Shohei Ohtani Reflects on High School Life Plan: 'I Completely Forgot About It'

TOKYO (CNA) — MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani, currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, led his team to a 4-3 comeback victory against the Twins on Wednesday, securing his eighth win of the season as a dual-threat starter. In the post-game press conference, Ohtani shared his thoughts on the birth of his second child and addressed the public's renewed interest in the famous 'life plan' chart he created while attending Hanamaki Higashi High School.

The chart, which mapped out both his baseball career and personal life milestones, has gained significant attention as many of his achievements—such as winning the World Baseball Classic and starting a family—have closely mirrored his adolescent goals. When asked if he has been consciously living according to this document, Ohtani laughed and replied, 'Not at all. I had completely forgotten about it.'

He explained that many of the details on the chart were simply added at the time to fill in the boxes during his high school years. Regarding his growing family, Ohtani revealed for the first time that his second child is a boy. He expressed his affection, noting that while the baby is adorable, he feels a sense of concern due to the immediate demands of his baseball schedule. He emphasized his desire to keep his professional and private lives balanced, aiming to provide a happy environment for his children. When asked about his children's future involvement in baseball, Ohtani stated that he wants to leave those choices entirely up to them, focusing instead on performing his current job to the best of his ability.