Baseball fans who love collecting memorabilia can take a look at the latest piece of sports history from Shohei Ohtani's game-worn jersey from the 2017 Nippon Professional Baseball season.
Fans can bid for it since a lot of collectors are looking forward to snag it anytime. The uniform will be a marker of this powerful and dominating player in Japanese baseball history as one of the earliest game-worn uniforms up for sale.
Legacy of Ohtani in the NPB
Before Shohei Ohtani became a household name in Major League Baseball (MLB), he was a star player in Japan's NPB. TMZ learns that the 2017 season saw Ohtani displaying his two-way brilliance by batting at an impressive .332 level while carrying a modest 3.20 ERA as a pitcher.
His versatility and exceptional performance fetched him accolades that included winning the NPB MVP award and the Japan Championship Series title.
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What to Expect About Ohtani's Precious Jersey
The jersey, available through Grey Flannel Auctions, is characterized by its authenticity. It bears the name of Ohtani on the back and Nippon-Ham Fighters on the front. Auction experts have verified it as a game-worn jersey, and the unique markings found in the tags add to the historical value.
Until When Can You Bid For Shohei's NPB Uniform?
The rare artifact is already up for bid. As of writing, the bid is now at $9,743, and the auction is closing on Dec. 8.
Fans and collectors all around the world are yearning to get a hold of this historic jersey marking the incredible journey of one of 2024 MLB's Most Valuable Players (MVP) from Japanese baseball to global superstardom.
Why This Jersey is An Important Piece of Baseball History
This collectible captures the pivotal moment in the athlete's career: it is indeed the earliest-known game-worn Ohtani jersey on the market. The jersey reminds us all of Ohtani's incredible feats in Japan before his phenomenal dominance in the MLB.
Whether you have been a baseball enthusiast or a sports collector of the most iconic sports memorabilia, this is a chance to obtain an actual link to one of the brightest stars in the baseball world. Do not miss this final pitch three weeks from now.
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