2024 Topps Series 2 Shohei Ohtani First Dodgers Uniform SSP Image Variation #700
Shohei Ohtani · Topps (Fanatics) · Short Print (SSP) Image Variation
Player
Shohei Ohtani
Set
2024 Topps Series 2
Year
2024
Card #
#700
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). Centering looks roughly 55/45 left-to-right. Corners appear sharp through the loader, but surface and edges cannot be fully verified without magnification.
Category
Short Print (SSP) Image Variation
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Hot. Ohtani is the most collected active player; first Dodgers variations are currently the 'blue chip' inserts of the 2024 season.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$350 - $450
Graded Value
PSA 8: $300-350, PSA 9: $450-550, PSA 10: $950-1,200
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales ranging from $380 to $475. PSA 10 copies have cleared $1,100 in recent auctions following his 50/50 milestone achievement.
Description
A highly coveted 2024 Topps Series 2 Shohei Ohtani Super Short Print (SSP) featuring his first flagship card in a Los Angeles Dodgers road uniform. The card shows Ohtani in a pitching follow-through, a rare sight given his 2024 focus on batting. Features the 'LA' team logo and 'DODGERS' vertical text design with a crisp white border.
Key Features
First Topps flagship card as a Dodger; Super Short Print (SSP) rarity; Features Ohtani pitching; High demand due to 50/50 season chase and MVP candidacy.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 2024 design gloss and card stock; correct font for 'SHOHEI' and 'LA' logo. High confidence (95/100) due to recent release and complex modern printing patterns. Check the CMP code on the back (SSP codes end in different digits than base cards).
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias on the front; potentially minor white chipping on the bottom right corner (difficult to discern through top-loader reflection).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction for fastest sale, Buy It Now for max value); MySlabs or high-end Facebook Baseball Card BST groups to avoid high fees.
Selling Tips
Grading this card is highly recommended if it appears flawless under a light, as PSA 10 premiums for Ohtani SSPs are massive. Use keywords 'SSP', 'Case Hit', 'First Dodgers Uniform', and 'Short Print' in the title.