Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 Miami Baseball Goes Up For Auction

By Admin | September 27, 2024

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Shohei Ohtani became the first player to achieve 50-50 in home runs and stolen bases in a season in Major League history.

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Goldin said in a statement Wednesday that the opening bid for the item will be $500,000, with a private sale opportunity of $4.5 million.

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It will run from Sept. 27 through Oct. 9, a week before the auction begins.

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The collectibles store has provided details that guarantee the authenticity of the ball and has posted a video showing its condition.

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The baseball shows superb game use, with black scuffs and surface abrasions present all over the white leather surface.

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With this Shohei Ohtani founded the 50/50 club with his 50th home run of the 2024 season.

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If the $4.5 million is reached in a private negotiation, Ohtani's 50th home run ball would become the highest-paid ball in MLB history.

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Since that historic game on September 19, Ohtani has not stopped producing and has extended his record to 53 home runs and 55 stolen bases.

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