Five Dodgers, Including One Surprise, Ranked Among Most Popular Jerseys

Shohei Ohtani tops the list for third straight season, with Dodgers' Yamamoto at No. 2

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:03pm

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are represented by five players on the list of most popular MLB jerseys heading into the 2026 season, including Shohei Ohtani at No. 1 and Dodgers teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto at No. 2. Other Dodgers on the list are Mookie Betts (No. 5), Freddie Freeman (No. 7), and Kiké Hernández (No. 12).

Why it matters

The annual ranking of most popular MLB jerseys provides insight into which players and teams are resonating most with fans, which can impact marketing, merchandising, and player popularity. The strong Dodgers representation shows the team's continued drawing power and appeal to a wide fanbase.

The details

Shohei Ohtani tops the list for the third straight season, with fans purchasing Nike versions of his jersey more than any other player worldwide. Yamamoto's surprise inclusion at No. 2 comes after his heroic pitching performances in the 2025 World Series. Other Dodgers on the list include perennial favorites Betts and Freeman, as well as fan favorite Hernández, who is currently recovering from offseason surgery.

  • The current list is based on sales of Nike jerseys from the Fanatics network of sites since the 2025 World Series ended.
  • Hernández started the 2026 season on the 60-day injured list and is hopeful to be activated once he's eligible in late April.

The players

Shohei Ohtani

Japanese baseball player who plays for the Los Angeles Angels and is ranked No. 1 on the list of most popular MLB jerseys for the third straight season.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Japanese pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers who is ranked No. 2 on the list of most popular MLB jerseys, a surprise inclusion after his heroic performances in the 2025 World Series.

Mookie Betts

Outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers who is ranked No. 5 on the list of most popular MLB jerseys.

Freddie Freeman

First baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers who is ranked No. 7 on the list of most popular MLB jerseys.

Kiké Hernández

Utility player for the Los Angeles Dodgers who is ranked No. 12 on the list of most popular MLB jerseys and is currently recovering from offseason surgery.

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What’s next

Hernández is hopeful to be activated once he's eligible in late April.

The takeaway

The strong Dodgers representation on the list of most popular MLB jerseys underscores the team's continued drawing power and appeal to a wide fanbase, with both perennial favorites and surprise inclusions like Yamamoto resonating with fans.