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

Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball has sold for nearly $4.4 million at auction, setting a record for any sports ball. The auction closed early Wednesday after starting on September 27 with a $500,000 bid. Ohtani made history by becoming the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season. The ball was caught during a game on September 19 against the Marlins. The auction is complicated by ongoing lawsuits over the ball's ownership. Christian Zacek claims he took the ball, while Max Matus and Joseph Davidov assert they had possession first. All parties agreed to let the auction proceed.