Over the last few years, the sports card industry has witnessed an unprecedented surge in sales, with numerous cards fetching prices that soar past the million-dollar mark. Amongst the top players driving these lucrative transactions, one notable name stands out for its absence in the million-dollar club – Shohei Ohtani. Despite his undeniable dominance in the world of sports and massive fan following, Ohtani’s highest sale has remained below $400,000, marking a unique distinction in an era dominated by high-value card deals.
As the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees battle it out in the highly anticipated World Series, iconic card company Topps has unveiled a revealing graphic highlighting the most expensive cards for some of this year’s pivotal players:
– Jasson Dominguez: $474,000
– Aaron Judge: $324,000
– Juan Soto: $300,000
– Anthony Volpe: $150,000
– Mookie Betts: $123,000
At the top of the chart, Yankees sensation Jasson Dominguez reigns supreme, commanding an impressive $474,000 for his 1/1 Bowman Superfractor Autograph. Following closely behind is Anthony Volpe, whose red Bowman Chrome autograph, limited to just five copies, fetched a hefty $150,000 for a PSA 10 graded version, solidifying his position as another high-value card within the Yankees roster.
Juan Soto’s 1/1 Bowman Superfractor Autograph card carries a touch of controversy, as the autograph underwent alterations and subsequent regrading. Rumors circulating suggest that PSA repurchased the card, rendering it no longer available in the market for collectors.
Earlier this year, a strategic partnership between Fanatics and Sotheby’s resulted in an electrifying auction featuring some of the sports card industry’s most prized possessions, including several cards prominently displayed in the Topps graphic. However, discrepancies seem to arise in Topps’ reported figures for Shohei Ohtani’s card. Recent data sourced from eBay and CardLadder indicate that a 2018 Topps Definitive Gold Framed Shohei Ohtani Rookie Auto BGS 9.5, numbered 13/30, was sold for $350,000 on October 15, potentially hinting that Ohtani’s highest sale could indeed approach that half-million-dollar milestone after all.
