This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/11/2018
Rookie phenom Shohei Ohtani has mesmerized the sports world in his debut season with the Los Angeles Angels. Whether throwing 100-mph heaters or crushing 450-foot bombs, the Japanese import has exceeded all expectations with his extraordinary skill set on the baseball field. Collectors, both domestic and abroad, began to rabidly seek Ohtani's rookie cards and autographed memorabilia before he even stepped onto the diamond. His remarkable value in the hobby continues to impress in spite of a minor setback with his pitching elbow. After a brief DL stint the 24-year-old is back slugging it again as the DH in the Angels lineup and will soon step back on the mound to dominate once he is cleared to pitch.
This featured 2018 Bowman Chrome Rookie Auto Gold Refractor (#13/50) is one of the rarer and more coveted Shohei Ohtani rookie cards in the market. With an exceptional PSA Mint 9 (card) / 10 (auto) dual grade, it is certainly one of the finer examples you will find. Only the red (#'d of 5) and orange (#'d of 25) have a more limited edition run than this gold version, which has approached $9,000 on eBay and other modern card selling sites. We are excited to offer this incredible contemporary rookie card at auction.