Shohei Ohtani Cards Are Breaking The Hobby. Is He The Greatest Collectible Ever?

SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast, hosts Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden discuss the latest trends in the sports card market, spotlighting the surging popularity of quarterback Drake Maye and the remarkable performance of Shohei Ohtani. They analyze rising card values for players like Matthew Stafford and Daniel Jones, review MLB playoff impacts on collecting, and share thoughts on Topps’ return to basketball cards. The hosts also showcase unique cards from their collections and offer hobby news, providing insights and tips for collectors of all levels. TAKEAWAYS Recent trends in the sports trading card market Rise in popularity and value of quarterback Drake Maye Performance analysis of Shohei Ohtani in Major League Baseball Market movements of quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Daniel Jones Impact of the ongoing MLB playoffs on card values Discussion on the return of Topps' basketball card license Anticipation for new card products and innovations Comparison of card collecting trends between baseball, basketball, and Pokémon Notable increases in card values for trending players Insights on the importance of card scanning apps for collectors