Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Shohei Ohtani has achieved an unprecedented milestone this season, hitting a remarkable 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases. His 50th home run ball was put up for auction on Goldin Auctions, where it fetched an astounding $4.392 million, setting a record for the highest price ever paid for a baseball. Ken Goldin, the founder of the auction site, revealed today that the winning bidder is a Taiwanese company, which plans to disclose its identity after the World Series concludes.
The auction for Ohtani’s 50th home run ball closed on October 23rd, and Goldin took to Instagram to address a common question: “So many people want to know—who bought it? Where do they live? I’ve been given permission to share some details.” He added that while many speculated the buyer was from Japan, that isn’t the case.
According to Goldin, bidders from four different countries participated, with several individuals from Japan attempting to place bids. However, their offers were ultimately outstripped, leading to the victory of a Taiwanese company.
Goldin hinted at the buyer’s enthusiasm: “They love baseball and adore Ohtani. They hope to share this collectible with the world, which is why they pursued this auction item. The winner plans to reveal their identity once the World Series is over.”
