The home run ball that gave Shohei Ohtani sole membership in the 50-50 club cleared the left field fence at Marlins park in Miami and landed on a grassy strip. The person who could get to it first held not only history—but one heck of a valuable piece of sports memorabilia. Ohtani’s history making blast early Thursday evening—his second of the day and one of his six hits-- … [Read more...] about Fan Who Snared Ohtani’s 50-50 Home Run Ball Didn’t Give it Back
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Notes: Fan Snare’s Ohtani’s 200th; Rare Wagner Sells; 90s MJ Prototypes; RFID Coming to Jerseys?; Collector Loans Historic Bats
Shohei Ohtani hit his 200th Major League Baseball home run on Saturday afternoon and the ball wound up in the hands of a Tigers fan. A man identified as Erik Wynkoop told Bally Sports during the broadcast of the Dodgers-Tigers game in Detroit that the ball bounced near him and he snared it. While the fate of the ball wasn’t immediately known, Wynkoop didn’t seem to … [Read more...] about Notes: Fan Snare’s Ohtani’s 200th; Rare Wagner Sells; 90s MJ Prototypes; RFID Coming to Jerseys?; Collector Loans Historic Bats
Cinci Teen Trades in Elly De La Cruz’s First Home Run Ball
It took Elly De La Cruz about 25 hours to show some off of his much anticipated baseball gifts. One of baseball's best prospects electrified Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, collecting his first single, first double and first homer in a pair of Reds victories. His first home run ball could have fetched a nice price, but it won't be hitting … [Read more...] about Cinci Teen Trades in Elly De La Cruz’s First Home Run Ball
Aaron Judge’s 62nd Home Run Ball Will Be Sold at Auction
After mulling his options with his wife and attorney, the man who caught Aaron Judge’s 62nd home run ball has decided to let the market decide what it’s worth. Cory Youmans, a financial consultant from the Dallas area, was in the right place at the right time when Judge’s homer sailed into the seats at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX on Oct. 4. He made a clean … [Read more...] about Aaron Judge’s 62nd Home Run Ball Will Be Sold at Auction
Albert Pujols’ 700th Home Run Ball Sells at Auction
Caught by a fan seated in the lower left field stands at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 23, Albert Pujols’ 700th career home run ball sold for $360,000 via Goldin Auctions Saturday night. The MLB authenticated ball generated 33 bids after the auction opened Oct. 25. The winning bidder's name wasn't immediately disclosed. The St. Louis Cardinals … [Read more...] about Albert Pujols’ 700th Home Run Ball Sells at Auction
Rangers Fan Snares Judge’s 62nd HR Ball; Merchandise, Tickets Hit the Market
There's a new single season American League home run king and no one got hurt chasing the baseball that broke the record. The homer that broke Roger Maris' 61-year-old record came off Texas Rangers pitcher Jesus Tinoco in the first inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Globe Life Field Tuesday night. Grabbing a seat in the bottom row turned out to be a good move … [Read more...] about Rangers Fan Snares Judge’s 62nd HR Ball; Merchandise, Tickets Hit the Market
So Close: Judge’s 61st Home Run Ball Eludes Jays Fans
It wouldn't be a tale for baseball's never ending archive of great stories without a guy named Frankie Lasagna. Baseball history loves its characters, unknowing actors in a living play that never ends. Wednesday night, after several days of anticipation followed by disappointment, Aaron Judge finally hit his record tying 61st home run. The ball sailed toward … [Read more...] about So Close: Judge’s 61st Home Run Ball Eludes Jays Fans
Notes: Fan Keeps Pujols’ 700th Home Run Ball; Auction Results; Sports Card Photographer
It looks like Albert Pujols’ 700th home run ball may be going on the market—or sold privately. The ball sailed into the grandstand at Dodger Stadium Friday night where a Dodgers fan appeared to make a nice catch. Fox Sports’ Ben Verlander indicated a friend at the ballpark told him the Cardinals tried to negotiate a deal to get it back but the fan opted to leave the … [Read more...] about Notes: Fan Keeps Pujols’ 700th Home Run Ball; Auction Results; Sports Card Photographer
When it Comes to Recent Home Run Balls, Fans Have Been Generous
Auction houses want them. Private collectors stand with checkbook in hand. Desirable home run balls can fetch a fair amount of money. While some fans opt to cash in, others are more than happy to return them to the player's own collection in exchange for a quick hello, a few photos and maybe some signed memorabilia. On Tuesday night, a New York City college student came … [Read more...] about When it Comes to Recent Home Run Balls, Fans Have Been Generous
Fan Who Caught Aaron Judge’s 60th Home Run Ball Gives it Back
There will be no auction for the ball that tied The Babe. Michael Kessler, a 20-year-old college baseball player sitting in the bleachers at Yankee Stadium, came away with Aaron Judge's 60th home run ball but decided to give it back to the slugger in exchange for a few words, a handshake, a bat and some autographs. Judge hit the home run that matched Babe Ruth for second … [Read more...] about Fan Who Caught Aaron Judge’s 60th Home Run Ball Gives it Back