World Baseball Classic 2023 MVP Shohei Ohtani’s Special Jersey Fetches a Whopping $99,600 Hours After Famous Victory

From the quiet countryside of Japan to the bright lights of the grandest baseball arena, Shohei Ohtani’s passion for the game is like a raging wildfire. Notably, in the recently concluded World Baseball Classic, Sho-time made history with his stunning plays. He shattered records, hitting the hardest ball at 118.7 mph, hurling his fastest career pitch at 102 mph, and sending in the longest home run at 448 feet. Shohei Ohtani clocked 4.16 seconds when he ran to first base and whatnot.

It’s no surprise that everyone is in awe of his feats, and the popularity of the game has reached new heights thanks to the stunning plays the world got to witness. And now as a result, the market for Ohtani’s memorabilia is booming, with collectors emptying their bank accounts to get their hands on one.

Shohei Ohtani’s jersey fetches a whopping $99,600!

The baseball world woke up when Shohei Ohtani’s signed jersey, which he wore while hitting his 100th career home run game, went up for auction on Goldin. And with good reason, the jersey has been worn by Ohtani for 7 games, during which he not only hit his 100th homer but also garnered 6 hits, a double, and 6 RBIs. And if that wasn’t enough, he pitched 19 innings in it, including a 10-strikeout win. 

The jersey was signed by Sho in Kanji and is a magnificent piece of memorabilia. And in the end, baseball fanatics emptied out their pockets, and the jersey was sold for almost $100,000. A small price to pay for a jersey that was with Ohtani on his journey to greatness. 

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And with rumors of a historical $500 million deal in the works for the Japanese sensation, the price of his memorabilia is sure to skyrocket even further. 

The 100th homer that Ohtani hit while wearing the jersey:

Last May, Shohei Ohtani, in a game against the Oakland Athletics, stepped up to bat and sent a two-run homer soaring out of the park, making the 100th of his career. The ball had flown 418 feet to center field and helped the Halos secure the victory. He also became the second player in history to achieve 100 home runs as a batter and 250 strikeouts as a pitcher that day, joining the legendary Babe Ruth.

As Sho’s current home run count in MLB stands at an impressive 127, one can only wonder what the price his 200th home run jersey will fetch. Will it be an Angels jersey once again or will he don a new jersey in the coming years?

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