Major League Baseball has released its list of the top-selling player jerseys of 2025, and once again, Shohei Ohtani stands alone at the top. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has now finished No. 1 in jersey sales three times in the past five seasons, cementing his status not just as baseball’s biggest star, but as a true global icon.
From Injuries to Icon
It wasn’t always this way. In 2019 and 2020, Ohtani failed to crack the top 20 at all, largely due to injuries that sidelined him for 72 games across those two seasons. Since then, however, his on-field dominance and global appeal have fueled an unparalleled rise.
Should Ohtani capture the National League MVP award this season — his fourth overall — he will have more MVP trophies than seasons leading MLB in jersey sales. That contrast underscores just how extraordinary his impact has been: he has become baseball’s de facto cultural leader as much as its on-field one.
Beyond jerseys, Ohtani’s collectibles market reflects his generational status. He is one of just three active players with a card valued at over $1 million (joining Mike Trout and Paul Skenes). Meanwhile, the ball from his 50th home run last year — which also made him the first player in MLB history to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season — sold for a record-breaking $4.392 million at Goldin, the most expensive baseball in history.
The Competition
Aaron Judge, no stranger to the top of the list, came in second. Judge remains one of baseball’s most bankable stars and is among the frontrunners for the AL MVP award, which would be his third in four years if successful.
The Dodgers continued to dominate with Freddie Freeman (third) and Mookie Betts (fourth) both securing top spots. Betts previously led jersey sales between 2020–2022, while Freeman has been a consistent presence on the list since joining Los Angeles.
Other notable names included:
- Francisco Lindor (5th) and Juan Soto (6th), giving the Mets two entries in the top 10.
- Rafael Devers (7th) of the Giants and Bryce Harper (8th) of the Phillies.
- Jose Altuve (9th), still a commercial draw for the Astros, and Fernando Tatis Jr. (10th) of the Padres.
Farewell for a Legend
Clayton Kershaw, who recently announced he will retire at the end of the 2025 season, ranked 12th — marking the 12th and final time in his 18-year career that he has made the top 20. Alongside rookie phenom Paul Skenes of the Pirates (18th), Kershaw was one of only two pitchers to appear on the list this season.
Rising Stars Enter the Mix
The 2025 rankings also introduced several fresh faces to the commercial spotlight:
- Jarren Duran (13th) of the Red Sox
- Pete Crow-Armstrong (16th) of the Cubs
- Paul Skenes (18th) of the Pirates
- Cal Raleigh (20th) of the Mariners
Each of these players marks the shifting generational balance in MLB, where young, dynamic talent continues to break into both on-field performance and commercial popularity.
Full Top 20 Jersey Sales (2025)
- Shohei Ohtani – Los Angeles Dodgers
- Aaron Judge – New York Yankees
- Freddie Freeman – Los Angeles Dodgers
- Mookie Betts – Los Angeles Dodgers
- Francisco Lindor – New York Mets
- Juan Soto – New York Mets
- Rafael Devers – San Francisco Giants
- Bryce Harper – Philadelphia Phillies
- Jose Altuve – Houston Astros
- Fernando Tatis Jr. – San Diego Padres
- Ronald Acuña Jr. – Atlanta Braves
- Clayton Kershaw – Los Angeles Dodgers
- Jarren Duran – Boston Red Sox
- Elly De La Cruz – Cincinnati Reds
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – Toronto Blue Jays
- Pete Crow-Armstrong – Chicago Cubs
- Pete Alonso – New York Mets
- Paul Skenes – Pittsburgh Pirates
- Manny Machado – San Diego Padres
- Cal Raleigh – Seattle Mariners
The Takeaway
Shohei Ohtani isn’t just baseball’s best player — he’s its most marketable. His dominance in jersey sales, collectibles, and cultural relevance underscores his place as a once-in-a-generation figure. But the presence of Judge, Betts, Freeman, and an exciting crop of new stars shows that MLB’s commercial landscape remains deep, diverse, and increasingly global.
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