Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Chrome Rookie Autographs Baseball Gold Wave #RA-SO

• Price Band: The PSA 10 graded version of the card generally ranges from $3,000 to $7,000, while the ungraded version typically fluctuates between $400 and $1,200, with some outliers.
• Notable Highs and Lows: The graded card saw a high of $11,000 on 08/09/2023, significantly above the typical range, and a low of $2,750 on 01/29/2024. The Ungraded card had a high of $2,500 on 07/08/2023, and a low of $350 on 05/04/2024.
• Recent Price Trend: The graded card price has shown volatility but has settled into the $3,000 - $5,000 range recently. The ungraded card has been highly variable, with a general trend downward towards the lower end of its price band in recent weeks.
• Sentiment: The market sentiment appears mixed due to the inconsistent movements within both graded and ungraded markets. While some sales indicate strong demand, this is not consistently reflected. Recent graded sales suggest some potential stabilization in the $3,000 - $5,000 range. Ungraded prices have cooled off significantly and are now generally trading at a lower level.

Player Details: Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher, designated hitter and outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league and the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani is a rare two-way player, excelling as both a hitter and a pitcher, and has been compared to Babe Ruth. He was named the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year in 2018 and AL Most Valuable Player in 2021 and 2023. In December 2023, Ohtani signed a $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the largest contract in professional sports history.