Freddie Freeman's Grand Slam Ball Sells for $1.56 Million

Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball, hit during Game 1 of the 2024 World Series, sold for $1.56 million at auction, making it the third most expensive game-used baseball ever. The auction, conducted by SCP Auctions, involved intense bidding that extended nearly three hours past the original closing time, with the ball ultimately fetched by the Ruderman family, who caught it during the game. Freeman's grand slam marked a significant moment in baseball history as the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history, contributing to the Dodgers' eventual victory over the New York Yankees in five games. Freeman was also named World Series MVP, tying the record with 12 RBIs in the series. The Ruderman family hopes the ball will be displayed at Dodger Stadium for fans to appreciate this piece of baseball history. The sale follows a recent record for a baseball sold at auction, with Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball reaching $4.392 million just two months prior.