2018 Topps Throwback Thursday Shohei Ohtani #79 PSA 10

This 2018 Topps Throwback Thursday card features Shohei Ohtani during his historic debut season in Major League Baseball. Capturing the early excitement of his transition to the United States, this card represents a key piece of modern baseball history as Ohtani began his journey toward redefining what is possible on a baseball diamond.

Graded a perfect Gem Mint 10 by PSA, this base card showcases Ohtani in his rookie year, making it a highly desirable collectible for fans and investors tracking the career of baseball's premier two-way superstar.

Card Details

• Year: 2018
• Set: Topps Throwback Thursday
• Card Number: 79
• Parallel: Base
• Grading Company: PSA
• Grade: 10

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 295
• Population in Higher Grades: 0
• Total Graded Population: 418

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 World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024 and 2025.
• Won the Japan Series with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in 2016.
• Named Major League Baseball American League Rookie of the Year in 2018.
• Four-time Most Valuable Player Award winner in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
• Won the World Baseball Classic Championship and tournament MVP with Team Japan in 2023.
• Four-time AP Male Athlete of the Year recipient.