Shohei Ohtani's Game-Worn 2026 WBC Jersey Sells for a Record-Breaking $1.5 Million USD
The unsigned jersey fetched the staggering seven-figure sum after a massive bidding war on MLB Auctions.
Summary
- The game-worn jersey Shohei Ohtani wore during Japan’s March 6 World Baseball Classic victory over Chinese Taipei just sold for over $1.5 million USD
- The massive sale officially shatters the previous auction record for an Ohtani jersey, racking up an astounding 298 bids over a seven-day period
- In that specific game at the Tokyo Dome, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar put on a clinic, hitting a grand slam and recording five RBIs
Shohei Ohtani continues to make history both on and off the baseball diamond. Cementing his status as the most sought-after athlete in the sports memorabilia world, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar just saw his game-worn 2026 World Baseball Classic jersey sell for a staggering $1,500,010 USD via MLB Auctions. The massive Sunday night sale officially sets a brand-new all-time auction record for an Ohtani jersey, proving that collector demand for the two-way phenom has reached unprecedented heights.
The unsigned jersey was worn by Ohtani during Japan’s dominant 13-0 pool-play victory over Chinese Taipei on March 6 at the Tokyo Dome. During that specific matchup, Ohtani went absolutely nuclear at the plate, crushing a massive grand slam and driving in five total runs. Collectors clearly recognized the historical significance of the performance, as the jersey sparked an absolute frenzy on the auction block. The listing racked up an astounding 298 bids over a seven-day period before finally closing at $1.5 million USD.
To put the seven-figure sale into perspective, the final price completely obliterates his previous records. Ohtani’s game-worn jersey from the 2023 WBC previously sold for a comparatively modest $126,110 USD, while his overall jersey record previously sat at $249,999 USD for an autographed 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers uniform.
The $1.5 million USD jersey is just the latest in a massive string of mind-boggling Ohtani auction sales. Over the last few months, the baseball icon’s memorabilia has been on an absolute tear. His historic 50-50 home run ball famously sold for $4.39 million USD last October, while two rare trading cards—including a 2025 MVP Logoman card and a dual-patch card alongside Aaron Judge—recently eclipsed the $3 million USD and $2.16 million USD marks, respectively.
As Ohtani gears up for the new MLB season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, it is incredibly clear that his impact on the collector’s market is just as dominant as his swing.
