Ohtani Card Prices FALLING
This video analyzes recent price corrections in Shohei Ohtani baseball cards across multiple grading levels and sets, showing 20-50% drops in high-volume cards while rare cards remain stable. Despite a 'mediocre' season by his standards (.277 BA, 30 HR, 8 pitching wins), Ohtani's legendary status and continued playoff heroics suggest long-term card value sustainability, though some market cooling is healthy.
Summary
The video examines Shohei Ohtani's baseball card market following his emergence as the face of modern baseball card collecting, particularly after his striking out Mike Trout in the 2023 World Baseball Classic finals. Over the past three years, Ohtani cards have experienced explosive growth, with some cards increasing tenfold or more.
The speaker analyzes specific cards and their recent price movements. The 2018 Bowman Chrome batting stance card in raw condition dropped approximately 50% in 30 days from $1,300. PSA 9 and PSA 10 grades of the same card declined 23-24% over the same period ($2,248 for PSA 9, $5,000-6,000 for PSA 10). The speaker explains that high-circulation cards are more vulnerable to price drops during market corrections because they have higher supply and volume on the market.
Rarer cards show different patterns. The 2025 Topps All Kings insert card with only 33 PSA 9 copies and 29 PSA 10 copies has remained stable or slightly increased, with a PSA 9 at $16,000 and a PSA 10 at $43,000. The 2018 Topps #700 pitcher version shows minor declines in ungraded and PSA 10 formats but slight gains in PSA 9. High-end autograph cards like the 2018 Bowman Chrome rookie autograph pitcher version increased 25-28% over six months, from $35,000-$90,000 to $43,000-$102,000.
Despite the market cooling, the speaker argues Ohtani's legacy is secure. While his 2024 season was relatively modest by his standards (.277 BA, 30 HR, 80 RBI as a batter; 8-2 record with 1.79 ERA as a pitcher), he demonstrated heroic postseason performances in the NLCS. The speaker positions Ohtani among GOAT-tier players alongside Jordan, Kobe, and Mantle, noting he could retire tomorrow and still be considered one of baseball's all-time greatest players. The video concludes that price corrections are healthy for the market and necessary to enable sustainable long-term growth.
About this episode
What's going on with Shohei Ohtani card prices? Check out collectorinvestorauctions.com for the current auction details and add Sports Card Dad when you sign up for an account as the referral source please! $25 OFF your 1st PSA grading submission (1 Card Minimum!) Follow the link below and use promo code SCD25 to get started: #ad It is very important that you add the promo code at the "Shipping & Billing" screen to receive the discount Link: https://bit.ly/3MA7CHr PROMO CODE: SCD25 To learn more about PSA/Ebay consignment click here: https://tinyurl.com/PSA-SCD-youtube Don't forget to check out our website: http://sportscarddad.com/ CARD HOBBY PROMO CODES to Save You Money: *I May Receive a Commission from the use of these promo codes #ad $25 OFF 1st Sub at PSA: SCD25 Promo Code $25 OFF Premium Membership at NoOffseason.com: sportscarddad Promo Code 20% OFF Lifetime Market Movers Data Tool Membership: SCD Promo Code 10% OFF Order at BCW Card Supplies: SCD10 Promo Code 10% OFF SlabMags Order: sportscarddad Promo Code $25 OFF 1st $100 spent at Card Capsule Supplies: SCD25 Promo Code Contact: [email protected] IG: @sportscarddad Twitter: @sportscarddadYT Facebook Group: The Sports Card Dad News & Discussion Disclaimer: The channel is currently sponsored by PSA, Joopiter, CIA, Hake's Auction, REA and affiliate links with Market Movers, Ebay, Slabmags, Card Capsule, and BCW. This Content is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only. You should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
Key Insights
- High-circulation Ohtani cards are experiencing 20-50% price drops because they have high supply and volume on the market, making them vulnerable during corrections, whereas rare cards with limited circulation remain stable.
- Rare All Kings 2025 cards with only 33 PSA 9 and 29 PSA 10 copies show price stability at $16,000-$43,000 despite overall market cooling, demonstrating that scarcity provides price protection.
- High-end Ohtani autograph cards like the 2018 Bowman Chrome rookie autograph have increased 25-28% over six months to $43,000-$102,000, showing strong demand at the premium tier.
- Ohtani's 2024 season was statistically mediocre by his own standards (.277 BA, 30 HR, 1.79 ERA), yet the Dodgers won 95 games and he delivered heroic postseason performances, demonstrating his continued elite impact.
- Ohtani qualifies as a GOAT-tier player comparable to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Mickey Mantle despite being an active player, and has sufficient years remaining in his career to further cement his all-time legacy.
Topics
Transcript
[0:00] Today we're going to talk about the most important player in modern baseball card collecting, the most important player in baseball right now—Shohei Ohtani. And it seems that it was at that moment that the turning point occurred. Remember this? An incredible spectacle. The royal craftsmanship of Japan, the stunning talent of the United States. And in a game with a minimal score difference, with two outs remaining in the bottom of the ninth inning , a dream showdown occurred. Ohtani vs. Trout. [0:37] Otani is ready. The trout is ready. The score is 3-2. He knocked him out! Otani strikes out Trout and Japan is back on top of the baseball world! Knocked out Mike Trout at the…
Full transcript available for MurmurCast members
Sign Up to AccessMore from The Sports Card Dad
I Made $2500 Flipping a Card (NEVER HELD THE CARD)
A collectibles investor discusses flipping a 1995 Skybox Toy Story Woody card for $2,500 profit without ever physically holding it, demonstrating the volatility of non-sports card markets. The video also reviews several high-value cards available on the PSA eBay store, including vintage basketball, football, and basketball memorabilia.
Card Grading Has LOST ITS MIND
A content creator discusses the current state of card grading, defending its necessity despite criticism from some hobbyists. He analyzes BGS's new submission management strategy, critiques their website infrastructure, and reviews several high-value cards currently listed on PSA's eBay store.
The 90s Baseball Card Price BOOM
This video analyzes price trends for popular 1990s baseball rookie cards over the past 365 days, examining raw card values and PSA-graded versions for players like Sammy Sosa, Frank Thomas, Chipper Jones, and Juan Gonzalez. The host discusses which cards have appreciated significantly and attributes renewed interest to nostalgic collectors in their mid-40s revisiting their childhood collections.
"There are NO MORE Card Collectors"
Host Dustin interviews Jeff, an eclectic collector of Michael Jordan cards, action figures, and vintage memorabilia, discussing how their generation was uniquely positioned to appreciate 1980s-90s pop culture and how collectors are returning to childhood passions in their 30s and 40s rather than chasing flips.
Autism and Sports Cards
The speaker discusses how sports card collecting provides valuable community and social opportunities for people with autism and other neurodivergent individuals, while emphasizing that the hobby is accessible at all price points despite social media's focus on high-end collecting.