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.

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.