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Ohtani’s NLCS Game 4 Home-Run Balls Draw Multi-Million Valuations as Dodgers Plan Plaque

Auction estimates near $3 million each reflect two fan claims of possession, with a $4.39 million sale setting precedent.

Overview

  • Shohei Ohtani’s Game 4 featured six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts and three home runs, with each ball ending up in fan hands.
  • An auction expert from SCP Auctions told TMZ each ball could sell for $3 million or more, citing strong demand for Ohtani memorabilia.
  • A previous Ohtani home-run ball known as the 50/50 ball sold for a final price of $4.39 million including fees, underscoring current valuations.
  • Two fans have identified themselves as holders: Mendoza for the second homer that left Dodger Stadium and David Flores for the third; the first ball’s holder has not been confirmed.
  • Reports say the Dodgers will install a plaque beyond center field before World Series Game 3 to mark the second homer, which was measured at 469 feet.