baseball, was reported to be heading home unusually early lately. After games and interviews conclude, he rushes home for childcare. With one son and one daughter, his dedication to the role of a reliable family provider is drawing attention.

On the 6th (Korea time), Ohtani started as the designated hitter in an away game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in the "2026 Major League Baseball (MLB)" season. He recorded three hits in five at-bats, including two home runs and three RBIs, showing outstanding performance. Although he has stopped pitching due to left knee pain and is focusing solely on his designated hitter role, his OPS (on-base percentage + slugging percentage) still stands at 0.953, ranking first in the National League.

After finishing interviews with local media outlets, Ohtani reportedly headed home quickly that day. According to a report by Japanese media News Post Seven on the 7th, quoting a local MLB correspondent, "Ohtani has been heading straight home immediately after home games end, without even having time for interview crews," and added, "It appears to be an act of consideration not only because he misses his young children but also to help his wife Mamiko, who is struggling with 'consecutive-year parenting'."

Ohtani became a parent of children born in consecutive years after welcoming his first daughter in April 2025 and then holding his second son in June. Despite boasting an astronomical salary of $700 million (approximately 992 billion won), he is evaluated as actively participating in childcare at home rather than leaving "solo parenting" to others.

His consideration for family is also evident in the vehicle he drives. According to media reports, Ohtani switched his daily commute car from the sports car Porsche, which he had favored until now, to a large premium Bentley valued at around 500 million won. He purchased a new car that is slightly more comfortable than the Porsche.

This also appears to be for family reasons. Local reporters explained regarding this, "When he is away on road trips or other duties, he chose a car with a smooth ride and minimal shaking so his wife can conveniently take the children shopping or to the hospital," and added, "The fact that deep tinting can protect the family's privacy was also taken into consideration."

While Ohtani captivates fans on the field with his power hitting, his contrasting daily life as a dedicated father and husband at home is becoming a major topic of discussion in both Japan and the United States.

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