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Shohei Ohtani's Historic 50th Home Run Ball Set for Auction Amid Legal Dispute

A Florida judge has allowed the auction to proceed, but a full hearing on the ball's ownership is scheduled for October 10.

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a two-run home run, his 50th of the season, becoming the first player with a 50/50 season in MLB history, during the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on September 19, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Sep 19, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits his 50th home run of the season against the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball, which marks his historic 50-50 season, is set to be auctioned with bids starting at $500,000.
  • The ball could potentially break the record for the most expensive baseball, with a private sale option priced at $4.5 million.
  • An 18-year-old fan, Max Matus, has filed a lawsuit claiming the ball was taken from him and is seeking to halt the sale until ownership is determined.
  • The judge denied an emergency injunction but scheduled a full evidentiary hearing for October 10, preventing the ball's sale before that date.
  • Ohtani's record-setting game not only saw him hit his 50th home run but also helped the Dodgers clinch a postseason berth with a 20-4 victory over the Miami Marlins.