Ohtani and Harper Lead MLB Jerseys Ranking for 2024
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers continues to dominate the baseball jersey sales charts, securing the top spot for the first half of the 2024 season. This achievement marks Ohtani’s second consecutive season leading the list, a historic feat as the first Japanese player to do so since jersey rankings were introduced by MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association in 2010.
Following closely behind Ohtani on the popular player jersey list are Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies and Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees, claiming the second and third positions, respectively. It comes as no surprise that both Harper and Judge are also the top vote-getters for the All-Star Game in their respective leagues.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, currently holding the second-best record in the National League, have three players in the top 20 jersey sales. Alongside Ohtani, the Dodgers feature Mookie Betts in the fourth spot and Freddie Freeman at 20th. On the other hand, the Philadelphia Phillies, leading with the best overall record in baseball, see multiple players in the top 20 for the first time since 2011. Harper is joined by All-Star shortstop Trea Turner, who secures the 13th position.
Various teams are well-represented in the top jersey sales list, with multiple players making it to the top 20. Apart from the Dodgers and Phillies, the New York Yankees have a strong presence with Aaron Judge and Juan Soto ranking third and sixth, respectively. The San Diego Padres feature Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, while the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays also have two players each in the top 20.
Noteworthy newcomers to the list include Cincinnati Reds’ Elly De La Cruz and Baltimore Orioles’ Adley Rutschman, ranking 15th and 16th, respectively, after their debut appearances last season. It is interesting to note that nine out of the top 20 players are from outside the United States, representing countries like Japan, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico.
The list of the most popular MLB player jerseys, based on sales from MLBShop.com of Nike jerseys since Opening Day, showcases the following rankings:
1. Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers
2. Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies
3. Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
4. Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers
5. Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta Braves
6. Juan Soto, New York Yankees
7. Francisco Lindor, New York Mets
8. Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres
9. Corey Seager, Texas Rangers
10. Jose Altuve, Houston Astros
11. Nolan Arenado, St. Louis Cardinals
12. Pete Alonso, New York Mets
13. Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies
14. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays
15. Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds
16. Adley Rutschman, Baltimore Orioles
17. Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves
18. Manny Machado, San Diego Padres
19. Bo Bichette, Toronto Blue Jays
20. Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers
The popularity of these players reflects the diverse and passionate fanbase of Major League Baseball, with fans across the globe showing their support by donning the jerseys of their favorite players.