2018 Bowman's Best Shohei Ohtani RC #1 BGS 9.5

This 2018 Bowman's Best Shohei Ohtani rookie card captures the historic two-way superstar at the very beginning of his legendary Major League Baseball career. As one of the most celebrated rookies in modern baseball history, Ohtani's debut-year cards remain highly coveted cornerstones for collectors worldwide.

Graded a Near-Mint to Mint+ 9.5 by BGS, this card highlights the early MLB presence of the multi-time MVP and World Series champion.

Card Details

• Year: 2018
• Set: Bowman's Best
• Card Number: 1
• Grading Company: BGS
• Grade: 9.5

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 120
• Population in Higher Grades: 35
• Total Graded Population: 168

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 starting in 2024.
• Named Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
• Won the World Series Championship in 2024 and 2025.
• Named American League Rookie of the Year in 2018.
• Won the Japan Series Championship with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in 2016.
• Presented with the rare Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award in 2021.
• Won the World Baseball Classic Championship and tournament MVP with Team Japan in 2023.
• Named AP Male Athlete of the Year in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025.