Shohei Ohtani Leads MLB Jersey Sales for 3rd Straight Season

Two Dodgers teammates also crack the top 5 most popular jerseys heading into 2026 MLB opening day

Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:38am

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has led Major League Baseball in jersey sales for the third consecutive season heading into opening day, according to data from Fanatics. Ohtani was joined in the top 5 by two of his Dodgers teammates, pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and shortstop Mookie Betts.

Why it matters

Ohtani's continued jersey sales dominance underscores his status as one of the biggest stars in baseball, with his two-way play as a pitcher and hitter captivating fans. The strong showing by the Dodgers also highlights the team's popularity and the drawing power of their star-studded roster.

The details

Ohtani was followed in the top 5 jersey sales by Yamamoto, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, and Betts. Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was the last player other than Ohtani to top the list, leading at the 2023 All-Star break. Ohtani has finished first in jersey sales for three consecutive years since then.

  • The jersey sales data tracked by Fanatics covers the period since the end of the 2025 World Series, which the Dodgers won for the second straight year.

The players

Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter who has led MLB in jersey sales for the past three seasons.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher who ranked second in MLB jersey sales heading into the 2026 season.

Mookie Betts

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop who was fifth in MLB jersey sales heading into the 2026 season.

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The takeaway

Ohtani's jersey sales leadership for a third straight year, along with the strong showings by his Dodgers teammates, highlights the enduring popularity of the game's biggest stars and the drawing power of the league's most successful franchises.