Ohtani’s 50/50 ball auctioned for more than $4 million
2 months ago

Ohtani’s 50/50 ball auctioned for more than $4 million

NPR  

Ohtani’s 50/50 ball auctioned for more than $4 million toggle caption Goldin Auctions Shohei Ohtani's legendary 50th home run ball has sold for over $4 million, amid ongoing lawsuits over who will get to keep the proceeds. Bidding on the prized baseball was extended through Wednesday morning with 40 bids placed, with a final bid of $4,392,000 placed at 12:26 a.m. Ken Goldin, founder and CEO of Goldin, the company that auctioned the ball, said the Los Angeles Dodgers megastar made history “with the highest sale price for any ball ever sold. The ball that marked Ohtani's achievement soared into the left field of the stadium — causing a chaotic scramble among fans wanting to take it home. Another fan, Joseph Davidov, later filed a suit against Zacek and Matus, arguing that he was the first to secure the ball but lost possession after being tackled by an unknown person moments later.

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MLB auction: Aaron Judge’s dropped World Series ball can be yours
2 weeks ago

MLB auction: Aaron Judge’s dropped World Series ball can be yours

LA Times  

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge drops a routine fly ball during the fifth inning of the Dodgers’ title-clinching win in Game 5 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 30. You could buy a baseball associated with greatness: the ball Shohei Ohtani hit for the 50th home run of his unprecedented 50-50 season, or the ball Freddie …

Shohei Ohtani's historic 50th home run ball sells for staggering amount ahead of his World Series debut
2 months ago

Shohei Ohtani's historic 50th home run ball sells for staggering amount ahead of his World Series debut

Daily Mail  

Just days away from his World Series debut, Shohei Ohtani's historic 50th home run ball of the season has been sold at auction for a record $4.4 million, including the buyer's premium. The previous mark was set by Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, who paid $3 million for Mark McGwire's record 70th home run ball in early 1999. Just days away …

Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 Ball Sells for Record Price at Auction Amid Ongoing Lawsuit
2 months ago

Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 Ball Sells for Record Price at Auction Amid Ongoing Lawsuit

CNN  

The 50-50 ball, which Shohei Ohtani made history with by becoming the inaugural member of the 50-50 club, sold for almost $4.4 million at auction amid ongoing questions over the rightful ownership of the ball. The ball was put up for auction by auction house Goldin and was eventually won for $4,392,000, the highest price ever paid for a ball …

Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball sells for record $4.4 million. Who gets the money?
2 months ago

Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball sells for record $4.4 million. Who gets the money?

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting his 50th home run of the season during the seventh inning of a 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park on Sept. 19. The previous record was $3.05 million, which was paid in 1999 for Mark McGwire’s 70th home run ball from the previous season. Ohtani hit the milestone home run …

Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball can be sold, judge says. But who will pocket the cash?
2 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball can be sold, judge says. But who will pocket the cash?

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reacts after hitting his 50th home run of the season during the seventh inning of a game against the Miami Marlins on Sept. 19 at LoanDepot Park. The auction and sale of Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball will proceed as planned. A judge in Florida’s 11th Judicial Circuit Court approved the agreement Tuesday in connection …

Who does Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball belong to? Another fan files a lawsuit over it
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Who does Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball belong to? Another fan files a lawsuit over it

LA Times  

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting his 50th home run of the season Sept. 19 against the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park. The plot has thickened over the fate of Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball as another person is claiming legal ownership of the piece of baseball history. “Shortly after Plaintiff obtained possession of the 50/50 Ball …

Attorney for 18-year-old trying to halt auction of Ohtani’s 50/50 ball confident he has strong case
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Attorney for 18-year-old trying to halt auction of Ohtani’s 50/50 ball confident he has strong case

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The attorney for an 18-year-old man trying to stop Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball from being sold at auction until a lawsuit is resolved believes he has a strong case. Online bidding began Friday, less than 24 hours after a Miami-Dade County Judge Spencer Eig said the process could begin — though a sale can’t be finalized …

Shohei Ohtani: 18-year-old files lawsuit over ownership of historic 50-50 ball, seeks to prevent auction
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani: 18-year-old files lawsuit over ownership of historic 50-50 ball, seeks to prevent auction

CNN  

CNN — An 18-year-old has filed a lawsuit over the ownership of the ball Shohei Ohtani made baseball history with when he became the inaugural member of the 50-50 club. However, in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Florida’s 11th Judicial Circuit Court, 18-year-old Max Matus has claimed that he is in fact the rightful owner of the ball and is …

Auction for Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 ball goes live as fans fight over who owns it
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Auction for Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 ball goes live as fans fight over who owns it

NPR  

Auction for Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 ball goes live as fans fight over who owns it toggle caption Marta Lavandier/AP When MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani hit his 50th homerun last week, fans in the stands pushed and shoved to claim the milestone baseball. On Thursday, a Florida judge ruled that the auction can go on amid an ongoing lawsuit but the …

Florida man’s lawsuit temporarily stops Ohtani’s 50th HR ball from being sold
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Florida man’s lawsuit temporarily stops Ohtani’s 50th HR ball from being sold

Associated Press  

MIAMI — A Florida man’s lawsuit has temporarily stopped Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball from being sold at auction after saying it was stolen from him moments after he secured it. Max Matus’ representatives say their client gained possession of the Los Angeles Dodgers star’s historic ball on Sept. 19 — the man’s 18th birthday — before Chris Belanski …

Historic Shohei Ohtani home-run baseball put up at auction for record price
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Historic Shohei Ohtani home-run baseball put up at auction for record price

The Independent  

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Ohtani’s 50-50 home run ball goes up for auction with starting bid of $500,000
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ohtani’s 50-50 home run ball goes up for auction with starting bid of $500,000

