Fan Takes Legal Action Over Disputed Ohtani 50-50 Ball Auction.

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Fan Takes Legal Action Over Disputed Ohtani 50-50 Ball Auction.

An 18-year-old baseball fan has filed a legal claim, arguing that he is the rightful owner of Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 home run ball, which was recently put up for auction.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani made baseball history last Thursday, becoming the first player ever to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. 

The 30-year-old achieved the milestone in the seventh inning of the Dodgers' massive 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins.

The very next day, the historic ball was listed for auction by Goldin after being offered by an anonymous fan. 
The starting bid? A cool $500,000, with a private buyout option set at a staggering $4.5 million.