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Historic Ohtani Baseball Sells for $292,800—Still Record High

1/16/2026

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The baseball sold for $292,800, far below the anticipated $1 million.
Shohei Ohtani's NLCS Game 4 performance included three home runs and six scoreless innings pitched.
The ball was caught by David Flores, who previously rejected a $2 million offer on December 23.
Auctioneer Ken Goldin speculated the price could reach up to $4.4 million, but the sale still made it the highest-selling home run baseball of 2025.

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Story summary

The baseball sold for $292,800, far below the anticipated $1 million.
Shohei Ohtani's NLCS Game 4 performance included three home runs and six scoreless innings pitched.
The ball was caught by David Flores, who previously rejected a $2 million offer on December 23.
Auctioneer Ken Goldin speculated the price could reach up to $4.4 million, but the sale still made it the highest-selling home run baseball of 2025.