✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹ - Page 482

Qubits · 06-12-2023, 11:13 PM

My silly little theory is that even if he does end up being more well known for his bat, he's still going to be MOSTLY known as the bat that also pitched.

For that reason - I will gobble up all the pitching images I can

hammertime · 06-12-2023, 11:16 PM

Collecting Shohei is like eating a Reese's...there's no wrong way to do it.

Vdm2018 · 06-12-2023, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by qubits

my silly little theory is that even if he does end up being more well known for his bat, he's still going to be mostly known as the bat that also pitched.

For that reason - i will gobble up all the pitching images i can

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BC Hunt · 06-12-2023, 11:26 PM

Gave me chills watching him tonight.

Ralphiete · 06-12-2023, 11:41 PM

Shotime is the greatest. A unicorn of our time. Speaking of shohei I am waiting for what I believe is his first ever bat knob auto 1/1 to come from topps redemption. The redemption reads as follows- team logo bat knobs auto parallel. But if Googled there are non in existence. Am I the lucky person that receives his 1st ever bat knob auto 1/1 and I have a gold mine????

ThoseBackPages · 06-12-2023, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralphiete

Shotime is the greatest. A unicorn of our time. Speaking of shohei I am waiting for what I believe is his first ever bat knob auto 1/1 to come from topps redemption. The redemption reads as follows- team logo bat knobs auto parallel. But if Googled there are non in existence. Am I the lucky person that receives his 1st ever bat knob auto 1/1 and I have a gold mine????

welcome back!

redauto5 · 06-12-2023, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BBases31

Imagine not having a stash of this guy

Iknowright? How can anyone call themselves a serious modern baseball collector and not have a Shohei stash????

So fun to watch and root for, and the stash makes it all the sweeter.

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The_Reverend · 06-13-2023, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by redauto5

Iknowright? How can anyone call themselves a serious modern baseball collector and not have a Shohei stash????

So fun to watch and root for, and the stash makes it all the sweeter.

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Defintely all stashes are not created equal, but having a few of his cards put back for the future is not a bad thing. However, his liquidity is crazy and his stuff, including his low end base RC card graded, seems to all be touching a Benjamin in Gem grade.

I once had close to 60 Ohtani RC cards, base brands, and even the SGC and CSG slabs sold very strong. HE IS LIKELY the only player that has such a close ROI. I have several I still own, with more at PSA, but his Unicorn status is without question now!

KhalDrogo · 06-13-2023, 06:40 AM

The man is incredible. Wasn’t but a week ago that he was slumping big time.

BoSoxFan1999 · 06-13-2023, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Qubits

My silly little theory is that even if he does end up being more well known for his bat, he's still going to be MOSTLY known as the bat that also pitched.

For that reason - I will gobble up all the pitching images I can

I think if we project out a few years (Ohtani 35+) his pitching will age better than his bat. JMO

redauto5 · 06-13-2023, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Reverend

Defintely all stashes are not created equal, but having a few of his cards put back for the future is not a bad thing. However, his liquidity is crazy and his stuff, including his low end base RC card graded, seems to all be touching a Benjamin in Gem grade.

I once had close to 60 Ohtani RC cards, base brands, and even the SGC and CSG slabs sold very strong. HE IS LIKELY the only player that has such a close ROI. I have several I still own, with more at PSA, but his Unicorn status is without question now!

I have a similar story and had a similar base RC stash. Sent in over 60 to PSA including some nice pinks, a purple heritage etc. The order literally came back the day after he struck out Trout in the WBC, and I've since sold off all the base stuff and kept about 15 of the rarer/nicer stuff to hold as close to forever as makes no difference. I still have 4 I've yet to send which is really the pinnacle of my Ohtani collection, but I'm balking at the fees for the bigger cards.

- 2018 Archives Fan Favorites Auto
- 2018 Bowman Chrome Refractor /499
- 2018 Topps Chrome Image Variation
- 2018 Topps Chrome Complete Set Variation

I'm incredibly thrilled with the stash I have left and am happy with the prices I got for what I recently sold off. It's been good to be a Shohei believer!

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crazy4kinsler · 06-13-2023, 08:41 AM

THanks good. Al I have is some base and inserts. No rookies, no autos. To most that's a junk collection.

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Collecting Shohei is like eating a Reese's...there's no wrong way to do it.

Mister2Bits · 06-13-2023, 08:49 AM

I snagged up gobbles of low # parallels early on and due to PSA/Covid, I just stashed them away and kept buying.

