As Major League Baseball’s regular season winds down and teams wrap up their final weekend series, the league has unveiled its annual list of top-selling jerseys—and once again, Shohei Ohtani’s name sits at the top.
For the third straight season, the Dodgers’ two-way megastar leads all players in jersey sales, further cementing his status as one of baseball’s biggest global icons. By accomplishing the feat again in 2025, Ohtani joins an exclusive club of players who have owned the top spot for three consecutive years. That group includes his teammate Mookie Betts (2020–22), Yankees slugger Aaron Judge (2017–19), and Hall of Famer Derek Jeter (2010–12).
Ohtani’s appeal stretches far beyond the diamond. Widely considered the most marketable figure in baseball both in the United States and abroad, his combination of historic two-way talent, charisma, and star power with the internationally renowned Los Angeles Dodgers has made his jersey a must-have for fans.
His on-field performance this season has only fueled the demand. Ohtani, the frontrunner for the National League’s Most Valuable Player award, has put together another staggering campaign, matching his career-high of 54 home runs while leading the league in runs scored (144), slugging percentage (.619), and OPS (1.010). Those numbers place him on track to capture his fourth career MVP award—another milestone that highlights his dominance on both sides of the ball.
But Ohtani wasn’t the only Dodger to make waves in the jersey sales rankings. Los Angeles, coming off their World Series championship run, had a strong presence near the top of the list. First baseman Freddie Freeman landed at No. 3, followed closely by Betts at No. 4. The Dodgers’ core trio of stars accounted for three of the top five most-purchased jerseys this season, a testament to both their individual achievements and the team’s massive fanbase.
Rounding out the top five was Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, who remains one of the most popular players in the game thanks to his charismatic play and leadership in New York.
Another notable Dodger presence came from veteran ace Clayton Kershaw, whose jersey ranked 12th. The future Hall of Famer announced earlier this year that he plans to retire at season’s end, and the spike in sales reflects fans’ appreciation for his legendary 18-year career in Los Angeles.
The Dodgers’ strong showing in the league’s jersey sales rankings underscores their influence not only on the field but also in the sport’s broader culture. With three players in the top five and a retiring franchise icon still in the mix, the reigning champions continue to command attention as MLB’s most star-studded team.