The global phenomenon Shohei Ohtani continues to make history, even off the field of play. The Japanese broke a new record after his jersey used in the World Baseball Classic 2026 It sold for $1.5 million in an auction organized by MLB.
The garment corresponds to the match on March 6, when Japan crushed Chinese Taipei 13-0 in the group stage, in a stellar performance by the player.
A historic performance that raised its value
That day, Ohtani had one of the best performances of the tournament:
Grand slam in the second inning
5 RBIs
4-3 day at bat
Throughout the tournament, the Japanese left impressive numbers: a .462 average, three home runs and an OPS of 1.842.
A record that shatters all previous marks
The sale of the jersey not only marks a milestone, but also far exceeds its own records:
US$1.5 million (WBC 2026 jersey)
US$126,110 (WBC 2023 jersey)
Nearly US$250,000 (signed 2024 MLB jersey)
Furthermore, the auction was a real madness among collectors:
298 registered offers
More than double that in 2023 (125)
Ohtani, the magnet of sports collecting
Ohtani’s impact goes beyond baseball. Considered one of the most influential athletes in the world and winner of multiple MVP awards, his memorabilia has become pure gold for collectors.
In recent months:
Two of his cards exceeded 2 million dollars
An exclusive letter (1 of 1) reached 3 million
This confirms that the Los Angeles Dodgers player not only dominates the field, but also the global sports memorabilia market.
The Classic 2026 also increases the value of other objects
The tournament left several outstanding pieces at auction:
A Munetaka Murakami t-shirt exceeded US$8,500
A ball hit by Ohtani surpassed US$8,000
Other curious objects, such as selection items, also generated great interest
All of this reflects the growth of the World Baseball Classic as a global event and its commercial impact.
