{"id":1862211,"date":"2026-03-25T08:00:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T05:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1862211"},"modified":"2026-03-25T08:00:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T05:00:47","slug":"shohei-ohtanis-game-worn-2026-wbc-jersey-sells-for-a-record-breaking-1-5-million-usd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1862211","title":{"rendered":"Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s Game-Worn 2026 WBC Jersey Sells for a Record-Breaking $1.5 Million USD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F03%2F24%2Fshohei-ohtani-game-worn-2026-wbc-jersey-mlb-auctions-record-breaking-1-5-million-usd-sale-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Sports\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Mar 25, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             341<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr 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 <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The game-worn jersey Shohei Ohtani wore during Japan\u2019s March 6 World Baseball Classic victory over Chinese Taipei just sold for over $1.5 million USD<\/li>\n<li>The massive sale officially shatters the previous auction record for an Ohtani jersey, racking up an astounding 298 bids over a seven-day period<\/li>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The unsigned jersey was worn by Ohtani during Japan\u2019s 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.\n<\/p>\n<p>To put the seven-figure sale into perspective, the final price completely obliterates his previous records. Ohtani\u2019s 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.\n<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s 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\u2014including a 2025 MVP Logoman card and a dual-patch card alongside Aaron Judge\u2014recently eclipsed the $3 million USD and $2.16 million USD marks, respectively.\n<\/p>\n<p>As Ohtani gears up for the new MLB season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, it is incredibly clear that his impact on the collector\u2019s market is just as dominant as his swing.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ig2IBy1o2EE?si=FquSnT3zcDgSd2k3\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6697291\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>John Cena Officially Returns to WWE to Host WrestleMania 42\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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 <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The game-worn jersey Shohei Ohtani wore during Japan\u2019s March 6 World Baseball Classic victory over Chinese Taipei just sold for over $1.5 million USD<\/li>\n<li>The massive sale officially shatters the previous auction record for an Ohtani jersey, racking up an astounding 298 bids over a seven-day period<\/li>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The unsigned jersey was worn by Ohtani during Japan\u2019s 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.\n<\/p>\n<p>To put the seven-figure sale into perspective, the final price completely obliterates his previous records. Ohtani\u2019s 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.\n<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s 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\u2014including a 2025 MVP Logoman card and a dual-patch card alongside Aaron Judge\u2014recently eclipsed the $3 million USD and $2.16 million USD marks, respectively.\n<\/p>\n<p>As Ohtani gears up for the new MLB season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, it is incredibly clear that his impact on the collector\u2019s market is just as dominant as his swing.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ig2IBy1o2EE?si=FquSnT3zcDgSd2k3\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6697291\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>John Cena Officially Returns to WWE to Host WrestleMania 42\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Sports\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Mar 25, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             341<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider 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 <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The game-worn jersey Shohei Ohtani wore during Japan\u2019s March 6 World Baseball Classic victory over Chinese Taipei just sold for over $1.5 million USD<\/li>\n<li>The massive sale officially shatters the previous auction record for an Ohtani jersey, racking up an astounding 298 bids over a seven-day period<\/li>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The unsigned jersey was worn by Ohtani during Japan\u2019s 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.\n<\/p>\n<p>To put the seven-figure sale into perspective, the final price completely obliterates his previous records. Ohtani\u2019s 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.\n<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s 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\u2014including a 2025 MVP Logoman card and a dual-patch card alongside Aaron Judge\u2014recently eclipsed the $3 million USD and $2.16 million USD marks, respectively.\n<\/p>\n<p>As Ohtani gears up for the new MLB season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, it is incredibly clear that his impact on the collector\u2019s market is just as dominant as his swing.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ig2IBy1o2EE?si=FquSnT3zcDgSd2k3\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6697291\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>John Cena Officially Returns to WWE to Host WrestleMania 42\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Source<\/h6>\n<p><span>Espn<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    MLBSports MemorabiliaWBCShohei OhtaniWorld Baseball Classic\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Mar 25, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             341<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Mar 25, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Mar 25, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             341<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The game-worn jersey Shohei Ohtani wore during Japan\u2019s March 6 World Baseball Classic victory over Chinese Taipei just sold for over $1.5 million USD<\/li>\n<li>The massive sale officially shatters the previous auction record for an Ohtani jersey, racking up an astounding 298 bids over a seven-day period<\/li>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The unsigned jersey was worn by Ohtani during Japan\u2019s 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.\n<\/p>\n<p>To put the seven-figure sale into perspective, the final price completely obliterates his previous records. Ohtani\u2019s 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.\n<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s 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\u2014including a 2025 MVP Logoman card and a dual-patch card alongside Aaron Judge\u2014recently eclipsed the $3 million USD and $2.16 million USD marks, respectively.\n<\/p>\n<p>As Ohtani gears up for the new MLB season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, it is incredibly clear that his impact on the collector\u2019s market is just as dominant as his swing.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ig2IBy1o2EE?si=FquSnT3zcDgSd2k3\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Source<\/h6>\n<p><span>Espn<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    MLBSports MemorabiliaWBCShohei OhtaniWorld Baseball Classic\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/3\/shohei-ohtani-game-worn-2026-wbc-jersey-mlb-auctions-record-breaking-1-5-million-usd-sale&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F03%2F24%2Fshohei-ohtani-game-worn-2026-wbc-jersey-mlb-auctions-record-breaking-1-5-million-usd-sale-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Sports Mar 25, 2026 341 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Source Espn Share this article Yuichi Yamazaki\/Afp\/Getty Images Sports Mar 25, 2026 341 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary The game-worn jersey Shohei Ohtani wore during Japan\u2019s March 6 World Baseball Classic victory over Chinese Taipei just sold for over [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1862211","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1862211","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1862211"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1862211\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1862211"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1862211"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1862211"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}