Baseball’s most popular jerseys for 2026 are in, and for the first time ever, two Japanese-born stars sit at the very top. Shohei Ohtani leads the way, with Dodgers teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto right behind him, based on Fanatics jersey sales across its network (including MLBShop.com) since the end of the 2025 World Series. Here is the full top 20, and what it says about where fan passion sits as the playoffs begin.
Ohtani Leads, and the Dodgers Dominate
Ohtani is number one again, and the defending-era Dodgers absolutely flood the list: five of the top 12 jerseys belong to Los Angeles players. Beyond Ohtani at one and Yamamoto at two, Mookie Betts checks in at five, Freddie Freeman at seven, and fan favorite Kiké Hernández at twelve. No other franchise comes close to that kind of jersey-sales gravity.
The Full Top 20 Most Popular MLB Jerseys for 2026
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shohei Ohtani | Dodgers |
| 2 | Yoshinobu Yamamoto | Dodgers |
| 3 | Aaron Judge | Yankees |
| 4 | Cal Raleigh | Mariners |
| 5 | Mookie Betts | Dodgers |
| 6 | Nolan Arenado | Diamondbacks |
| 7 | Freddie Freeman | Dodgers |
| 8 | Pete Alonso | Orioles |
| 9 | Roman Anthony | Red Sox |
| 10 | Pete Crow-Armstrong | Cubs |
| 11 | Kyle Schwarber | Phillies |
| 12 | Kiké Hernández | Dodgers |
| 13 | Bryce Harper | Phillies |
| 14 | Juan Soto | Mets |
| 15 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | Blue Jays |
| 16 | Francisco Lindor | Mets |
| 17 | Ronald Acuña Jr. | Braves |
| 18 | Paul Skenes | Pirates |
| 19 | Josh Naylor | Mariners |
| 20 | Christian Yelich | Brewers |
A First for Baseball
The headline is history: this is the first time two Japanese-born players have topped the most popular jersey list entering a season. Ohtani and Yamamoto going one-two is a milestone for the sport’s global reach, and a reminder of how much star power the Dodgers have concentrated on one roster.
Risers and New Faces
A few names jump off the list. Cal Raleigh at number four is a statement for a Mariners catcher who has become one of the most marketable players in the game. Rookies and young stars are surging too, with Roman Anthony (Red Sox) at nine, Pete Crow-Armstrong (Cubs) at ten, and Pirates ace Paul Skenes at eighteen. Offseason moves also reshuffled things, with Nolan Arenado now selling in Arizona and Pete Alonso in an Orioles uniform.
See Who Is Playing in October
Plenty of these jersey favorites are still alive in the postseason. Track the full field with our printable 2026 MLB postseason bracket and every start time and channel in the 2026 MLB postseason TV schedule. The Dodgers, unsurprisingly, are right in the middle of it.
Rankings based on Fanatics jersey sales across its network, including MLBShop.com, since the end of the 2025 World Series, as reported by MLB.com. Player jersey numbers and team colors in the image above are illustrative.
