Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is set to be auctioned off. The Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman made baseball history when he hit a grand slam in the bottom of the 10th inning against the New York Yankees, securing the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history. This momentous event led to Freeman being named World Series MVP, as the Dodgers went on to win the game 6-3 and claim their eighth World Series championship in five games.
The ball, which landed in the right-field pavilion after being hit 413 feet by Freeman, was caught by 10-year-old Zachary Ruderman. Zachary, who thought he was leaving school early to get his braces removed, found himself at Dodger Stadium instead, where he ended up with the historic ball. The ball is now up for auction by SCP Auctions from December 4-14, with the company's president estimating its value to be in the seven figures.
This isn't the first Dodgers-related ball to make headlines this season. A ball hit by Freeman's teammate, Shohei Ohtani, was sold for nearly $4.4 million to a Taiwanese investment firm after Ohtani became the first player in MLB history to achieve at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season. The ball is currently on display in Taiwan, setting a record for the sale of any sports ball.
The auction of Freeman's historic grand slam ball is expected to draw significant interest from baseball fans and collectors alike, eager to own a piece of World Series history. With the excitement surrounding this unique auction, it's clear that the impact of Freeman's walk-off grand slam will be remembered for years to come.
Sources: AP MLB
