Aaron Judge’s infamous dropped ball from the World Series is up for auction, attracting bids that could surprise even the biggest baseball fans.
New York: So, picture this. Aaron Judge, the superstar of the Yankees, drops a fly ball during the World Series. It happened in Game 5 at Yankee Stadium, and it was a big deal. The Dodgers were down 5-0, but that dropped ball changed everything.
After Judge missed the catch, the Dodgers loaded the bases and managed to tie the game, eventually winning 7-6. Talk about a game-changer! Now, that very ball is up for auction, and it’s being called the “Dropped Fly Ball by Aaron Judge.”
As of now, the bidding has reached $12,050, and it’s only going to get crazier as the auction closes soon. Just think about it: you could own a piece of baseball history, even if it’s not the most glorious moment!
In comparison, other famous baseballs have sold for millions. For instance, the ball Shohei Ohtani hit for his 50th home run went for a whopping $4.4 million. But hey, this dropped ball has its own story to tell!
So, if you’re a collector or just a curious fan, keep an eye on this auction. It’s not every day you get a chance to own a ball that’s tied to such a dramatic moment in baseball history.