Shohei Ohtani’s grand slam ball, marking his achievement of reaching 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases, was sold for $250,320 at Goldin Auctions late last month, as reported by Darren Rovell of CLLCT.
Bakersfield, Calif. resident Tony Buenteo is the fan who caught the historic home run.
Buenteo, along with his son and father-in-law — both first-time visitors to Dodger Stadium — traveled from Bakersfield to Chavez Ravine to watch the Dodgers face off against the Tampa Bay Rays. The group found themselves “getting turned around a few times” upon reaching the stadium grounds.