Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is looking to sell his $7.85 million mansion after Japanese publications leaked information about the property
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has opted to sell his lavish $7.85 million mansion – despite never actually living in the sprawling home.
According to a report from a Japanese outlet, Ohtani is looking to part ways with his mansion in La Canada Flintridge – a city in Los Angeles County that sits approximately 10 miles north of Dodger Stadium. The 30-year-old purchased the residence through the limited liability company Decopin LLC, which is coincidentally the name of his dog.
A translated version of the Yahoo! Japan article claims Ohtani could no longer live in the mansion and had decided to sell it.
The mid-century modern mansion includes five bedrooms that each come with en suite baths, as well as three separate bathrooms, according to Realtor.com. The 7,327-square-foot property also features a home theater, infinity pool, grand garage, basketball court, gym and sauna, among other amenities.
Ohtani’s decision to move largely stemmed from a lack of privacy that he had at the home, which was previously owned by comedian Adam Carolla. Several Japanese publications divulged important details pertaining to the luxury mansion, making it easy for fans or members of the public to figure out exactly where the two-way star lives.
Per the report, Ohtani was specifically angered by the reporting of Japanese outlets Fuji TV and Nippon TV, which publicly leaked the address of the home. The two publications additionally sent reporters to take pictures and film video of the front of the home, as well as interviewed residents of the neighborhood who didn’t know that Ohtani was going to be living down the street.
Japanese publications leaked information about Shohei Ohtani’s home ( Image: Getty Images)
One reporter even allegedly managed to snap a photo of a basketball court that is located on the property and is hidden behind a dense layer of trees.
Fans online swiftly slammed Fuji TV and Nippon TV for their intrusive reporting on Ohtani and his life outside of baseball. “Japanese media really don’t give privacy to Shohei since he was 18 years old. Don’t blame him why he’s always private,” one X user wrote, with another adding: “Media needs to respect this family’s privacy.”
On the heels of widespread backlash directed towards Fuji TV, president Koichi Minato publicly apologized to Ohtani and his family during a press conference. “We are very sorry for the inconvenience caused to Ohtani, his family, his agent, and other related parties due to Fuji Television’s report,” he told reporters, per Sponichi Annex.
“As many tourists and locals are visiting the new home, we have asked viewers on our broadcasts and website this week to refrain from visiting Ohtani’s home and other private spaces.”
