Shohei Ohtani's historic 50/50 ball sells for $4.39 million at auction

Shohei Ohtani's historic 50/50 ball has sold for $4.39 million at auction, making it the most expensive baseball ever. The auction ended on Tuesday, surpassing the previous record of $3 million for Mark McGwire's 70th home run ball. The winning bid was $3.6 million, but with a 22-percent buyer's premium, the final price reached $4,392,000. The identity of the new owner remains unknown, but interest came from around the world. Ohtani achieved this milestone on September 19 against the Miami Marlins. Despite a legal dispute over the ball's ownership, an agreement was reached to proceed with the auction.