As bidding continued in an extended bidding period Tuesday evening, the final sale price of the baseball hit by Shohei Ohtani for his 50th home run of the season increased.
At the end of the auction, Goldin Auctions announced the final price as a record for a baseball ever sold at auction: $3.6 million, or $4,392,000, including the buyer’s premium.
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Shohei Ohtani’s 50th Home Run Baseball Final Sale Price: $4,392,000
The highest sale price for any ball in any sport!
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On September 19, Ohtani hit three home runs to become the first member of baseball’s 50-50 club – 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in the same season. He stole his 50th base in the same game, part of a 6-for-6, 10-RBI performance against the Miami Marlins.
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Ohtani finished the season with 54 home runs and 59 steals for the Dodgers. He also led the National League in runs (134), RBIs (130), on-base percentage (.390) and slugging (.646), making him the favorite for the League’s MVP award. league.
The Dodgers host the New York Yankees on Friday in Game 1 of the World Series.
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