Associated Press  

RUNNEMEDE, N.J. — The baseball that Shohei Ohtani hit for his 50th home run, which gave him 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in the same season, is going up for auction on Friday. The fan who caught the milestone ball is working with Goldin, a New Jersey-based auction house specializing in trading cards, collectibles and memorabilia. If bidding reaches …

Teen says Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball was stolen from him. He files lawsuit to stop auction
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Teen says Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball was stolen from him. He files lawsuit to stop auction

LA Times  

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani hits his 50th home run of the season during the seventh inning against the Marlins on Sept. 19 in Miami. A lawsuit by a high school senior has been filed to prevent the sale of Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball, which was scheduled to go up for auction Friday with a starting bid at $500,000. Matus …

How much is Shohei Ohtani’s ‘50-50’ ball worth?
3 months ago

How much is Shohei Ohtani’s ‘50-50’ ball worth?

The Independent  

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Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball could be worth $500,000. It slipped through these fans’ hands
3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball could be worth $500,000. It slipped through these fans’ hands

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reacts after hitting his 50th home run during the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins on Thursday in Miami. I could’ve just plunged out, I guess — definitely would’ve gotten hurt,” said Wold, a Palm Beach, Fla., resident who attended the game with a group of his co-workers from Franklin Street real estate. Greg Matus told …

How MLB and Dodgers are cashing in on Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 milestone
3 months ago

How MLB and Dodgers are cashing in on Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 milestone

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammates after hitting his 51st home run of the season during the ninth inning of a 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Ohtani has made more than a fair share of money for the Dodgers — particularly considering the presumptive National League most valuable player agreed to a $2-million salary this season …

‘Right place, right time’: Dodgers fan snags Shohei Ohtani home run ball in Centerfield Plaza
5 months ago

‘Right place, right time’: Dodgers fan snags Shohei Ohtani home run ball in Centerfield Plaza

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani, left, hit a home run during the fifth inning Sunday at Dodger Stadium; lifelong Dodgers fan Jon Kramer snagged the ball 473 feet later in Centerfield Plaza. Influential Shohei Ohtani: Baseball’s new Babe Ruth, only bigger The power of Shohei Ohtani goes beyond the $700-million contract he signed with the Dodgers. And he's never seen anyone do what …

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits longest home run at Oracle Park in nearly two years
7 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits longest home run at Oracle Park in nearly two years

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Shohei Ohtani really wanted a splash hit into San Francisco’s McCovey Cove, and he came oh so close Tuesday night. Ohtani’s 446-foot drive for the Dodgers during a 10-2 win against the Giants landed above the brick facade in right-center for the longest home run at Oracle Park in nearly two years — since Christian Walker connected …

Shohei Ohtani gets booed by Toronto fans, then smacks a homer to spark Dodgers’ win
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani gets booed by Toronto fans, then smacks a homer to spark Dodgers’ win

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a 12-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Shohei Ohtani had gotten a lot of cheers from the crowd in his past trips to Toronto Not anymore apparently pic.twitter.com/M0oikMlV0D — Jack Harris April 26, 2024 “He’s shown he’s compartmentalizes really well,” manager …

Shohei Ohtani's Translator Accused Of Stealing Over $16 Million From Baseball Star's Account
8 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani's Translator Accused Of Stealing Over $16 Million From Baseball Star's Account

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged the Japanese-language translator for Shohei Ohtani with felony bank fraud, accusing Ippei Mizuhara of stealing millions of dollars from the Los Angeles Dodgers star to cover his own gambling debts. According to an affidavit provided to HuffPost, Mizuhara transferred more than $16 million out of Ohtani’s checking account from November 2021 to …

Did Dodgers underestimate value of Shohei Ohtani’s first homer? It may be worth $100,000
8 months, 1 week ago

Did Dodgers underestimate value of Shohei Ohtani’s first homer? It may be worth $100,000

LA Times  

A baseball falls from the sky and into a fan’s hands. Ohtani wanted the genuine article and told reporters after the game, “For me, it’s a very special ball, so I’m thankful.” Two experts at auction houses that regularly auction baseball memorabilia said the ball is worth approximately $100,000, while the signed merchandise Roman received in exchange for the ball …

Commentary: Shohei Ohtani is a victory for Dodgers’ bottom line. Can they do the same between the lines?
1 year ago

Commentary: Shohei Ohtani is a victory for Dodgers’ bottom line. Can they do the same between the lines?

LA Times  

The Guggenheim Baseball logo was prominently displayed when Andrew Friedman, the Dodgers’ president of baseball operations, spoke about Shohei Ohtani on Thursday. The Dodgers have introduced plenty of star players over the years, but Thursday’s news conference with Shohei Ohtani resided in another stratosphere. For all the hysteria surrounding Ohtani’s contract — first the jaw-dropping $700 million figure followed by …

Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani joining Dodgers on record $700-million deal
1 year ago

Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani joining Dodgers on record $700-million deal

LA Times  

The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are over. The six years I spent with the Angels will remain etched in my heart forever.” Though Ohtani is expected to be limited to only designated-hitting duties next season, after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery in September, the Japanese star will now represent one of the biggest player acquisitions in the Dodgers’ storied history, …

Rosenthal: Shohei Ohtani’s $700M deal shows that baseball is far from broken
1 year ago

Rosenthal: Shohei Ohtani’s $700M deal shows that baseball is far from broken

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Shohei Ohtani’s first Dodgers press conference The usual howls are coming. And Shohei Ohtani, the sport’s biggest star and most transcendent figure, is the reason the game is creating more buzz than at any point in recent years, and maybe decades. Projected 2024 Dodgers lineup: Mookie Betts, 2B Freddie Freeman, 1B Shohei Ohtani, DH …

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