August Card & Memorabilia Auction Closing August 28-29
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/28/2021
Graded GEM MT 10 by PSA, with signature graded “10” by PSA/DNA. Rookie Card. This exceptional offering from Topps showcases the Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, one of the most unique and exciting players to ever grace the baseball diamond. After a storied career in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball league, Ohtani joined the Angels in 2018 and dazzled fans with his one-of-a-kind combination of blazing fastballs and moon-shot home runs. Displaying a blend of hitting and pitching talent that had not been seen since the days of Babe Ruth, “Shotime” quickly became one of the most popular players in the league en route to winning the 2018 American League Rookie of the Year. In the years since, Ohtani has proved his dual talents to be much more than a novelty, cementing himself as both an ace pitcher and one of the premier long-ball threats in all of baseball. In 2021, the international superstar achieved the remarkable accomplishment of being both the starting pitcher and lead-off hitter for the American League All-Star team. This desirable Topps Fire card celebrates Ohtani’s jaw-dropping feats and includes a blazing blue ink signature by the player below a piece of player-worn material. A statement on the card’s back by Topps attests to the authenticity of the signature and player-worn material, and serves as the item’s COA. This limited-edition collectible is serial-numbered “10/15.” A unique card befitting the most unique of players, in sterling Gem Mint condition.