August Card & Memorabilia Auction Closing August 28-29
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/28/2021
Graded GEM MINT 9.5 by BGS. Rookie Card. The two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani stars on this dazzling 2018 Topps “‘83 Topps Silver Pack Chrome” Superfractor, one of the most popular and widely sought after parallels in the hobby. The card shows Ohtani batting. The heralded prospect delivered on his massive hype, winning the 2018 American League Rookie of the Year award after dominating the game as both a pitcher and a batter. One of the most exciting players in baseball today, Ohtani’s two-way mastery is unprecedented in the modern era. In a historic first, Ohtani was named to the 2021 MLB All-Star Game as both a pitcher and a batter! The card’s True Gem+ BGS condition report: Centering: 9.5, Corners: 9.5, Edges: 10, Surface: 9.5. This card celebrates the 35th anniversary of Topps’ adored 1983 release, which featured innovative inset portraits and vividly colorful card designs. The limited-edition piece is serial-numbered “1/1.” A gorgeous rookie card worthy of the once-in-a-lifetime talent of Shohei Ohtani, in majestic Gem Mint condition.