OutKick Exclusive: MLB, Fan At Odds Over Aaron Judge 59th HR Ball

Bryant Junco claims he has Aaron Judge's 59th home run ball. He bought it for $1,500 from Brewers fan Peter Sierra. MLB offered Sierra four autographed baseballs and four signed Yankees hats in exchange for the ball, but Sierra refused. An authenticated ball could be worth up to $50,000.

Junco paid $1,500 via Venmo for a ball autographed by Aaron Judge. The ball was hit by Judge during the game on September 18. Junco claims a Yankees representative and two Brewers security guards were trying to negotiate a deal with him. They did not offer to authenticate the ball. The representative did meet with the fan who caught the 60th home run a few days later.

Yankees, MLB won't help Junco with Aaron Judge's 59th homer ball. Junko went to New York City unannounced to meet with MLB or Yankees officials. He was turned away. MLB's authentication program claims the ball becomes their property. The email sent to the authentication department has gone unanswered. The authentication process is "agnostic" and if a fan gives them something they would return it. It's unclear if Junjo has heard from the MLB.

Yankees are in possession of Aaron Judge's home runs from 56, 57, 58, and 60. The 20-year-old fan who caught 60 traded it for a few signed baseballs and a bat. MLB claims that the 60th and 61st home run balls have a third covert marking that can only be seen with proprietary technology. Junco wants to have the ball authenticated. He's undecided whether to sell it.

OutKick will add to this story as more information becomes available.