Koji
Uehara
3 Koji Uehara cards in Dad’s binder, all from 2026 Panini Prizm. That includes 1 serial-numbered card.
KOJI UEHARA CARDS IN THE BINDER
Base, parallels, numbered, autos: every Koji Uehara card Dad’s willing to part with.
A closer who posted a 0.57 WHIP and struck out batters like he was playing on rookie mode gets commemorated in a 2026 Prizm base card more than a decade after hanging them up. The split-fingered assassin who recorded the final out of the 2013 World Series deserves better than being tucked into contemporary checklists as nostalgia filler. At least Panini finally acknowledged one of the greatest relief seasons ever pitched.
ABOUT KOJI UEHARA
Koji Uehara made his MLB debut as a 34-year-old with the Baltimore Orioles in 2009 after 10 seasons in Japan. He played for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball, as well as the Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball. On December 6, 2012, Uehara agreed to a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, transitioning his role from setup man to closer after season-ending injuries to Andrew Bailey and Joel Hanrahan. Uehara would finish the regular season with a 1.09 ERA, 0.57 WHIP, 21 saves, 13 holds, and 101 strikeouts, with his 0.57 WHIP the lowest in baseball history for a qualified reliever and his opponent batting average of .129 the fifth best ever. That postseason, he allowed just one run in 13.2 innings pitched and tied a single-postseason record with seven saves. Uehara was named the American League Championship Series MVP and pitched in five World Series games and never allowed a run. This 2026 Prizm card captures Uehara during his legendary Red Sox tenure from 2013 to 2016.
FREQUENTLY ASKED: KOJI UEHARA CARDS
What is the most valuable Koji Uehara card in Dad's binder?
The 2026 Prizm Prizms Orange #46 numbered 090/249, at $6.25.
What is the rarest Koji Uehara card in Dad's binder?
The 2026 Prizm Prizms Orange #46 numbered 090/249.
Does Dad have Koji Uehara rookie cards?
Not right now. The earliest Koji Uehara card here is the 2026 Prizm #46.
How much do Koji Uehara cards cost here?
3 Koji Uehara cards here, from $0.25 to $6.25. The cheapest is the 2026 Prizm #46.
