Denae Benites jersey sells for record $15,000 at WPBL auction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
At the Women’s Pro Baseball League's inaugural memorabilia auction, Denae Benites’ game-worn New York Heights jersey fetched a record $15,000. This jersey was from the league's first game, where Benites achieved a 4-for-4 performance, including the first home run in WPBL history. Nearly 3,000 bids were placed across 111 items in the auction, with all proceeds allocated directly to players. The sale indicates a strong early demand among collectors as the league prepares for its first championship series.
- •Denae Benites’ jersey sold for $15,000
- •Auction featured 111 items and 3,000 bids
- •Proceeds go directly to WPBL players
- •First home run in league history occurred during the game
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