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.
Ohtani, the Los Angeles 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.
New Jersey auction house Goldin said it was the highest price paid for a baseball — or any other ball — in history.
It was one of three home runs he hit that night alone — his 51st season home run ball is also up for sale.
Afterward, attention naturally turned to the fate of the ball, with collectors keen to own such a unique item.
Persons:
Ohtani, Goldin, “ Shohei Ohtani, ”, Ken Goldin, Mike Baumann
Organizations:
Los Angeles Dodgers phenom, Florida Marlins, Marlins
Locations:
. New Jersey, Japan
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