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Shohei Ohtani's Jersey Just Sold for Jaw-Dropping Price — Here’s How Much

Shohei Ohtani's Jersey Just Sold for Jaw-Dropping Price — Here’s How Much

Summary

Shohei Ohtani's game-worn jersey from the World Baseball Classic was sold at an auction for $1.5 million. The jersey became highly sought after following Ohtani's impressive performance in the tournament's opening game.

Key Facts

  • Shohei Ohtani is preparing to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers for a third consecutive championship.
  • Ohtani is a four-time MLB Most Valuable Player (MVP).
  • His game-worn jersey was sold at an MLB auction for $1.5 million.
  • The auction received over 290 bids.
  • The jersey was from a game where Ohtani hit a grand slam against Chinese Taipei.
  • The buyer of the jersey is currently unknown.
  • Ohtani aims to win the National League Cy Young award by 2026.

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