TOPPS 52
SHOHEI OHTANI
FINAL GRADE
9.5
MINT+
FRONT
BACK
Card Info
Company
TOPPS
Series
52
Name
SHOHEI OHTANI
Number
#T52-43
Summary
This 2021 Topps Shohei Ohtani 1952 Topps Redux insert is in outstanding condition, earning an overall grade of 9.5 (Mint+). The card exhibits exceptional eye appeal, highlighted by its sharp corners, pristine edges, and flawless surface gloss. The classic 1952 design is beautifully preserved with vibrant color registration and crisp focus.
The only minor detractor keeping this card from a perfect Gem Mint 10 is a slight left-to-right centering bias on both the front and back. However, this minor variance is well within the tolerances for a Mint grade, making this a highly desirable addition to any modern baseball card collection.
The only minor detractor keeping this card from a perfect Gem Mint 10 is a slight left-to-right centering bias on both the front and back. However, this minor variance is well within the tolerances for a Mint grade, making this a highly desirable addition to any modern baseball card collection.
Subgrades
Centering
9
The front centering is slightly shifted to the left, measuring approximately 43/57 left-to-right. Top-to-bottom centering is excellent at nearly 50/50. The back centering is also slightly off-center left-to-right but well within Mint parameters.
Corners
9.5
All four corners on both the front and back appear exceptionally sharp and clean under magnification, with virtually no visible wear or fraying.
Edges
9.5
Edges are extremely clean with straight cuts. Only microscopic paper fibers are visible on the reverse edges, which is typical of the paper stock used for this insert set.
Surface
9.5
The surface is free of any scratches, dimples, or print lines. Original gloss is fully intact on the front, and the matte reverse is clean and free of staining.
Print Quality
10
Excellent print registration. The colors are vibrant, the image of Ohtani is in sharp focus, and there are no print hickeys or ink bleeding.
