A picture worth 50 HRs: Ohtani's milestone blast featured on rare 2026 Topps card
The legacy of Shohei Ohtani’s unprecedented 2024 season—in which he became the first player in MLB history to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases—continues to resonate in the collectibles market, now finding new life in one of 2026’s most coveted trading cards.
Topps has unveiled a 2026 Series 1 Baseball Red Refractor Auto /5 card commemorating Ohtani’s iconic 50th home run, capturing the moment he unleashed a triumphant scream toward the Dodgers dugout after launching the historic blast in Miami. The hit capped a legendary 6-for-6, three-homer, 10-RBI performance during a 20-4 rout of the Marlins.
The original milestone baseball itself already holds a legendary place in hobby history, having sold for $4.392 million at Goldin Auctions in October 2024—the most valuable game-used baseball ever sold. That sale followed a legal dispute over its ownership, underscoring the intense demand for artifacts tied to Ohtani’s record-shattering year.
Since that 2024 campaign, Ohtani has further cemented his legacy, leading the Dodgers to two World Series titles and securing two additional National League MVP awards. This new ultra-limited card—numbered to just five copies—is poised to become one of the year’s most sought-after collectibles, blending a historic on-field moment with Ohtani’s sustained superstardom.
For collectors, pulling this card will evoke the same jubilation Ohtani displayed in the image—a permanent tribute to one of baseball’s most unforgettable individual achievements.
