Ohtani's historic home run ball fetches nearly $4.4M US amid ongoing ownership dispute

Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million US, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport, the auctioneer said Wednesday.

Ohtani's historic home run ball fetches nearly $4.4M US amid ongoing ownership dispute
Shohei Ohtani and a couple of his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates react to a close call on first base during the Game Six of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 20, 2024.

Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million US, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport, the auctioneer said Wednesday.