BLEACHER REPORT: Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers Jersey Sets 48-Hour Sales Record, Passing Lionel Messi

Company: AllCompany: Fanatics Commerce
Written By Seth Schlechter

Shohei Ohtani hasn't played a single game yet for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he's already breaking records.

Fanatics announced his Dodgers jersey set an all-time record for sales within a 48-hour period. Ohtani's jersey surpassed the previous record held by Lionel Messi, as well as other impressive marks set by Cristiano Ronaldo, Justin Fields and Bryce Harper.

While surpassing Messi may not have been expected, it comes as no surprise Ohtani's jersey is flying off the shelves.

The international superstar joined a major-market team with a massive fanbase in the middle of the holiday season. That is quite the recipe for jersey sales, and Dodgers fans responded by setting an all-time Fanatics record...

Seth Schlechter
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