Shohei Ohtani Opens Third Straight Season With The Most Popular Jersey in MLB
Updated: Mar 27
After helping lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a second consecutive World Series championship and electrifying crowds in the Tokyo Dome at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Shohei Ohtani’s global superstar status continues as he opens his third straight MLB season with the most popular player jersey in the Majors. Since 2023, fans have purchased Ohtani’s Nike jersey more than any other in the U.S., Japan and worldwide.
Immediately following Ohtani on the most popular player jersey list, released jointly today by MLB and MLB Players, Inc. (MLBPI), is his Dodgers and Team Japan teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto (#2). This marks the first time that two Japanese-born players top the most popular player jersey list entering a season.
This list accounts for sales of Nike jerseys from the Fanatics network of sites, including MLBShop.com, since the culmination of the 2025 World Series presented by Capital One. Immediately following Ohtani and Yamamoto are the 2025 AL MVP and runner-up, Aaron Judge (#3) and Cal Raleigh (#4).
Most Popular MLB Player Jerseys
Based on sales of Nike jerseys from the Fanatics network of sites, including MLBShop.com, since the culmination of the World Series
Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Los Angeles Dodgers
Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners
Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers
Nolan Arenado, Arizona Diamondbacks
Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers
Pete Alonso, Baltimore Orioles
Roman Anthony, Boston Red Sox
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs
Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies
Kiké Hernández, Los Angeles Dodgers
Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies
Juan Soto, New York Mets
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays
Francisco Lindor, New York Mets
Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta Braves
Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates
Josh Naylor, Seattle Mariners
Christian Yelich, Milwaukee Brewers
