Diamondbacks auction off Shohei Ohtani's triple ball for charity
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:13 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks are auctioning the baseball that Shohei Ohtani hit for a triple during a game on June 2, 2026. Bidding starts at $10,000 with 32% of proceeds going to the D-Backs Foundation. Ohtani also hit a double in the same game, with that ball starting at $2,000. In a preceding game, he had a dominant night, contributing significantly to a 6-5 win for the Los Angeles Dodgers, followed by a scoreless six-inning outing in a 7-0 victory against the Diamondbacks.
- •Ohtani hit a triple and double against the Diamondbacks.
- •Auction for the triple ball starts at $10,000.
- •32% of auction proceeds benefit D-Backs Foundation.
- •Ohtani had a strong performance leading to Dodgers' win.
- •He lowered his season ERA to 0.74 after a recent pitching outing.
- 12:13 AMYahoo Sports — D-Backs Cashing In on Shohei Ohtani’s Popularity With Baseball Sale
- 11:57 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks turn Shohei Ohtani triple ball into viral business move
"The Arizona Diamondbacks are selling a baseball that Los Angels Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit on Tuesday, June 2 for a triple.
"Shohei Ohtani helps Diamondbacks make money off the field.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 12:13 AMD-Backs Cashing In on Shohei Ohtani’s Popularity With Baseball Sale
The Arizona Diamondbacks are selling a baseball that Los Angels Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit on Tuesday, June 2 for a triple.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 11:57 AMDiamondbacks turn Shohei Ohtani triple ball into viral business move
Shohei Ohtani helps Diamondbacks make money off the field.
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