Shohei Ohtani

2024 - 8 - 29

When Home Runs and Trading Cards Collide: Shohei Ohtani & His Pup Decoy Steal the Spotlight!

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Shohei Ohtani is making waves with a sizzling trading card deal while his dog Decoy steals hearts at the Dodgers game! Check out how this dynamic duo is taking the sports world by storm!

Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar with a flair for both pitching and hitting, has brought a new level of excitement to baseball for fans and collectors alike. In a major announcement this week, Ohtani has signed an exclusive, long-term global trading card deal with Topps, a division of Fanatics Collectibles. This partnership promises to offer unique, autographed baseball cards that will ignite the passion of sports memorabilia collectors around the globe. As a two-time MVP, Ohtani continues to break records and hearts, all while putting a fresh spin on the classic baseball card collection experience.

But that’s not all folks! The buzz around Ohtani has reached new heights as he shares the limelight with his adorable canine companion, Decoy. During a recent Dodgers game, Decoy made his grand debut by throwing out the first pitch, delighting fans and proving that not all heroes wear capes—some wear doggy jerseys! The incredibly cute sight of Ohtani’s furry friend on the pitcher's mound added an extra layer of excitement to an already thrilling game, where Ohtani himself hit a home run and swiped two bases. Talk about a dynamic duo!

The combination of Ohtani’s prowess on the field and Decoy’s cuteness is a match made in sports heaven, turning every game into a spectacle that fans won’t forget. Lines formed outside Dodger Stadium hours in advance for the bobblehead featuring Ohtani and Decoy, selling quickly as collectors clamored to add this unique piece to their collections. Clearly, Ohtani has not only captured the attention of baseball enthusiasts but has also solidified Decoy's status as a rising star in the sports community.

As the sports world eagerly anticipates Ohtani's exclusive trading cards, it's clear that both he and Decoy are playing the right field! Did you know that Shohei Ohtani is the first player in MLB history to be both an All-Star as a pitcher and a hitter in the same season? On top of that, fans can look forward to a wide range of Ohtani-themed merchandise hitting stores soon, ensuring that his legacy will be preserved for generations to come. And if you thought Decoy stole the show, wait until you see Ohtani's cards that promise to hold memorabilia and autographs that could become priceless in the coming years!

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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani inks global trading card deal with Topps (KFSN-TV)

Dodgers star and two-time MVP Shohei Ohtani has signed an exclusive long-term global trading card deal with Topps, a division of Fanatics Collectib...

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Ohtani joins Topps on exclusive trading card deal (MLB.com)

Topps announced Thursday that it has partnered with Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani on an exclusive global trading card deal.

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Shohei Ohtani signs trading card deal with Fanatics-backed Topps (NBC 6 South Florida)

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has signed an exclusive trading card deal with Topps, which will offer unique, autographed baseball cards.

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Shohei Ohtani signs exclusive trading card deal with Topps: 'This is ... (The Athletic)

Ohtani joins fellow Los Angeles megastar resident LeBron James as athletes whose trading cards are exclusively produced by Fanatics.

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Topps and Shohei Ohtani Sign Exclusive Long-Term Global Trading ... (Fanatics Inc)

In a move expected to create incredible excitement among both collectors and sports fans worldwide, Topps – a division of Fanatics Collectibles – today ...

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Topps inks exclusive card deal with Shohei Ohtani (Sports Business Journal)

Topps has landed an exclusive, long-term trading-card partnership deal with Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Shohei Ohtani Signs Exclusive Topps Trading Card Deal (Yahoo Sports)

Every time Shohei Ohtani steps on the field is “a moment,” and his latest memorabilia deal can help fans collect a piece of history.

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Shohei Ohtani signs trading card deal with Fanatics-backed Topps (CNBC)

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has signed an exclusive trading card deal with Topps, which will offer unique, autographed baseball cards.

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Decoy (!) delivers strike for 1st pitch, then Ohtani homers, swipes 2 ... (MLB.com)

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Shohei Ohtani Signs Exclusive Trading Card Contract With Topps (Sportico.com)

The Topps deal, which begins immediately, includes autographs and game-used memorabilia cards, and the company will make products for U.S. and Japan.

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Shohei Ohtani's Dog Throws Out First Pitch At Dodgers Game (Today.com)

Shohei Ohtani's dog, Decoy, threw out the first pitch before the Los Angeles Dodgers game on Aug. 28. Watch the moment, including a high-five at the end.

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Shohei Ohtani and his dog, Decoy, star together at Dodger Stadium (CNN)

While Shohei Ohtani homered and stole two bases in the Dodgers' 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles, his achievements were overshadowed as his dog “threw” ...

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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani inks global trading card deal with Topps ... (ESPN)

Dodgers star and two-time MVP Shohei Ohtani has signed an exclusive long-term global trading card deal with Topps, a division of Fanatics Collectibles, ...

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Shohei Ohtani's dog Decoy throws perfect first pitch at Dodgers game (NBC News)

Wearing his own L.A. Dodgers uniform, Decoy patiently waited on the pitcher's mound until Ohtani squatted at home plate. Then Decoy grabbed the ball in his ...

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Shohei Ohtani's dog Decoy grows legend of Los Angeles Dodgers ... (AZCentral.com)

Shohei Ohtani fever is taking over Major League Baseball, and not just for his hitting. The Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter is batting .295 on the ...

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Shohei Ohtani's dog 'throws out' 1st pitch at Dodgers game (NPR)

To the delight of the sellout crowd, the star player's pup Decoy “threw out” the ceremonial first pitch before a game at the Los Angeles stadium against the ...

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Shohei Ohtani, Decoy gift perfect reward to disappointed Dodgers ... (Dodgers Way)

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's dog threw out the first pitch on bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium, and it was glorious.

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Shohei Ohtani's dog 'throws out' 1st pitch at Dodgers game (NPR Illinois)

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