Shohei Ohtani Reigns Supreme in MLB Jersey Sales for Consecutive Years

Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ star, once again reigned supreme in Major League Baseball (MLB) jersey sales, marking his second consecutive year at the top. His achievement is even more remarkable as he became the first-ever player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season.

Top Four Jersey Sales Remain Unchanged

Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper, the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge, and the Dodgers’ Mookie Betts trailed behind Ohtani in the jersey sales, as reported by MLB and its subsidiary, MLB Players Inc. Interestingly, the top four slots remained the same as the mid-season rankings. Back in 2022, Betts led the jersey sales, while Ohtani ranked seventh.

New York Mets’ Francisco Lindor Climbs the Rankings

Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets ascended two positions to secure the fifth spot, causing the Atlanta’s injured outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Yankees’ Juan Soto to each drop a spot. Houston’s Jose Altuve advanced two positions to eighth, while San Diego’s Fernando Tatis Jr. slipped to ninth. The St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado moved up to 10th place.

Other Notable Shifts in the Top 20 Jersey Sales

Texas’ Corey Seager fell two spots to 11th while Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero ascended two spots to 12th. Philadelphia’s Trea Turner held steady at 13th, and Cincinnati’s Elly De La Cruz climbed up one spot to 14th. Pete Alonso of the Mets, however, fell three spots to 15th.

San Diego’s Manny Machado and Cleveland’s José Ramírez Rise in the Rankings

San Diego’s Manny Machado climbed two spots to 16th, and Cleveland’s José Ramírez made his debut in the top 20 at 17th place. The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman rose two places to 18th. Dodgers’ pitcher Clayton Kershaw entered the list at 19th after his season debut on July 25, following his shoulder surgery. Baltimore’s Adley Rutschman dropped four places to 20th.

Atlanta’s Matt Olson and Toronto’s Bo Bichette were notable dropouts from the list. This report offers fascinating insights into the popularity of MLB players based on their jersey sales performance.