Honestly - looking back, it was one of the greatest buying opportunities of my time in collecting. I wish I went harder.

spmgeaux · 06-13-2023, 09:42 AM

Just bought tickets to take my three boys (5, 7, and 9) to see Sho play Thursday at the Rangers! Will be their first game since they've gotten really into MLB and they won't know we're going until we get in the car for the three hour drive. Pumped!

ThoseBackPages · 06-13-2023, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by spmgeaux

Just bought tickets to take my three boys (5, 7, and 9) to see Sho play Thursday at the Rangers! Will be their first game since they've gotten really into MLB and they won't know we're going until we get in the car for the three hour drive. Pumped!

LOVE IT!

zworykin · 06-13-2023, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by spmgeaux

Just bought tickets to take my three boys (5, 7, and 9) to see Sho play Thursday at the Rangers! Will be their first game since they've gotten really into MLB and they won't know we're going until we get in the car for the three hour drive. Pumped!

Have fun! I hope you have something lined up to stay overnight - 6 hours of driving with three young boys, with a baseball game in the middle, is a recipe for disaster!

BC Hunt · 06-13-2023, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by spmgeaux

Just bought tickets to take my three boys (5, 7, and 9) to see Sho play Thursday at the Rangers! Will be their first game since they've gotten really into MLB and they won't know we're going until we get in the car for the three hour drive. Pumped!

Here's to hoping he pitches & slugs the Angels to victory! Have fun and share pics if you can!

hammertime · 06-13-2023, 10:15 AM

My wife and I finished the Ohtani puzzle.

Here's the other side (we cheated and just flipped it over):

BC Hunt · 06-13-2023, 10:19 AM

^ how cool is that

Rage · 06-13-2023, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

My wife and I finished the Ohtani puzzle.

Here's the other side (we cheated and just flipped it over):

Very cool! They are giving away an Ohtani puzzle from Yakult in a couple Tuesdays at the game I believe, might have to go

ThoseBackPages · 06-13-2023, 12:28 PM

damn, that is nice

tconte · 06-13-2023, 12:45 PM

Great puzzle!

seanrs1 · 06-13-2023, 01:43 PM

I don't collect Mike Trout, but I was wondering if Ohtani has now over taken him in the hobby now? I assume Ohtani is more popular than Trout with the fans considering his international appeal. For those that collect both do you think Ohtani cards will eventually be more sought after and more valuable one day?

Bcr · 06-13-2023, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by seanrs1

I don't collect Mike Trout, but I was wondering if Ohtani has now over taken him in the hobby now? I assume Ohtani is more popular than Trout with the fans considering his international appeal. For those that collect both do you think Ohtani cards will eventually be more sought after and more valuable one day?

Ohtani IS the hobby right now. They will both be very collectable for now and the future as one is a unicorn and the other a future HOFer.

shaqobe · 06-13-2023, 01:57 PM

Here's a little comparison of how Shohei is hitting this season compared to his MVP season.

2021
46HR 100RBI 103R .257AVG .965OPS

2023 (pace through 68 games)
47HR 119RBI 100R .291AVG .955OPS

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06-12-2023, 11:13 PM	#12026
Qubits Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: South Carolina Posts: 840	My silly little theory is that even if he does end up being more well known for his bat, he's still going to be MOSTLY known as the bat that also pitched. For that reason - I will gobble up all the pitching images I can

06-12-2023, 11:16 PM	#12027
hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 6,858	Collecting Shohei is like eating a Reese's...there's no wrong way to do it.

06-12-2023, 11:26 PM	#12029
BC Hunt Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,743 bicum70	Gave me chills watching him tonight.

06-13-2023, 09:42 AM	#12039
spmgeaux Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 865	Just bought tickets to take my three boys (5, 7, and 9) to see Sho play Thursday at the Rangers! Will be their first game since they've gotten really into MLB and they won't know we're going until we get in the car for the three hour drive. Pumped!

06-13-2023, 10:15 AM	#12043
hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 6,858	My wife and I finished the Ohtani puzzle. Here's the other side (we cheated and just flipped it over):

06-13-2023, 10:19 AM	#12044
BC Hunt Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,743 bicum70	^ how cool is that

06-13-2023, 01:43 PM	#12048
seanrs1 Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,861	I don't collect Mike Trout, but I was wondering if Ohtani has now over taken him in the hobby now? I assume Ohtani is more popular than Trout with the fans considering his international appeal. For those that collect both do you think Ohtani cards will eventually be more sought after and more valuable one day?

06-13-2023, 01:57 PM	#12050
shaqobe Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 268	Here's a little comparison of how Shohei is hitting this season compared to his MVP season. 2021 46HR 100RBI 103R .257AVG .965OPS 2023 (pace through 68 games) 47HR 119RBI 100R .291AVG .955OPS