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Shohei Ohtani cards, memorabilia surge after hot start to 2025
We’ve given ample ink to Aaron Judge of the Yankees in this space in recent issues. Time to check in on his counterpart in the National League—Shohei Ohtani.
Suffice to say that with another hot start, Ohtani has collectors in all-out buying mode. And there’s no shortage of product. Currently on eBay, you’ll find more than a quarter-million listings when you search Ohtani. It’s not surprising, considering that Ohtani—after his unprecedented 50/50 2024 season—burst into this season with hot stats. Through the middle of May, he had a .300-plus batting average and an MLB-leading 16 homers with 10 stolen bases
With all the headlines, it’s no wonder there are so many Ohtani-related items pushing past the $10,000 mark. Sounds crazy, perhaps, but it’s true. One such prize was an autographed baseball that sold for $23,100 on 21 bids. Marked #17/17, it was authenticated by Fanatics FanSecure. (We’ve seen a number of baseballs signed by Babe Ruth sell for comparable prices–or less.)
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The autographed ball and a 2018 Topps Chrome Shohei Ohtani Rookie Gold Wave Refractor both made our Top 10 charts for the top monthly card and collectibles sales on eBay.
Let’s take a look at seven more hefty prices paid for Ohtani items on eBay recently:
• $22,600 on 40 bids for a signed 2018 Topps Chrome Shohei Ohtani Gold Wave Refractor marked #49/50 and graded PSA 10.
• $18,350 on 1 bid for an ungraded 2018 Bowman Chrome Green rookie auto marked #51/99.
• $17,610 on 38 bids for a 2018 Topps Chrome Red Refractor marked #8/25 and graded BGS 8.5
• $17,600 on 41 bids for an ungraded 2018 Topps Dynasty Rookie Patch Auto card marked #3/10.
• $16,101 on 28 bids for a PSA 10 2018 Bowman Chrome autographed card.
• $15,300 on 71 bids for another 2018 Bowman Chrome PSA 10.
• $13,987 on 89 bids for a signed 2018 Topps Definitive rookie marked #41/50 and graded PSA 10.
And let’s not forget Topps’ Tier One Blue Foil Dual Game-Used Bat card, a 1-of-1 featuring slices of bats used by Ohtani and Babe Ruth. It sold for $13,900 on 66 bids.
TOP 10 CHART
A look at the Top 10 sales on eBay through mid-May:
1. $95,900 on 110 bids: 2007-08 Upper Deck Legend Chronology Michael Jordan Stitches in Time, #3/5, auto patch (ungraded)
2. $59,973 on 132 bids: 2019-20 Panini Kobe Bryant, auto (PSA 10, auto 10)
3. $34,747 on 63 bids: 2023 Panini Select CJ Stroud Black Prizm, #1/1 (PSA 10)
4. $33,655 on 82 bids: 1984-85 Star Michael Jordan #101 (BGS 8)
5. $32,650 on 75 bids: 2004-05 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Michael Jordan Exquisite Auto Patches, #63/100, auto patch (BGS 8.5, auto 10)
T6. $30,100 on 48 bids: 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan (BGS 9.5)
T6. $30,100 on 45 bids: 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle (PSA 1)
8. $30,000 on 100 bids: 2005-06 Upper Deck The Cup Sidney Crosby, #69/99, auto (BGS 9)
9. $28,786 on 37 bids: 2015 Upper Deck Ultimate Connor McDavid Ultimate Rookies, #24/99, auto (PSA 10, auto 10)
10. $28,750 on 106 bids: 1984-85 Star Michael Jordan #101 (BGS 7.5)
ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN
10 items that sold just outside our Top 10:
• $28,100 on 37 bids: 1973 Topps Rod Carew (PSA 10)
• $26,073 on 67 bids: 2006-07 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Michael Jordan Autographed Patch, #42/100, auto patch (BGS 9, auto 10)
• $23,700 on 35 bids: 2021-22 Panini National Treasures Cade Cunningham, #41/99, auto patch (PSA 10)
• $23,625 on 80 bids: 1951 Bowman Willie Mays (PSA 6.5)
• $23,100 on 21 bids: Shohei Ohtanio autographed baseball, #17/17 (Fanatics FanSecure)
• $22,600 on 40 bids: 2018 Topps Chrome Shohei Ohtani Gold Wave Refractor, #49/50, auto (PSA 10)
• $21,600 on 78 bids: 2023-24 Panini Prizm Victor Wembanyama King Snake
• $21,485 on 31 bids: 2017-18 Panini National Treasures Jayson Tatum, #38/99, auto patch (BGS 9.5, auto 10)
• $21,399 on 77 bids: 2009 Bowman Chrome Ken Griffey Jr. Superfractor, #1/1 (BGS 9.5)
• $19,640 on 48 bids: 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan (PSA 9)
