Aaron of the New York Yankees judges a home run ball worth millions before it gets hit
Major League Baseball's 2022 season could see several records fall thanks to the bat of New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge. Here's a look at the huge numbers thrown for Judge's home run balls before they were even hit.
What happened: Judge leads the American League with 60 home runs, putting him in the elite of those who have reached the level of sports history . Judge is also well ahead of the 37 and 42 homers that rank second in the American League and MLB, respectively.
Judge is one home run away from tying the American League single-season home run record of 61 touchdowns by Roger Maris, also a Yankees legend.
While Maris' record has been broken several times, some believe previous records are tainted by the fact that Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa and Barry Bonds have all been linked to use of steroids while playing the game of baseball.
The judge could set a record without an asterisk, set the American League record, and also do so as a member of the Yankees, one of the most popular sports teams in the country.< /p >
The Yankees slugger is also nearing a triple crown with the lead in home runs, RBIs and a tie in batting average among American League players. The last triple crown in baseball was won by Miguel Cabrera in 2012, breaking a streak without a triple crown since 1967.
Related Link: Aaron Judge helped the Yankees win with a home run, but it was the fan who caught the ball that made the headlines< /p>
What Home Runs Are Worth: Judge's potential records could lead to an increase in the valuation of multiple home runs hit before the end of the season. As a result, ticket prices for Yankees games have increased in value for outfield seats.
The fan who caught Judge's 60th home run elected to return the ball to the Yankees batter in exchange for signed baseballs, a bat and a picture.
Whoever catches Judge's 61st, 62nd, and final home run of the season will likely have some big decisions to make in terms of what to do and who to sell or give the ball to.< / p>
Darren Rovell, Action Network reporter and sports memorabilia expert, recently wrote about the potential value of Judge's home run balls.
McGwire's 70th home run ball, a previous record, sold for $3 million. The ball is now valued between $250,000 and $400,000 according to experts. The drop in valuation comes as McGwire's legacy has been tarnished for some and bonds topped the 70 home run figure years later.
Bonds saw his 756th career home run ball sell for $752,467 previously. The home run broke the all-time record for home runs in a career held by Hank Aaron for many years. Bonds last home run ball, 762, sold for $376,612 in 2008, then later sold again for $282,900 in 2019.
Bonds' season-high 73rd home run ball sold for $517,000 in 2003.
Public.com is offering $1 million for Judge's final home run this season. Public said it would acquire the ball and make it available to its customers as an investment. The public acquired alternative asset investment platform Otis earlier this year.
"So before the official launch of the alternate assets on Public.com (coming soon), we're preparing a hit for Judge's record-breaking home run and giving the lucky fan who gets it 'grabs $1 million for the asset,' Public.com said.
Memory Lane Inc, a vintage memorabilia company, is
Major League Baseball's 2022 season could see several records fall thanks to the bat of New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge. Here's a look at the huge numbers thrown for Judge's home run balls before they were even hit.
What happened: Judge leads the American League with 60 home runs, putting him in the elite of those who have reached the level of sports history . Judge is also well ahead of the 37 and 42 homers that rank second in the American League and MLB, respectively.
Judge is one home run away from tying the American League single-season home run record of 61 touchdowns by Roger Maris, also a Yankees legend.
While Maris' record has been broken several times, some believe previous records are tainted by the fact that Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa and Barry Bonds have all been linked to use of steroids while playing the game of baseball.
The judge could set a record without an asterisk, set the American League record, and also do so as a member of the Yankees, one of the most popular sports teams in the country.< /p >
The Yankees slugger is also nearing a triple crown with the lead in home runs, RBIs and a tie in batting average among American League players. The last triple crown in baseball was won by Miguel Cabrera in 2012, breaking a streak without a triple crown since 1967.
Related Link: Aaron Judge helped the Yankees win with a home run, but it was the fan who caught the ball that made the headlines< /p>
What Home Runs Are Worth: Judge's potential records could lead to an increase in the valuation of multiple home runs hit before the end of the season. As a result, ticket prices for Yankees games have increased in value for outfield seats.
The fan who caught Judge's 60th home run elected to return the ball to the Yankees batter in exchange for signed baseballs, a bat and a picture.
Whoever catches Judge's 61st, 62nd, and final home run of the season will likely have some big decisions to make in terms of what to do and who to sell or give the ball to.< / p>
Darren Rovell, Action Network reporter and sports memorabilia expert, recently wrote about the potential value of Judge's home run balls.
McGwire's 70th home run ball, a previous record, sold for $3 million. The ball is now valued between $250,000 and $400,000 according to experts. The drop in valuation comes as McGwire's legacy has been tarnished for some and bonds topped the 70 home run figure years later.
Bonds saw his 756th career home run ball sell for $752,467 previously. The home run broke the all-time record for home runs in a career held by Hank Aaron for many years. Bonds last home run ball, 762, sold for $376,612 in 2008, then later sold again for $282,900 in 2019.
Bonds' season-high 73rd home run ball sold for $517,000 in 2003.
Public.com is offering $1 million for Judge's final home run this season. Public said it would acquire the ball and make it available to its customers as an investment. The public acquired alternative asset investment platform Otis earlier this year.
"So before the official launch of the alternate assets on Public.com (coming soon), we're preparing a hit for Judge's record-breaking home run and giving the lucky fan who gets it 'grabs $1 million for the asset,' Public.com said.
Memory Lane Inc, a vintage memorabilia company, is
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