2018 Bowman Shohei Ohtani #49 PSA 9

This 2018 Bowman card features Shohei Ohtani at the very beginning of his historic Major League Baseball career. Released during his debut season in North America, this base card captures the early excitement surrounding the two-way phenom as he transitioned from Japan to dominate on both the mound and at the plate.

Graded a Mint 9 by PSA, this card represents a foundational piece for any modern baseball collection, celebrating a player who has redefined what is possible in the modern era of professional sports.

Card Details

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

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 19729
• Population in Higher Grades: 15092
• Total Graded Population: 39208

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.
• Named Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
• Won the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024 and 2025.
• Honored with the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award.
• Named World Baseball Classic MVP in 2023 after leading Japan to a championship.