Ohtani's 50th home run ball sells for record $4.4 million at auction

Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball sold for nearly $4.4 million at auction, setting a record for any sports ball. The auction began on September 27 with a starting bid of $500,000 and closed early Wednesday. The sale is complicated by ongoing lawsuits over the ball's ownership. Christian Zacek claims he caught the ball, while Max Matus and Joseph Davidov assert they had possession first. All parties agreed to proceed with the auction despite the dispute. Ohtani achieved this milestone on September 19 during a game against the Marlins. He and the Dodgers are preparing for Game 1 of the World Series on Friday.