2024 Topps Series 2 Shohei Ohtani First Dodgers Uniform SSP #700
Shohei Ohtani · Topps · Super Short Print (SSP), Variation
Player
Shohei Ohtani
Set
2024 Topps Series 2
Year
2024
Card #
#700
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy on the left border (approx 60/40), which is common for this set. Corners look sharp through the top loader, and edges appear clean. Surface assessment is limited by the plastic, but no major refractor-style dimples or scratches are visible.
Category
Super Short Print (SSP), Variation
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Hot. Shohei Ohtani is the most collected modern baseball player globally. His first Dodgers cards have seen massive spikes in demand and price stability.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$450.00 - $650.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $350-425, PSA 9: $550-700, PSA 10: $1,400-1,800
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $480 to $620 depending on centering quality. PSA 10 copies have recently fetched between $1,500 and $1,900 on eBay and Heritage Auctions. PSA 9 copies generally settle around the $600 mark.
Description
An extremely rare and highly sought-after Super Short Print (SSP) variation from 2024 Topps Series 2. This card features Shohei Ohtani in his inaugural Los Angeles Dodgers home white uniform, a historic moment in baseball. The card utilizes the classic 2024 design but replaces the standard image with this iconic 'First Dodgers Cards' action shot. Features the 'Topps 75' anniversary logo in the upper left and is distinguishable by the code on the back ending in #721 (standard cards end in #694).
Key Features
This is Ohtani's first 'flagship' Topps card as a member of the Dodgers. As a Super Short Print (SSP), it has a much lower print run than base cards or standard short prints (SP), making it a cornerstone for Ohtani and Dodgers collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock thickness is consistent with 2024 Topps Series 2. Holographic Topps logo in the corner is crisp. The texture of the 'LAD' banner and the clarity of the Dodgers logo on the uniform are sharp. To verify, the fine print code on the back bottom should end in '721'.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias. There appears to be a minor speck or print dot near the lower right of the image frame (near the 'I' in Ohtani), though this could be dust on the top loader. Standard Topps white border chipping is a risk on the reverse edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction with a high reserve or 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer'), MySlabs (for graded), or Goldin Auctions if it achieves a PSA 10 grade. For immediate cash, high-end Facebook Baseball Card BST groups are effective.
Selling Tips
Grading is highly recommended for this card. A PSA 10 grade can nearly triple the value compared to raw state. If selling raw, provide extremely clear, high-resolution photos of the back corners and the code on the bottom. Use keywords 'SSP', 'Home Uniform', and 'Short Print' in the title.