2024 Topps Series 2 Shohei Ohtani First Dodgers Uniform SSP #T75-1
Shohei Ohtani · Topps (Fanatics) · Short Print (SP) / Hidden Variation
Player
Shohei Ohtani
Set
2024 Topps Series 2 - Topps 75th Anniversary Buyback / Hidden Variation
Year
2024
Card #
T75-1
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The card appears to have great centering (approx 55/45 left-to-right) and sharp corners. There is a slight speck visible in the top white border that may be a print defect or dust.
Category
Short Print (SP) / Hidden Variation
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Hot. Shohei Ohtani is currently the most collected player in baseball. His first cards in a Dodgers uniform remain highly sought after by both player collectors and Dodgers team fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$50.00 - $85.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $45-60, PSA 9: $90-120, PSA 10: $250-350
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $60 to $95 depending on auction timing. PSA 10 copies have command premiums in the $300 range during the regular season.
Description
A stunning 2024 Topps Series 2 Shohei Ohtani featuring the superstar in his Los Angeles Dodgers home white uniform. The card uses the iconic 1954 Topps design style to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Topps. It features Ohtani in a pitching motion, capturing his dual-threat legacy in his new franchise colors.
Key Features
First flagship Topps card featuring Ohtani in a Dodgers uniform; popular retro 1954 design aesthetic; Short Print (SP) status makes it significantly rarer than base cards of the same year.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock thickness for 2024 Topps; matte finish on the main image with high-resolution printing dots; 'Topps 75' logo lacks bleeding; 'LAD' grey textured border is crisp.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias (heavy on the right); tiny dark spec on the top white border; minor factory edge roughness common in 2024 paper stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the high volume of active Ohtani bidders. COMC is a secondary option for long-term consignment.
Selling Tips
Do not sell as a common base card. Use keywords like 'Dodgers Uniform', 'Short Print', and '1954 Design'. Because paper cards show edge wear easily, ship in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader inside a bubble mailer (ground advantage).