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Shohei Ohtani Kanji autograph auction draws seven-figure offers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Shohei Ohtani Kanji autograph auction draws seven-figure offers

Summary

A one-of-a-kind Shohei Ohtani Kanji autograph card has attracted multiple seven-figure offers, including luxury cars and cash bids. The card, signed by Ohtani during his early days with the Los Angeles Angels, holds personal significance for former ballplayer JT Wolfe, who obtained it as a memory rather than an investment. The signing took place before Ohtani's immense popularity resulted in more restricted autograph opportunities. After numerous offers, the card is traded in a private deal with artist David Choe, completing a unique chapter in memorabilia collecting.

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By the Numbers

•One-of-a-kind Shohei Ohtani Kanji autograph card becomes highly sought-after.
•Former player JT Wolfe obtained the autograph as a personal memory.
•Offers included luxury vehicles and significant cash packages.
•The card was traded in a private deal with artist David Choe.
•The market misjudged its acquisition value due to its personal significance.

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How a former ball player’s one-of-one Shohei Ohtani Kanji autograph navigated a wave of seven-figure offers, luxury supercars, high-level auction-houses and celebrity interest before settling into a private, closed-door trade with artist David Choe.
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