Cory Youmans’ name has been circulating a lot on the web since he caught the ball on the 62nd homer of the season from Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. And already, an offer of $ 2 million would have been made to him.
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The Dallas native deserves credit for being in the right place at the right time to make the catch in the front row at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers. With the precious object in his possession, Youmans was then escorted by security, in order to avoid overflows.
Asked about his plans with the ball by reporters who managed to join him on his walk out, Youmans said he didn’t know yet.
“It’s a good question! I haven’t thought of it yet,” he said before being congratulated by supporters on his way.
Youmans is the vice president of a local branch of Fisher Investments. The company is doing business for $197 billion worldwide according to the daily “USA Today”, but the Texan is not rich – at least not yet – contrary to rumours.
In addition, the businessman would be married to a journalist who works in a local television station Bri Amaranthus. On Twitter, where she reacted to the feat of her spouse, she says she is a former ABC show “The Bachelor”.
Options on the table
Of course, that lucky fan who held a ticket in section 31 will receive all kinds of wacky offers in the coming days. However, a serious offer of $2 million has already been made by a famous auctioneer from Tustin, California.
JP Cohen explained to the “New York Post” that he had already texted Cory Youmans, but that he was waiting for a response. He will send her an email soon.
“We hope he accepts our offer. We would like a follow up. The time of [la vendre] is now or very soon. This is an exciting event in baseball history. We often work with the Yankees Museum and would be happy to share this ball with fans in an exhibit and work with the Yankees to make it happen,” the sports collectibles veteran explained.
Rather than sell the ball, Youmans might as well give it back to Judge, who broke the American League single-season home run record. The previous mark of 61 had belonged to Roger Maris since 1961, and the big number 99 matched it last week.
“I don’t know where she is,” Judge said after the game. We’ll see what happens with that. It would be great to have it back, but it’s a memento for a fan. He made a good catch, and he has all the rights to it.