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 sublime 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 on the mound, primed to fire off one of the many devastating pitches in his arsenal. The heralded prospect delivered on his massive hype, winning the 2018 American League Rookie of the Year award after dominating the game on the mound and at the dish. 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’ revered 1983 release, which featured innovative inset player portraits and colorful card designs. The limited-edition piece is serial-numbered “1/1.” A dazzling rookie card worthy of Ohtani’s immense talents, in superb Gem Mint condition.