Shohei Ohtani

Japanese two-way MLB superstar — an elite pitcher and hitter, a multiple-time MVP, with the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2024. A guide to his cards, rookies, autographs and values.

Position: Two-Way Player (P/DH)
Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB Debut: 2018
Rookie Card: 2018

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Shohei Ohtani is the most collected player in modern baseball — a genuine two-way star who pitches and hits at an elite level, a multiple-time MVP, and, since 2024, the centerpiece of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He arrived in MLB in 2018 from Japan’s NPB (the Nippon-Ham Fighters), and his 2018 rookie-era cards anchor his market.

His cards span the modern brands: Topps (flagship, Chrome) and Bowman / Bowman Chrome (the prospect line, home of his marquee 1st Bowman Chrome prospect autograph), plus Topps Now moment cards and older Panini issues (Donruss, Prizm, Select). Note that Topps holds the current MLB license.

Where to go next:

Shohei Ohtani rookie cards — the ones that matter.
What is a Shohei Ohtani card worth? — live values.
Autographs & top cards — his signed cards.
Collecting Ohtani cards — is his rookie a smart buy?

Frequently Asked Questions

What team does Shohei Ohtani play for?

The Los Angeles Dodgers, which he joined in 2024. Before that he played for the Los Angeles Angels after coming to MLB from Japan's Nippon-Ham Fighters.

Why is Shohei Ohtani called a two-way player?

Because he both pitches and hits at an elite level — a genuine two-way star, something the majors hadn't seen in a century. That rarity is a big part of why his cards are so widely collected.