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Take your MLB memorabilia collection to another level with this Shohei Ohtani autographed 2022 Topps Update Black Gold #BG-1 #8/10 PSA Authenticated 9 Card. Ohtani decided to go pro in Japan out of high school because the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters would allow him to both pitch and bat as a two-way player. He spent five seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball's Pacific League, where he earned five consecutive All-Star selections. Ohtani led the Fighters to a Japan Series championship in 2016 and was a single vote away from winning Pacific League MVP by unanimous decision. He signed a contract with the Angels the following year and promptly won American League Rookie of the Year in 2018. Though his next two seasons were marred by injuries, Ohtani had a historic campaign in 2021. "Shotime" became the first player in MLB history to be selected to the All-Star Game as both a position player and pitcher. He finished the season with a 9-2 pitching record, 3.18 ERA, and 156 strikeouts as well as 46 home runs, 100 RBIs, and 26 steals as a batter. He won the American League MVP (unanimously, this time) and received the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award for his "major impact on the sport." In 2023, Ohtani led the league in home runs, OBP, SLG and OPS while holding a 10-5 pitching record with a 3.14 ERA to earn himself another All-Star nod, Silver Slugger Award and his second MVP. Whether this striking card is displayed in your home or office, there's no better way to showcase your die-hard MLB fandom.
