2024 Topps Series 1 Shohei Ohtani First Dodgers Card SSP Short Print #600
Shohei Ohtani · Topps / Fanatics · SSP (Super Short Print) Image Variation
Player
Shohei Ohtani
Set
2024 Topps Series 1 (Variations)
Year
2024
Card #
#600
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy on the right border (approx 60/40), which is common for this 2024 design. Surface and corners look sharp through the top-loader.
Category
SSP (Super Short Print) Image Variation
Manufacturer
Topps / Fanatics
Demand Level
Hot. Ohtani is the most collected active player in the world, and his first Dodgers cards are currently the primary drivers of the 2024 modern market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$400.00 - $600.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $350-$450, PSA 9: $550-$700, PSA 10: $1,200-$1,500
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $450 to $580. PSA 10 copies have recently commanded between $1,250 and $1,600 depending on the current week's market volume.
Description
An extremely rare 2024 Topps Series 1 Shohei Ohtani Image Variation SSP #600. This is Ohtani's first-ever flagship Topps card featuring him in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform following his historic free-agent signing. The card shows Ohtani in a fielding/pitching motion in away grays, distinct from his standard Series 1 card which features him as an Angel or in a horizontal batting pose depending on the specific short print variant.
Key Features
First official Topps flagship card in a Dodgers uniform; Super Short Print (SSP) rarity; Features the global icon of baseball; High long-term hold potential due to the significance of his team change.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Correct card stock thickness for 2024 Series 1; crisp typography in the 'Dodgers' vertical text; appropriate gloss finish; correct code on the back (SSP variants end in a different 3-digit code than base cards).
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias on the front. Modern Topps cards can occasionally suffer from minor 'dimples' or print lines on the dark backgrounds, though none are immediately visible here.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or high Buy-It-Now), Goldin Auctions (if graded PSA 10), or high-end Facebook groups like 'Shohei Ohtani Collectors'.
Selling Tips
Check the back code ending to confirm SSP status for buyers (Base: #...84, SSP: #...24 style codes). Use a precision scanner for listing photos. Consider professional grading with PSA as a Gem Mint 10 carries a significantly higher premium for this specific card.