✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹ - Page 611

Qubits · 08-10-2023, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Yeah I noticed that...that's insane. Raw are going for $40-50. I sold my stash too soon of course but I did snag a couple "cheap" PSA 10s last night. And JUST missed the 17/49 blue parallel...did someone on here snag it?

I bought 10 from Topps and lucked out and got a 11/49 blue parallel. I've been bringing a few of the base copies to local trade days for the last few months trying to sell them for $8 with no takers. Guess I'm lucky nobody was interested.

hammertime · 08-10-2023, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

WBC71 is enjoying the Trout PC version bump

Yep that's gotta be it right? That pic was everywhere.

okumeister · 08-10-2023, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

WBC71 is enjoying the Trout PC version bump

I bought 40 and did not hit a single parallel, but I guess the having those base isn't too bad either.

NYBBFAN · 08-10-2023, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Yep that's gotta be it right? That pic was everywhere.

They featured it on the Angels broadcast last night too.

Ziggy · 08-10-2023, 03:29 PM

I got mine for ridiculously low last month. It would easily gem; not that I would, as it's PC anyway.

ThoseBackPages · 08-10-2023, 03:35 PM

yea, mine was $5 at release

Ziggy · 08-10-2023, 03:46 PM

It's a great photo of an amazing moment, I'm honestly surprised it wasn't a higher price already.

atk825 · 08-10-2023, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by redauto5

Maybe a 10% chance the Halos can make a huge run and squeeze into a WC spot, in which case I think they have a decent chance at convincing Shohei to stay. Otherwise, sayonara probably. Will be sad to see him in a new uniform but change is the only inevitable. I was super bummed at that long losing streak right after the trade deadline, but I've kind of made peace with the whole thing now.

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Of that 10% chance is about a 75% chance that they have to go on the road to play 2-3 playoff games and another 50% chance of them not advancing to ever play a home playoff game.

redauto5 · 08-10-2023, 04:36 PM

I've posted about this before, but I seem to see a continual trend with Shohei's excellence in game play that when he is pitching very well he isn't hitting the cover off the ball and when he's locked in in the batters box his pitching is a little sub par for his standards. I just like to think about this stuff as Ohtani is continually trying to KEEP doing these amazing things within the game we love and revere so much. I wonder if he tinkers and focuses on pitching at times when he feels the need and that's detrimental to his hitting regimen and vis versa as well.

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auburn35 · 08-10-2023, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by al3xmac10

Is there a PSA office in LA?

The Trout bump from PSA? First an 8 and bumped to a 9 for the marketing photo.

Here's some photos of the other cards that were signed.
https://twitter.com/Kleza_108/status...021924352?s=20

sandyfrank · 08-10-2023, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by auburn35

The Trout bump from PSA? First an 8 and bumped to a 9 for the marketing photo.

Here's some photos of the other cards that were signed.
https://twitter.com/Kleza_108/status...021924352?s=20

That is so cool thanks for sharing that! Love it!

seanrs1 · 08-10-2023, 05:23 PM

I feel good knowing that Mike Trout also collects Shohei Ohtani cards!

sakibomb523 · 08-10-2023, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by al3xmac10

Is there a PSA office in LA?

Yeah. PSA is in Santa Ana which is a city right next to Anaheim.

soey10 · 08-11-2023, 12:16 AM

Got this back from PSA and was really excited.

Also my 7 year old son sent in his best rookie of Shohei and we did a video reveal and he was ecstatic. This was the first card he ever sent in to be graded

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ThoseBackPages · 08-11-2023, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by soey10

Also my 7 year old son sent in his best rookie of Shohei and we did a video reveal and he was ecstatic. This was the first card he ever sent in to be graded

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This is what dreams are made of.

i cant even image how amazing that was!

is it available for public viewing?

soey10 · 08-11-2023, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

This is what dreams are made of.

i cant even image how amazing that was!

is it available for public viewing?

It was definitely a proud moment for sure.

Such an awesome experience to be able to share with my son, I am glad that he is a collector for sure.

Sorry not for public viewing, but his face did light up, it was great.

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ThoseBackPages · 08-11-2023, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by soey10

It was definitely a proud moment for sure.

Such an awesome experience to be able to share with my son, I am glad that he is a collector for sure.

Sorry not for public viewing, but his face did light up, it was great.

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totally understandable.

as long as you have it in the archive, thats all that matters.

oh, and please tell me there is a nice assortment of videos with YOU in them that he can watch at anytime, especially if something were to happen to you.

while that may be morbid, i feel that it is something that is lacking in todays society as a whole. Fathers being recorded doing what THEY love to do. Sure, there are plenty of "family videos", but those are pretty much to keep the wife happy, and rarely cover what the male in the family enjoys

jdjdjd · 08-11-2023, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by soey10

Also my 7 year old son sent in his best rookie of Shohei and we did a video reveal and he was ecstatic. This was the first card he ever sent in to be graded

Congrats to you and your son! Awesome story and experience.

