Wisconsin Boy Finds $30,000 Shohei Ohtani Baseball Card Inside a $6 Pack

WISCONSIN — What started as a casual trip to a local hobby shop turned into a once-in-a-lifetime moment for one young Wisconsin baseball fan. The boy, whose name has not been released, pulled an ultra-rare Shohei Ohtani card valued at $30,000 from a $6 pack of baseball cards — a find most collectors can only dream of.

According to Fanatics Collect, the boy was visiting a small-town card shop with his family when he decided to open a few packs. One of them contained the Shohei Ohtani Superfractor 1-of-1 card, a unique collectible that exists as only one copy in the world.

A Collector’s Dream Come True

For card enthusiasts, a Superfractor is the pinnacle of rarity — a card so unique that its value can skyrocket depending on the player featured. Shohei Ohtani, known as one of the most dominant two-way players in baseball history, has become a modern legend, making any exclusive card featuring him a treasure.

“When that kind of card shows up, it’s like winning the lottery,” one collector told reporters. “Finding it in a six-dollar pack is nearly impossible.”

Photos shared by Fanatics Collect show the smiling young collector proudly holding his prized Ohtani card inside a protective sleeve.

The $30,000 Surprise

Experts estimate that the card could fetch upwards of $30,000 if sold at auction. However, collectors say its sentimental value — especially for a young fan — might be worth even more.

The viral post featuring the boy’s discovery quickly gained traction online, with commenters joking, “Are you gonna let your dad have that card?” and “That kid’s college tuition is in his hand.”

The shop owner reportedly confirmed the pull and called it “the most exciting moment we’ve ever had in this store.”

Ohtani Cards Continue to Dominate the Market

Shohei Ohtani’s memorabilia has become a phenomenon among collectors. With his dual success as both pitcher and hitter, the Los Angeles Angels star’s rare cards consistently sell for record-breaking prices.

In recent years, Ohtani’s autographed rookie cards and Superfractor editions have sold for anywhere from $20,000 to over $100,000, depending on their condition and edition.

A Lesson in Luck

For the Wisconsin boy, this was a hobby that turned into an incredible stroke of luck — and a story that will likely be told for years.

“It’s a one-in-a-million pull,” the card shop owner said. “You just never expect it to happen, especially to a kid opening a few packs on a random afternoon.”