I bought this Ohtani rookie auto in 2019 after it was announced he was hurt and wouldn't pitch that year. I rode the wave and bought low for only $250.
Two seasons later he won the MVP and finished 2nd last year. This card runs over 2K easy now.
Was Ohtani's hype inflated? I would say no and I would also say the market's tendency to shun anyone who doesn't immediately live up to their expectations worked in my favor this time:
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