The Controversy Over Shohei Ohtani's 50th Home Run Ball: Who Will Win the Legal Battle?

The Controversy Over Shohei Ohtani's 50th Home Run Ball: Who Will Win the Legal Battle?

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Who does Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball belong to? In this video, we dive into the intriguing legal battle surrounding Shohei Ohtani's historic 50th Home Runs / 50th Stolen Bases Baseball. Recently, two lawsuits have been filed, raising questions about ownership and authenticity. With two parties claiming rights to this iconic piece of baseball history, the stakes have never been higher.

We’ll explore the details of the lawsuits, who is involved, and what this means for collectors and fans alike.

On Thursday September 19, 2024 Shohei Ohtani hit his second home run of the night against the Miami Marlins to become the first player to reach 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season. Not only did he reach 50/50 for the season, but he went 6-for-6 with three homers, 10 RBI and two stolen bases. The Dodgers won 20-4, sealing their spot in the postseason and sending Ohtani to the playoffs for the first time in his career.

Goldin Auctions opened bidding for the baseball at $500,000 and now the baseball is at 1.8 million dollars w/ Buyer’s Premium with 13 days left.

UPDATE: As of October 15, 2024 the baseball is now at $2,074,000 w/ Buyer’s Premium with 7 days left!

UPDATE: An all-time record was set last night, October 22, 2024, for the sale of a baseball—and indeed for any sports ball—fetching an astonishing $4,392,000, including the buyer's premium.

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