Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Update Baseball Clear #US1

• Price Band: The PSA 9 graded version of the card generally ranges from $150 to $400, while the ungraded version typically fluctuates between $20 and $75, with a few notable spikes.
• Notable Highs and Lows: The graded card saw a high of $700 on 7/24/24, significantly above the typical range, and a low of $125 on 7/17/24. The Ungraded card had a high of $150 on 4/3/24, and a low of $10 on 4/30/24.
• Recent Price Trend: The graded card price has shown volatility but has settled into the mid $200 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 mid $200. 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. A rare two-way player, Ohtani has been compared to baseball legend Babe Ruth. Ohtani was named the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year in 2018, and the AL Most Valuable Player in 2021 and 2023. In September 2023, Ohtani underwent surgery to repair a torn UCL in his right elbow. In December 2023, he signed a $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the largest contract in professional sports history.