{"product_id":"2018-topps-update-us285-shohei-ohtani-rookie-debut-rc-sgc-10-gem-los-angeles-angels","title":"2018 Topps Update #US285 Shohei Ohtani Rookie Debut RC SGC 10 GEM Los Angeles Angels","description":"\u003cp\u003e2018 Topps Update Baseball — Shohei Ohtani Rookie Debut | SGC Graded\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard:\u003c\/strong\u003e #US285 Shohei Ohtani — Rookie Debut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018 Topps Update Baseball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rookie Debut — 03\/29\/18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e SGC 10 GEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCert #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9394090\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Los Angeles Angels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pitcher \/ Designated Hitter (P\/DH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRookie Card:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (RC logo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorn:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 5, 1994 — Oshu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\/Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6'4\" | 203 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfect SGC 10 GEM example of one of the most important and sought-after modern rookie cards in the hobby — the 2018 Topps Update Shohei Ohtani Rookie Debut, commemorating his MLB debut of \u003cstrong\u003eMarch 29, 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e. The card features Ohtani in his Angels #17 red uniform in a dynamic batting stance, with the bold \"ROOKIE DEBUT\" stamp and date prominently displayed on the card face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe back captures the electricity of his arrival: \u003cem\u003e\"Millions of eyes internationally were focused on Ohtani for his debut of March 29, 2018 in Oakland. The designated hitter provided immediate gratification with a single on the first pitch he saw. Three days later, the two-way marvel went six strong to defeat the Athletics in his initial pitching assignment.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMLB Debut Stats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-for-5 as DH | Followed by 6 IP vs. Oakland (pitching debut)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚡ Fun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shohei Ohtani became the first player in MLB history to qualify for both the batting title and ERA title in the same season, and was named the unanimous 2021 AL MVP. He went on to sign the largest contract in professional sports history — a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023. His 2018 Topps Update Rookie Debut card is one of the defining rookie cards of his era and a cornerstone piece of any modern collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Topps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54805317091541,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5783\/9317\/files\/IMG_0679.jpg?v=1788478703","url":"https:\/\/taylormadetradingcompany.com\/products\/2018-topps-update-us285-shohei-ohtani-rookie-debut-rc-sgc-10-gem-los-angeles-angels","provider":"Taylor Made Trading Company, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}