Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 Ball Up for Auction: A Piece of Baseball History

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Get ready to bid on a piece of baseball history! Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 home run ball is now available for auction, thanks to Goldin, a collectibles marketplace. Ohtani made baseball history by hitting 50 homers and stealing 50 bases in the same season, and this ball is the one that sealed the deal. The opening bid is set at a whopping $500,000, but interested buyers have the option to purchase it outright for $4.5 million until October 9. After that, the ball will be up for grabs in an extended bidding war. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Ohtani's legendary season!

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