{"product_id":"shohei-ohtani-2018-leaf-national-convention-rookie05-rookie-card-rc","title":"Shohei Ohtani – 2018 Leaf National Convention - #Rookie05 – Rookie Card (RC)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA scarce, event‑only rookie of baseball’s most iconic two‑way superstar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003e2018 Leaf National Convention #Rookie05\u003c\/b\u003e Shohei Ohtani RC was released exclusively at the National Sports Collectors Convention, giving it a built‑in scarcity that separates it from mass‑produced rookie‑year issues. These NSCC exclusives have become a favorite among collectors who appreciate limited‑distribution early cards—especially for a generational talent like Ohtani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFeaturing a clean Leaf design and strong early‑career imagery, this card captures Ohtani at the beginning of his historic MLB journey, making it a standout piece for long‑term collectors and investors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2018 Leaf National Convention Exclusive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e#Rookie05 – Official Rookie Card (RC)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLimited event‑only distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEarly‑career Ohtani during his MLB breakout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStrong visual appeal and collector demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhy This Card Matters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOhtani’s rookie‑year cards remain some of the most chased modern pieces in the hobby. Event‑exclusive RCs like this one offer a unique combination of scarcity, display value, and historical significance—exactly the kind of card that ages well as his legacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42339036627047,"sku":"SC-40286","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/8601\/7127\/files\/IMG_3082_2.jpg?v=1775535225","url":"https:\/\/mancavedugout.com\/products\/shohei-ohtani-2018-leaf-national-convention-rookie05-rookie-card-rc","provider":"MancaveDugout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}