Shohei Ohtani is the only MLB player in history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. Now, the historic ball used in his 50th home run of the season is being auctioned off with a starting bid of $500,000.
The ball Shohei Ohtani launched for his 50th home run of the season, having also stolen 50 bases, was bought at auction early Wednesday for more than $4.3 million. The LA Dodgers phenom became the first player to reach the 50-50 milestone in a season in September, widely considered one of the greatest achievements in baseball history. There were 40 bids from around the world at the auction, with the successful bid coming at 12:26 a.m. ET.
The fan who caught it worked with New Jersey-based auction house Goldin and the opening bid was set at $500,000 with the offer to buy it outright fort $4.5 million. Black scuff marks on the white leather ball were authenticated by the MLB. Goldin said on its site that a huge commotion followed the ball's landing: fans flipped over tables and chairs in a dining area at loanDepot Park in Miami to get their hands on it.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Report: Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 Season Might Not Be First in MLB HistoryIn 2024, Shohei Ohtani made history as the first MLB player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season—at least, that's the report.
Read more »
Teen says Shohei Ohtani 50-50 home run ball was ‘wrangled' from him in scrumA Florida teen files a lawsuit over the Shohei Ohtani 50-50 home run ball set for auction.
Read more »
Teen says Shohei Ohtani 50-50 home run ball was ‘wrangled' from him in scrumA Florida teen files a lawsuit over the Shohei Ohtani 50-50 home run ball set for auction.
Read more »
Shohei Ohtani 50-50 baseball: Second fan files lawsuitThe claim to Shohei Ohtani’s potentially lucrative 50th home run ball grew more complicated this week, with a second fan filing a lawsuit asserting he had possession of the historic baseball. According to online records, the latest suit was filed by Joseph Davidov in Florida’s 11th Judicial Circuit Court.
Read more »
Teen says Shohei Ohtani 50-50 home run ball was ‘wrangled' from him in scrumA Florida teen files a lawsuit over the Shohei Ohtani 50-50 home run ball set for auction.
Read more »
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 ball fetches $4.39 millionDodgers star Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 ball shattered the record paid for a ball in any sport, selling for $4.392 million at auction.
Read more »