2018 Bowman Shohei Ohtani #49 SGC 9.5

This 2018 Bowman card captures Shohei Ohtani during his historic debut season in Major League Baseball, a year in which he took the league by storm with his unprecedented two-way play and captured the AL Rookie of the Year award. As one of the most significant rookie-era cards for the global icon, this card represents the beginning of a legendary MLB career.

Graded a pristine 9.5 by SGC, this card showcases exceptional centering, sharp corners, and clean surfaces, making it a highly desirable addition for any serious collector tracking the legacy of baseball's modern-day pioneer.

Card Details

• Year: 2018
• Set: Bowman
• Card Number: 49
• Grading Company: SGC
• Grade: 9.5

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 1478
• Population in Higher Grades: 1180
• Total Graded Population: 3702

Career Highlights

• Played for Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Sapporo, Hokkaido (Nippon Professional Baseball) from 2013-2017.
• Played for Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, California (Major League Baseball) from 2018-2023.
• Played for Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, California (Major League Baseball) from 2024-2026.
• Named MLB Rookie of the Year in 2018.
• Won the World Series Championship with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024 and 2025.
• Named MLB Most Valuable Player in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
• Won the World Baseball Classic Championship and was named World Baseball Classic MVP with Team Japan in 2023.
• Honored with the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award.
• Named AP Male Athlete of the Year in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025.