In a moment that will be etched in baseball history, the ball launched from the bat of Freddie Freeman during the 2024 World Series at Dodger Stadium found its way to the auction block on Wednesday. This was no ordinary ball; it was the one that delivered a walk-off grand slam, giving the Dodgers a 6 - 3 victory in Game 1 and propelling them to their eighth World Series championship. Freeman himself was named series MVP, and the significance of this ball cannot be overstated.

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The Auction Process

Bids for this remarkable walk-off grand slam ball will be taken by SCP Auctions through December 14. Company president David Kohler firmly believes that the ball is "easily worth seven figures." Bidding was set to open at 10 a.m. PT on Wednesday, creating a buzz among baseball enthusiasts and collectors alike.This ball holds a special place in baseball lore. Freddie Freeman, who had been dealing with an ankle injury, stepped up to the plate and smacked the first pitch from Nestor Cortes a staggering 413 feet. It was the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history, and the impact was immediate.The baseball eventually ended up in the hands of 10 - year - old Zachary Ruderman, whose family lives in Venice. Zachary's story is one of pure luck and excitement. He told NBCLA that the ball rolled from the seat in front of him to his feet. "When he hit the ball, we knew it was leaving the park, but we had no idea we were going to catch it." Zachary said. "The ball bounced on the seat in front of us and rolled on the ground a little bit. Then I got it."Zachary's family had initially planned for him to leave school early that day to get his braces removed. Instead, he became a part of what Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called "the greatest baseball moment I've ever witnessed." An ecstatic Zachary called it "The best day of my life." The family hopes that the ball can be displayed for all fans to see, as they believe it represents a very special piece of history for the City of Los Angeles.In a similar vein, the Dodgers have another ball connected to their success this season up for auction. The ball hit by Shohei Ohtani, making him the first player in major league history with at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season, sold for nearly $4.4 million to a Taiwanese investment firm and is on display in that country. It set a record for the sale of any sports ball.This auction presents a unique opportunity for baseball fans and collectors to own a piece of history. The ball from Freddie Freeman's bat is not just a sports artifact; it is a symbol of a team's triumph and an individual's excellence. It will be fascinating to see how the bidding unfolds and who will ultimately be the lucky owner of this priceless piece.