# Professional baseball player updates and milestones

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> Updated: 2026-09-27T22:00:11.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 3.

Professional baseball updates highlight various player performances and commercial milestones. In early September, reports noted a hitting slump for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who recorded zero RBIs over a 12-game stretch.

By late September, commercial data confirmed that Ohtani led Major League Baseball in jersey sales for the fourth consecutive year, a first since tracking began in 2010. According to data from MLB and MLB Players, Inc., Ohtani has maintained the top spot since 2023, surpassing previous streaks held by players such as Derek Jeter, Aaron Judge, and Mookie Betts. Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees ranked second for the second consecutive year, followed by Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs in third. Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves moved up to fourth place, and Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres ranked fifth.

The Los Angeles Dodgers demonstrated significant commercial strength with four players in the top ten: Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Additionally, the sales data highlighted a growing international presence, with Japanese players Munetaka Murakami, Ohtani, and Yamamoto all appearing within the top 20.

As the Dodgers reached a milestone of 100 regular-season victories, Ohtani faced recent challenges following a 15-day stint on the injured list due to right biceps and left knee discomfort. He struggled in his final five games, batting .238, though he finished the regular season with a .275 average and 30 home runs. Meanwhile, Pete Crow-Armstrong has emerged as a primary contender for the MVP award, potentially ending Ohtani’s three-year streak of winning the honor.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Shohei Ohtani sets MLB jersey sales record amid Dodgers' 100-win season

Shohei Ohtani has become the first MLB player to lead jersey sales for four consecutive years. Meanwhile, the Dodgers reached 100 wins as Ohtani faces scrutiny over recent injury-related performance dips.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shohei-ohtani-sets-mlb-jersey-sales-record-amid-dodgers-100-win-season

### 2026-09-25: Shohei Ohtani leads MLB jersey sales for fourth consecutive year

Shohei Ohtani has made history as the first MLB player to lead jersey sales for four consecutive seasons, followed by Aaron Judge and Pete Crow-Armstrong in the 2026 rankings.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shohei-ohtani-leads-mlb-in-jersey-sales-for-fourth-consecutive-year

### 2026-09-02: Baseball updates: Shoji leads strikeouts, Crow-Armstrong nears 40-40, and Ohtani faces slump

Baseball updates: Rakuten's Kosei Shoji leads the league in strikeouts, Hiroshima Carp avoids last place, and MLB's Pete Crow-Armstrong nears a 40-40 season while Shohei Ohtani faces a hitting slump.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/npb-update-shoji-leads-league-in-strikeouts-as-hiroshima-secures-comeback-win

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