Shohei Ohtani cards have been in high demand pretty much his whole pro career because he's such a threat as a pitcher AND a hitter. Let's take a look at some of his more readily available cards (and a couple that aren't) because Ohtani could very well be the new face of the MLB.
5. 2013 BBM 1st Version Shohei Ohtani #183
Ohtani's Japanese rookie card for the Nippon-Ham Fighters is more difficult for collectors outside Japan to track down but it can be done. With a nice rookie stamp on the card it makes it official.
4. 2018 Bowman Shohei Ohtani Rookie Card #49
Collectors may prefer the the autograph version of this card but the normal, base rookie card from collector favourite Bowman is a nice addition to your collection.
3. 2018 Topps Chrome Shohei Ohtani RC #150
Topps Chrome is always held in high regard by the market and it's no different with this one. There are a multitude of parallels and 1/1s which fetch BIG money.
Last sold in a PSA 10 for $382.49 (July, 2021)
2. 2018 Bowman Chrome Shohei Ohtani Rookie Card #1
The Chrome release of Bowman features Ohtani about to swing but the card also has a variant with him pictured carrying an equipment bag.
Last sold in a PSA 10 for $1207.78.
1. 2018 Topps Diamond Icons Shohei Ohtani RC Autograph #AC-SO
One of the top grail cards for Ohtani collectors, these rookie autos were numbered to just 25 and came in one of the most expensive boxes of baseball cards ever - Topps Diamond Icons.
Beautiful to have the auto on card though.
Did we get some wrong? Are there some great Ohtani cards missing from the list? Let us know in the comments!
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