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Ohtani's WBC Jersey Fetches $1.5 Million at Auction
Shohei Ohtani's jersey worn during Japan's opening game against Taiwan at the 2026 World Baseball Classic was auctioned for $1.5 million.
Ohtani's Jersey Sets WBC Auction Record
The jersey worn by Shohei Ohtani during Japan's pool-play-opening win over Taiwan at the 2026 World Baseball Classic was sold for $1.5 million at auction. This sale marks the highest price ever paid for a WBC-related item at auction.
Demonstrating Baseball Memorabilia Market Value
The significant auction price for Ohtani's jersey underscores his global popularity and the prestige of the World Baseball Classic. It also highlights the substantial symbolic and economic value that baseball stars' memorabilia holds within the sports collectibles market.
*Source: Kyodo News (2026-03-24)*
