Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball has made headlines after selling at auction for an astonishing $4.4 million, setting a new record not only for a baseball but for any ball across all sports, according to the auctioneer. Ohtani achieved this remarkable milestone on September 19, 2024, becoming the first player in baseball history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. He reached this feat during a game against the Miami Marlins, where he hit his second of three home runs. The sale of the ball comes amid a legal dispute, as three individuals claim to have retrieved the ball from the stands, each asserting their right to ownership.