Shohei Ohtani's historic 50/50 home run ball sells for record $4.39 million

Shohei Ohtani's home run ball, which marked his historic 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases season, was auctioned for a record $4.39 million. This sale surpasses the previous record of $3 million for Mark McGwire's 70th home run ball. The ball was sold through Goldin Auctions after a legal dispute over its ownership. Despite the claims from multiple parties, all agreed to auction the ball, highlighting its significance in sports history. Ohtani's ball sold for nearly three times the amount of Aaron Judge's 62nd home run ball, which is now the third-most expensive baseball ever sold.