The ball's journey to the auction block began with a starting bid of $1,000, quickly seeing interest push it above $1,200. While lacking official MLB authentication, the seller, Brendan Craig, who caught the ball, has provided extensive photo matches to verify its identity. [IMAGE_3]
This grand slam represented the first of its kind for the Blue Jays in ALDS history, making the ball a highly sought-after artifact for fans and memorabilia enthusiasts. The auction, hosted by Goldin Auctions, will test the market's demand for such significant, albeit unconventionally authenticated, pieces of baseball lore.
