“Ken Goldin Predicts Ohtani’s 50/50 Ball Could Fetch Over $10 Million at Auction”

For MLB enthusiasts aiming to acquire Shohei Ohtani‘s groundbreaking 50/50 home run ball, they might have to stretch their budgets further than anticipated. Ken Goldin recently divulged to TMZ Sports that it wouldn’t take him by surprise if the baseball fetched upwards of $10 MILLION later this week.

At present, the collectible — which Ohtani launched over the left field fence during a never-before-seen show against the Marlins on September 19 — is a few million shy of hitting eight figures. Nevertheless, Goldin asserts it’s entirely feasible that it could reach that milestone before the final bid closes on Tuesday evening.

The auction specialist — whose establishment is currently managing the sale — indicated that most bids typically occur in the final hours. With the current bid already surpassing $2 million, it certainly has the potential to challenge the $10 million mark.

Goldin noted that Ohtani’s global appeal — coupled with his performance when he achieved that stellar feat — could also contribute to the surge in buying interest this week.

“I wouldn’t be shocked,” Goldin expressed, “if some international bidder pushed this to eight figures and it exceeded $10 million.”

Notably, just days before, potential buyers faced uncertainty in making a move on the baseball due to a lawsuit aiming to suspend the auction. Fortunately, after Goldin struck an agreement with the involved parties to press ahead, it’s now open for everyone … including Ohtani himself.

Goldin stated that the Dodgers star is eligible to bid just like any other participant — although he specified that neither Ohtani nor his representatives have reached out regarding a proposal to acquire it.