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Ball From Derek Jeter’s Last Out Sells For Nearly 25K

By Bryan Rose

Sep 25, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) celebrates after a walk-off single in the ninth inning of the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) celebrates after a walk-off single in the ninth inning of the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /
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The ball that former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter hit for his last out as a MLB player has sold for nearly $25,000 dollars.

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Few players have more memorabilia available than former New York Yankees icon Derek Jeter, but there is only one ball which was involved in Jeter’s final play as a Major League Baseball player.

Given that, many expected the ball to secure a hefty price tag when it was recently sold and it didn’t disappoint.

In fact, the ball went for nearly $25,000 dollars according to Darren Rovell:

The worst part? The fan who purchased the famed ball didn’t even get one of Derek Jeter’s infamous gift baskets.

In all seriousness though, that’s a pretty sweet piece of memorabilia for any player, let alone somebody like Derek Jeter. Sure, perhaps his first or final hit as a member of the New York Yankees would be a better ball to have, but those are never leaving Jeter’s home office/Cooperstown so this is the next best alternative.

Of course paying nearly $25,000 dollars for a baseball is a pretty hefty investment, but it’s unlikely the ball’s value will depreciate over time considering how popular Derek Jeter is outside of the baseball circle.

It’s not a Babe Ruth ball but it’s still pretty awesome to have.

Jeter of course retired after a storied career and impressive swan song in which he was treated to a variety of gifts during his final stops at each MLB venue.

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