In Japan prices for his rookies have exploded. I think a lot of it is driven by American demand though. I have no idea what his American cards sell for in comparison.
His early Calbee and BBM cards are selling for more than most of Ichiro’s early cards are, despite the latter being scarcer (and Ichiro already having a HOF career in the books). I have some Ohtani Calbees that I’ve pulled from packs over the years, but figure I’ll wait until the hype settles down before buying anymore. I’m a huge fan, but I feel buying his cards now is a bit like pouring all your money into McGwire rookies in 1998.
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