Another Shohei Ohtani merchandise is already a shoo-in for massive cash out for next year.
One of his jerseys from his former team will be hitting the auction block in the early parts of next year and is speculated to fetch a considerable payoff. The Angels gear to be auctioned was part of the athlete’s successful season with the team.
Big moves on the auction block are not new for Shohei Ohtani. Fans have made a wide range of sales from different merchandise, including his signed baseball card.
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Shohei Ohtani’s Former Team Jersey Is Set To Hit The 2026 Auction Block And Could Fetch A Huge Sum

Ohtani’s reputation with the Angels before joining the Dodgers was already star quality. He had incredible seasons and won two AL MVP Awards while he was still playing for the L.A. Angels.
One of the final jerseys he wore is about to be put up for bids, and the sale predictions look promising. The bidding will reportedly open on February 6, and it could land a big bag thanks to the baseball star.
The jersey was worn over two years ago, on August 3, 2023, when the star player hit his 40th home run of the season against the Seattle Mariners. TMZ shared that Ohtani also had a significant achievement, landing four strikeouts on the mound for the Halos.
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The Jersey Is A Piece Of Baseball History

Not only was it the gear he wore when he hit his 40th home run, but the jersey also comes from Ohtani’s outstanding season.
Ohtani won an MVP trophy that season, which added to his shelf of awards. He was the first player to record over ten pitching wins and more than thirty home runs in the same season.
His heritage as the first Japanese-born player to win the MLB home run title makes it extra special. The classic red and white gear would be sold with all the details, that is, the team logo, the FBM advertising patches, and the Nike/MLB inventory sticker.
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The Superstar’s Signed Baseball Card Bagged Over A Million

In the first quarter of the year, Ohtani’s unique baseball card auction made headlines for setting a new auction record. The card was signed with a gold Sharpie and sold for $1,067,500.
The Blast covered the story, revealing that the card reflected the superstar’s MLB status. Beating expectations, Ohtani’s praises rang home and abroad.
He hit the 50 homers and 50 steals rare milestone, and his 50th home run ball also got high bids in the market. The value was predicted to lie in the high millions. This came about a year after a baseball fan caught one of his home-run balls, which was expected to sell for $300,000.
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The Athlete Won His Third MVP Award Amid Injury

Ohtani had received two MVP Awards while still playing with the Angels. Then, he was pitching and hitting for the team.
Last year, he suffered an off-season injury, which made him cease pitching, becoming a full-time hitter for the Dodgers as he had surgery on his pitching elbow.
The situation was a staircase to his third MVP award, and he marked the first full-time designated hitter to receive the trophy.
The Blast previously shared that the superstar is the first player to win the award thrice, unanimously, and the only baseball player to win an MVP in both the AL and NL.
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Is Kim Kardashian A Part Of Shohei Ohtani’s Fanbase?

Kardashian showed her support for the L. A Dodgers, sharing a picture of a custom Ohtani jersey on her Instagram story in March 2025. This fan move sparked backlash for the mom of four on social media
She posted the picture of the jersey and tagged Fanatics, Complete, and the artist who designed the gear, Takeshi Murakami.
As reported by The Blast in an earlier release, the reality star’s support for the outstanding team came under fire, with fans pressing for her to stay away from the team. Many fans made reference to the Kardashian curse, stressing they did not want it upon the Dodgers.






