Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani recently hit his 50th home run during a game against the Miami Marlins, making history as the first player to achieve 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season. The ball he hit is now up for auction, with an opening bid of $500,000. Additionally, the iconic “Ziggurat” federal campus in Laguna Niguel is also up for auction after the US government decided to sell the property.
The bidding process for both auctions has seen significant interest, with the Ziggurat reaching $174 million and the Ohtani ball at $2.07 million as of October 16. The soft closing format allows for continuous bidding until a final decision is made. The potential buyers for the Ziggurat are likely local real estate developers, while the Ohtani ball may attract bidders from around the world due to the player’s global appeal.
In both cases, the final decision will ultimately lie with the government, who will need to approve the winning bid and development plans for the properties. Despite legal challenges surrounding the ownership of the Ohtani ball, the auctions are expected to result in significant sales that will shape the future of these iconic pieces of Southern California history.
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