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In 2023, card-grading companies PSA and ISA have continued their dominance in the sports card industry, with PSA revealing the top 10 athletes and cards based on submissions for the year. Leading the list is MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani, who recently signed a record $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani's cards, especially his 2018 Topps #700 Pitching card, are highly sought after, making him the most submitted athlete to PSA this year. He also holds four spots in the top 10 most graded sports cards of 2023.

Michael Jordan remains a prominent figure in card submissions, with his 1990 Fleer card being a collector's favorite. The top 10 athletes in card submissions for 2023 are:

1. Shohei Ohtani
2. Michael Jordan
3. Julio Rodriguez
4. Trevor Lawrence
5. Joe Burrow
6. Tom Brady
7. Kobe Bryant
8. LeBron James
9. Ken Griffey Jr.
10. Patrick Mahomes II

The 10 most graded sports cards of 2023 feature several from Ohtani, including the 2018 Bowman #49 and the 2018 Topps Update US285. Other notable cards include the 2022 Bowman Chrome Prospects BCP50 Elly De La Cruz and the 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. Star Rookie.

In football card submissions, Bears quarterback Justin Fields has seen a remarkable 119% increase over 2022, followed by Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence with a 98% increase. Chief’s tight end Travis Kelce also saw significant growth in submissions, possibly influenced by his public relationship with Taylor Swift.

Rookie cards continue to dominate the grading submissions across sports. The top rookie card submissions for basketball include Paolo Banchero and Victor Wembanyama, while football sees Kenny Pickett and Brock Purdy leading. In baseball, Elly De La Cruz and Adley Rutschman top the list for most submitted rookie cards.