2018 Topps Update Shohei Ohtani #US285 PSA 9

This 2018 Topps Update Shohei Ohtani rookie card captures the historic two-way superstar at the very beginning of his legendary Major League Baseball career. Released during his debut season in North America, this base card represents a foundational piece for any modern baseball collection.

Graded PSA 9, this card showcases Ohtani in his early days with the Los Angeles Angels, the franchise where he first proved that a modern player could dominate as both an elite pitcher and a powerhouse hitter on the major league stage.

Card Details

• Year: 2018
• Set: Topps Update
• Card Number: US285
• Parallel: Base
• Grading Company: PSA
• Grade: 9

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 6831
• Population in Higher Grades: 14376
• Total Graded Population: 24351

Career Highlights

• Played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Nippon Professional Baseball from 2013 to 2017.
• Played for the Los Angeles Angels in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2023.
• Played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball from 2024 to 2026.
• Represented the Japan national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic in 2023.
• Won the American League Rookie of the Year Award in 2018.
• Won the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024 and 2025.
• Won the World Baseball Classic Championship and was named WBC MVP in 2023.
• Became the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season.
• Set the Dodgers franchise record with 55 home runs in a season in 2025.
• Named Major League Baseball MVP in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025.