Freddie Freeman Grand Slam Ball from Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series Sells for $1.5M

A piece of Los Angeles Dodgers history sold for a cool $1.56 million on Saturday.

SCP Auctions sold the ball Freddie Freeman hit for a walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees. It seemed like New York might steal Game 1 on the road when it scored a run in the top of the 10th inning, but Freeman launched the grand slam in the bottom half to give the Dodgers a 1-0 lead in the series.

They went on to win the Fall Classic in five games, giving them a second championship in five years.

As the SCP Auctions page explained, 10-year-old Zachary Ruderman ended up with the ball after it landed in the row in front of him and bounced around some. He was able to get it to his father, Nico, which was quite the full-circle moment for the child who initially thought he was leaving school that day to get his braces removed.

"With so many images and videos available, Sports Investors Authentication was able to make a conclusive photo-match of Freddie Freeman's Grand Slam Walk-Off baseball," the page said.

SCP noted the ball features scuff marks from its time ricocheting underneath the right-field bleacher seats as well as the mark from Freeman's bat.

While MLB Authentication was unable to sticker certify the ball, Nico Ruderman completed a polygraph test ensuring this is the same ball. Part of the proceeds will go toward Zachary's education.

Freeman ended up winning the World Series MVP with an incredible performance.

The grand slam was the most notable moment, but he ended up with four home runs and 12 RBI in five games.