Ohtani bat fetches $300,000 at auction

A Shohei Ohtani bat photo matched to five home runs during his 2024 season led SCP Auctions’ 2025 Fall Premier sale in Laguna Niguel, California, closing at $300,000 on Saturday.

The Chandler model bat was used during Ohtani’s 54-home run and 59-steal campaign, the first 50-50 season in Major League Baseball history. A ball from his second home run in Game 4 of the 2025 National League Championship Series followed at $270,000, making it the auction’s second highest result.

The online auction opened Nov. 5 and closed with an extended bidding period on Nov. 22, with both Ohtani items positioned among the top featured lots.

Ohtani’s career achievements contributed to the prominence of the items in the sale. He has earned multiple Most Valuable Player awards in both leagues and sustained elite production at the plate after previously performing at a high level on the mound.