South Jersey company Goldin sold the Shohei Ohtani 50-50 ball for a record price of almost $4.4 million at auction despite multiple lawsuits. Here's how CEO Ken Goldin made it happen.

Shohei Ohtani made history when he launched a homer into left field at loanDepot Park in Miami on Sept. 19 during a game against the Miami Marlins. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar became the first MLB player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season.

It’s a record high price not just for a baseball but for any ball in any sport, the auctioneer said, though the auction has been overshadowed by disputes over the ball’s ownership.