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Yoshinobu Yamamoto rookie card achieves record sale at Heritage Auctions

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Yoshinobu Yamamoto rookie card achieves record sale at Heritage Auctions

Summary

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's rookie card, a one-of-one 2024 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autographs SuperFractor, sold for $500,200 at Heritage Auctions during the August 21-23 Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction. This sale surpasses his previous record card sale of $461,160 set just five months earlier. The new sale reflects a significant increase in the demand for Yamamoto's cards, particularly those with rookie-year significance and one-of-one rarity. The auctioned card, graded BGS Mint 9, is the only SuperFractor from that issue, enhancing its value among collectors. Another potential record card for Yamamoto remains unclaimed, suggesting continued interest in his market as an established star.

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By the Numbers

•Yamamoto card sold for $500,200 at Heritage Auctions.
•Previous record set five months ago at $461,160.
•Card is a one-of-one SuperFractor graded BGS Mint 9.
•Demand stems from Yamamoto's 2024 World Series victory and MVP performance.
•Unclaimed one-of-one rookie card could further impact his market.

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12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto Rookie Card Sells for Record Price at Heritage

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto already had a $461,160 card record. A 1-of-1 Dodgers rookie at Heritage just pushed his market beyond that mark. The post Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto Rookie Card Sells for Record Price at Heritage appeared first on HEAVY.
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