Ohtani’s Historic 50–50 Ball Sells at Auction for Nearly $4.4 Million Amid Ongoing Dispute Over Ownership

Ohtani’s Historic 50–50 Ball Sells at Auction for Nearly $4.4 Million Amid Ongoing Dispute Over Ownership
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after hitting his 50th home run of the season during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Miami. AP Photo/Marta Lavandier
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Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport, the auctioneer said Wednesday.

Ohtani became the first player in baseball history to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases in a season, reaching the milestone on Sept. 19 when the Los Angeles Dodgers star hit his second of three homers against the Marlins.