✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹

[Rage]

MLB: "After putting up one of the greatest seasons we’ve ever seen, the sensational Shohei Ohtani will become just the 16th recipient of the Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award."

https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1453139392462270469

Award was first given out in 1998 to McGwire + Sosa for their historic HR race and most recently to Jeter and Vin Scully in 2014 for their respective careers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commis...ievement_Award

[Trueblue]

Originally Posted by Rage

MLB: "After putting up one of the greatest seasons we’ve ever seen, the sensational Shohei Ohtani will become just the 16th recipient of the Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award."

https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1453139392462270469

Award was first given out in 1998 to McGwire + Sosa for their historic HR race and most recently to Jeter and Vin Scully in 2014 for their respective careers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commis...ievement_Award

Boom! So does he get another award when he repeats next year ?

[Siberian13]

Originally Posted by Rage

MLB: "After putting up one of the greatest seasons we’ve ever seen, the sensational Shohei Ohtani will become just the 16th recipient of the Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award."

https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1453139392462270469

Award was first given out in 1998 to McGwire + Sosa for their historic HR race and most recently to Jeter and Vin Scully in 2014 for their respective careers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commis...ievement_Award

I’m sure they regret Sosa, McGwire and Bonds.

[NYRE2PECT]

Originally Posted by Rage

MLB: "After putting up one of the greatest seasons we’ve ever seen, the sensational Shohei Ohtani will become just the 16th recipient of the Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award."

https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1453139392462270469

Award was first given out in 1998 to McGwire + Sosa for their historic HR race and most recently to Jeter and Vin Scully in 2014 for their respective careers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commis...ievement_Award

Damn straight and very deserving !!

[Trueblue]

I have no idea why I keep feeding PSA money, but they have to match right? Right?

[NYRE2PECT]

Originally Posted by Trueblue

I have no idea why I keep feeding PSA money, but they have to match right? Right?

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[hammertime]

[shaqobe]

Originally Posted by Rage

MLB: "After putting up one of the greatest seasons we’ve ever seen, the sensational Shohei Ohtani will become just the 16th recipient of the Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award."

https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1453139392462270469

Award was first given out in 1998 to McGwire + Sosa for their historic HR race and most recently to Jeter and Vin Scully in 2014 for their respective careers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commis...ievement_Award

Looking at past winners, it looks like only two awards were based on an individual season by a player not tainted with steroids. Ichiro in 2005 and Ohtani in 2021. Most are career achievements.

[hammertime]

Sporting News player of the year:
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/...w1xxl3e4ttbzwq

[hammertime]

MLB Players' 2021 AL Outstanding Player and Player of the Year.

[al3xmac10]

2021:
ESPY Best Major League Baseball Player
Baseball America Player of the Year.
MLB Commisioner's Historic Achievement Award
MLBPA Players' Choice AL Outstanding Player
MLBPA Players' Choice MLB Player of the Year
Sporting News MLB Player of the Year
Associated Press Player of the Year
(incoming?) MLB ***UNANIMOUS*** American League MVP

LET'S GO 2022

[al3xmac10]

This is the 1st time since the beginning of the 2018 season that Shohei has signed a card with his original, more elaborate signature:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/224669633464

[Trueblue]

Originally Posted by al3xmac10

This is the 1st time since the beginning of the 2018 season that Shohei has signed a card with his original, more elaborate signature:



https://www.ebay.com/itm/224669633464

I guess Ippei can finally take a break from signing . Joking aside, his rookie year auto is awesome. This is a step in the right direction, though not quite as good. I do like that he brought the infinite loop to emulate 夢. I'd much rather have him sign less with a better quality auto!

[al3xmac10]

Originally Posted by Trueblue

I guess Ippei can finally take a break from signing . Joking aside, his rookie year auto is awesome. This is a step in the right direction, though not quite as good. I do like that he brought the infinite loop to emulate 夢. I'd much rather have him sign less with a better quality auto!

Here is another example of Shohei signing with his original, more intricate signature - looks really nice!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/313734635584

[NYRE2PECT]

Originally Posted by al3xmac10

This is the 1st time since the beginning of the 2018 season that Shohei has signed a card with his original, more elaborate signature:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/224669633464

Originally Posted by al3xmac10

Here is another example of Shohei signing with his original, more intricate signature - looks really nice!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/313734635584

Beautiful cards Alex!

[mma138]

will ohtani becoming mvp do anything to raise prices on his cards ?

[Trueblue]

Originally Posted by mma138

will ohtani becoming mvp do anything to raise prices on his cards ?

Worst kept secret since June. It would be stupid to see a MVP price hike unless it was unanimous and on the front page of every paper. It's actually a good time to buy. Not going to get cheaper into next year unless you're one of the people that believe there will be a lockout.

[mma138]

when do they name the mvp anyways ?

[al3xmac10]

Originally Posted by mma138

when do they name the mvp anyways ?

Winners will be announced on November 11, 2021.
30 voters from the MLB Writers' Association of America (MLBWAA) votes for the AL & NL MVP.

Hopefully, Shohei wins unanimously;
Him not being the 1st choice in any AL MVP ballot is hard to conceive.

In any case, the voters' ballots will be shown to the public if he ends up in 2nd place in someone's ballot...

[NYRE2PECT]

MVP all the way, but I doubt it will be unanimous.

[HarryLime]

Actually winning the MVP doesn't do squat for card prices. It's not until the next season's hype train gets moving that people start thinking "what if he goes back-to-back MVPs? What if this? WHat if that?"

That's when the MVP starts cranking.

Arthur

[JakeR2234]

I am possibly picking up a 2018 Bowman Chrome Ohtani Auto (batting) tonight locally. Card is not graded- what would you guys expect as a fair offer? I will send to PSA tomorrow if we make a deal. I am not much into the modern stuff so any advice is appreciated. Thanks

[Trueblue]

Originally Posted by JakeR2234

I am possibly picking up a 2018 Bowman Chrome Ohtani Auto (batting) tonight locally. Card is not graded- what would you guys expect as a fair offer? I will send to PSA tomorrow if we make a deal. I am not much into the modern stuff so any advice is appreciated. Thanks

If you're paying cash, I would target 2.5 but pay up to 3 if it's really clean (if I was actually looking for one). These were redemption only so it would be sketchy to me if it were sold by an experienced dealer and not graded. If it's from a PC collector, that may be different. Also look at the back, 2018 back dents were common, unfortunately. Card is 3+ years old now so it's going to be less common to find gem copies lying around.

[JakeR2234]

Originally Posted by Trueblue

If you're paying cash, I would target 2.5 but pay up to 3 if it's really clean (if I was actually looking for one). These were redemption only so it would be sketchy to me if it were sold by an experienced dealer and not graded. If it's from a PC collector, that may be different. Also look at the back, 2018 back dents were common, unfortunately. Card is 3+ years old now so it's going to be less common to find gem copies lying around.

Awesome, thank you for the advice. Seller said it is mint and will grade high, but I take that with a grain of salt. Pics look good but not high quality. I will make sure to look at the back for indentations. Again, I appreciate the response and help.

[Rage]

Originally Posted by JakeR2234

Awesome, thank you for the advice. Seller said it is mint and will grade high, but I take that with a grain of salt. Pics look good but not high quality. I will make sure to look at the back for indentations. Again, I appreciate the response and help.

Also make sure to check the surface of the card in the light for scratches/lines as it is chrome and those can get surface issues pretty easily