The third big hit in ML history, 2.2 billion won, rolled in? ...the best moment of a 10-year-old's life
Dec 16, 2024
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The U.S. magazine ESPN reported on the 16th (Korea time) that Freddie Freeman's grand slam hit in the first round of World Series was sold for $1.56 million (about 2.24 billion won) including commission at an SCP auction.
Freeman hit a grand slam in the bottom of the 10th inning in Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California on October 26. The Dodgers, who were losing 2-3, won 6-3 on Freeman's home run. Freeman was named MVP of World Series Game 1.
Freeman's home run ball was dropped as the third highest price in major league history. Ohtani's 50 home runs and 50 steals this season ranked first with $4.392 million, and Mark Maguire's 70 home run ball in 1998 ranked second with $3 million. Freeman's home run ball is the third-largest ever, beating Aaron Judge's 62nd home run ball ($1.5 million) in 2022.
The Dodgers topped the list for the first time in four years, and Freeman, who made his first World Series start pleasant, was named the series MVP with a .300, 12-run OPS of 1.364 in five World Series games. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts also highlighted Freeman's home run in the first game, saying, `It was the greatest home run I've ever seen.'
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ESPN said "The fan who caught the ball was a notable figure. The 10-year-old Ruderman left school early because he had to go to the dentist to remove his braces. But Ruderman's parents surprised him by taking the child to Game 1 of the World Series. Freeman's grand slam fell in front of Rutherman, and his father picked up the ball."
Ruderman was "It was great." After the ball fell, it rolled to the floor, and as soon as I saw it, I hit my father and sent it. My father caught it and gave it to me. The best moment of my life..." I recalled.
The Rudermans hope it will be displayed at Dodger Stadium someday" also delivered a "true fan" wind."
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