Zauron · 08-11-2023, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by redauto5

I've posted about this before, but I seem to see a continual trend with Shohei's excellence in game play that when he is pitching very well he isn't hitting the cover off the ball and when he's locked in in the batters box his pitching is a little sub par for his standards. I just like to think about this stuff as Ohtani is continually trying to KEEP doing these amazing things within the game we love and revere so much. I wonder if he tinkers and focuses on pitching at times when he feels the need and that's detrimental to his hitting regimen and vis versa as well.

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I've been off and on thinking of posting, but at some point in his career, does Ohtani give up pitching?

I feel he will always be able to hit relatively well, maybe not MVP numbers when he's in the mid to late 30's.

But pitching....will he still be able to keep up with pitching and hitting as he ages? I don't really know, I feel it will be more difficult to keep up with pitching, he loses some command/velocity, however he could still be a mid rotation guy instead of ace like he is now.

ScooterD · 08-11-2023, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Zauron

I've been off and on thinking of posting, but at some point in his career, does Ohtani give up pitching?

I feel he will always be able to hit relatively well, maybe not MVP numbers when he's in the mid to late 30's.

But pitching....will he still be able to keep up with pitching and hitting as he ages? I don't really know, I feel it will be more difficult to keep up with pitching, he loses some command/velocity, however he could still be a mid rotation guy instead of ace like he is now.

If he was a mid-rotation (or lower) pitcher, I have to wonder if his team would allow him to continue to pull double duty. Personally, as soon as his effectiveness as a starter starts to dip (consistently) to that level, he would be my full-time DH and closer. That could lead to some issues of trying to warm up if his spot in the lineup was coming up late in the game, but I could see him transitioning to a 1-inning closer like Smoltz did

Giancarlo27 · 08-11-2023, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ScooterD

If he was a mid-rotation (or lower) pitcher, I have to wonder if his team would allow him to continue to pull double duty. Personally, as soon as his effectiveness as a starter starts to dip (consistently) to that level, he would be my full-time DH and closer. That could lead to some issues of trying to warm up if his spot in the lineup was coming up late in the game, but I could see him transitioning to a 1-inning closer like Smoltz did

This is the way. He will make it until about 33 as a starter and then will transition to a closer

Hollywood42 · 08-11-2023, 08:05 AM

I wonder if there's any shot we could see him in the field someday down the road if he ever stops starting on the mound. Imagine if he managed to add a Gold Glove in the OF or at 1B!

seanrs1 · 08-11-2023, 08:13 AM

From what I read, I think Ohtani has the desire to be remembered as an all time great if not the greatest player ever. I could see him playing as a two way player until he is 40 (starting and hitting) and then giving up one or the other and playing until he is 45.

Bcr · 08-11-2023, 08:14 AM

I hope they still come out with the WBC chrome set. Would love to get that card in chrome.

Stringmusic · 08-11-2023, 09:18 AM

Long term, Bowman refractor PSA 9 or Topps Chrome blue PSA 9?

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Hollywood42 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 39,474 Hollywood42	I wonder if there's any shot we could see him in the field someday down the road if he ever stops starting on the mound. Imagine if he managed to add a Gold Glove in the OF or at 1B! __________________ Collecting the Twins All my PC wants/haves available at hollywood42cards.com

08-10-2023, 03:29 PM	#15255
Ziggy Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 178	I got mine for ridiculously low last month. It would easily gem; not that I would, as it's PC anyway.

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Ziggy Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 178	It's a great photo of an amazing moment, I'm honestly surprised it wasn't a higher price already.

08-10-2023, 04:36 PM	#15259
redauto5 Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 1,307	I've posted about this before, but I seem to see a continual trend with Shohei's excellence in game play that when he is pitching very well he isn't hitting the cover off the ball and when he's locked in in the batters box his pitching is a little sub par for his standards. I just like to think about this stuff as Ohtani is continually trying to KEEP doing these amazing things within the game we love and revere so much. I wonder if he tinkers and focuses on pitching at times when he feels the need and that's detrimental to his hitting regimen and vis versa as well. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

08-10-2023, 05:23 PM	#15262
seanrs1 Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,767	I feel good knowing that Mike Trout also collects Shohei Ohtani cards!

08-11-2023, 12:16 AM	#15264
soey10 Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 1,586 Soey	Got this back from PSA and was really excited. Also my 7 year old son sent in his best rookie of Shohei and we did a video reveal and he was ecstatic. This was the first card he ever sent in to be graded Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-11-2023, 08:13 AM	#15273
seanrs1 Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,767	From what I read, I think Ohtani has the desire to be remembered as an all time great if not the greatest player ever. I could see him playing as a two way player until he is 40 (starting and hitting) and then giving up one or the other and playing until he is 45.

08-11-2023, 08:14 AM	#15274
Bcr Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 2,739	I hope they still come out with the WBC chrome set. Would love to get that card in chrome.

08-11-2023, 09:18 AM	#15275
Stringmusic Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Zebulon Ga Posts: 1,102	Long term, Bowman refractor PSA 9 or Topps Chrome blue PSA 9?