2018 Bowman Shohei Ohtani #49 PSA 9

The 2018 Bowman Shohei Ohtani #49 card captures the historic arrival of a true baseball phenomenon. Released during his debut Major League Baseball season, this card represents the beginning of a legendary career that has redefined what is possible on a baseball diamond.

Graded a Mint 9 by PSA, this base card is a foundational piece for any modern baseball collection, celebrating the early days of the two-way superstar's historic journey.

Card Details

• Year: 2018
• Set: Bowman
• Card Number: 49
• Parallel: Base
• Grading Company: PSA
• Grade: 9

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 19368
• Population in Higher Grades: 14947
• Total Graded Population: 38587

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 international play in 2023.
• Won the AL Rookie of the Year award in 2018.
• Named MLB Most Valuable Player in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
• Won the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024 and 2025.
• Became the first player in MLB history to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season.
• Won the World Baseball Classic championship and was named tournament MVP in 2023.
• Threw the fastest recorded pitch in NPB history at 165 kilometers per hour.