Whereas Shohei Ohtani's 2018 Topps flagship RC shows him dealing on the mound, the company took the opportunity to showcase the two-way superstar at the plate in that year's Topps Chrome product. Ohtani landed in the 72-card Rookie Autographs checklist at #RA-SO. With position players tending to attract more attention on the secondary market than pitchers, many collectors flock to these Chrome cards. And that's especially true of their serial-numbered parallels. Orange Refractors, which have a print run /25, were exclusive to hobby and jumbo hobby packs.
This is the only 2018 Topps Chrome Rookie Autographs Orange Refractor Shohei Ohtani to receive a Black Label Pristine 10 grade from BGS. The signature is also ranked a perfect 10.
Learn more about the superstar's early card career in our Guide to Shohei Ohtani Rookie Cards: https://www.fanaticscollect.com/definitive-guides/a-guide-to-shohei-ohtanis-rookie-cards
The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 08/13/2025.
