An exceptionally rare Shohei Ohtani signed official MLB baseball inscribed “1st MLB HR 4/3/18” in bold blue ink across the sweet spot, authenticated by both Topps Authentics and MLB, this ball commemorates Ohtani’s first Major League home run—a 397-foot blast on April 3, 2018—and is among the earliest and only documented examples bearing this exact inscription on an official MLB baseball, with examples featuring dual Topps and MLB certification virtually unheard of. Since that milestone, Ohtani has established himself as one of the most significant figures in baseball history, becoming a multiple-time Most Valuable Player, two-time World Series Champion, and the most dominant modern two-way superstar, with historic power-speed seasons including a 50 home run / 50 stolen base campaign, record-setting offensive production with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and unprecedented recognition as both an elite hitter and pitcher. As his legacy continues to solidify, artifacts tied to his earliest Major League moments take on exceptional historical weight, and representing the exact beginning of a generational career, this museum-grade baseball stands as a true cornerstone piece for advanced collectors and institutions alike.
An exceptionally rare Shohei Ohtani signed official MLB baseball inscribed “1st MLB HR 4/3/18” in bold blue ink across the sweet spot, authenticated by both Topps Authentics and MLB, this ball commemorates Ohtani’s first Major League home run—a 397-foot blast on April 3, 2018—and is among the earliest and only documented examples bearing this exact inscription on an official MLB baseball, with examples featuring dual Topps and MLB certification virtually unheard of. Since that milestone, Ohtani has established himself as one of the most significant figures in baseball history, becoming a multiple-time Most Valuable Player, two-time World Series Champion, and the most dominant modern two-way superstar, with historic power-speed seasons including a 50 home run / 50 stolen base campaign, record-setting offensive production with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and unprecedented recognition as both an elite hitter and pitcher. As his legacy continues to solidify, artifacts tied to his earliest Major League moments take on exceptional historical weight, and representing the exact beginning of a generational career, this museum-grade baseball stands as a true cornerstone piece for advanced collectors and institutions alike.
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