Ohtani Tops MLB Jersey Sales for 18 Months

Shohei Ohtani's jersey sales continue to dominate Major League Baseball, reflecting his significant global appeal after leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a World Series title last year. Ohtani achieved an impressive milestone last season by hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases, and he remains the top-selling player in jersey sales across various markets, including the U.S. and Japan. As the 2025 season begins, he has already hit two home runs with a batting average of .333, while fans eagerly anticipate his return to pitching later this season. Following Ohtani in the sales rankings are his Dodgers teammates Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts, along with Juan Soto and Aaron Judge from the Mets and Yankees, respectively. The current rankings are based on sales data from the Fanatics network, underscoring Ohtani's continued popularity. This marks the second time in history that two Japanese players have made it into the top ten jersey sales, with Ohtani and teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto both featuring prominently.