2019 Topps Series 1 Mike Trout SP Photo Variation #100
Mike Trout · Topps · Short Print (SP) Photo Variation
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2019 Topps Series 1
Year
2019
Card #
#100
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering is slightly heavy to the right. The image resolution shows potential white chipping on the bottom right corner and slight softness on the top left. Surface appears clean but the photo lacks high-res clarity for final assessment.
Category
Short Print (SP) Photo Variation
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Mike Trout remains one of the most widely collected modern players. SP variations historically retain value better than base cards, even during market fluctuations.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40.00 - $65.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $55-75, PSA 9: $90-120, PSA 10: $350-450
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $45 to $70 depending on centering. PSA 10 copies have recently fetched between $380 and $475, while PSA 9s typically hover around the $100 mark.
Description
A stunning 2019 Topps Series 1 Mike Trout Short Print (SP) Variation card #100. This particular variation features an iconic horizontal action shot of Trout scaling the outfield wall to rob a home run, a stark contrast to the standard base card batting pose. The card features the classic 2019 Topps border design with the Angels logo in the bottom right and the silver 'Topps' logo at the top left.
Key Features
This is a Short Print (SP) variation, which is significantly rarer than the standard base card. It features an iconic defensive highlight of a generational talent and future Hall of Famer. Variations from this era are highly collected by Trout completionists.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card displays correct gloss levels, typography sharpness in the 'Angels' team name, and the characteristic dot-matrix pattern of Topps 2019 stock. The 'SP' code on the back (ending in #419) would confirm this version over the base card.
Flaws to Note
Visible centering issues (favors right side roughly 65/35). Minor white corner wear visible on the bottom right edge. Possible slight edge roughing on the top border. Softening of the bottom-left corner tip.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card to reach the widest audience of player-specific collectors. COMC is a secondary option for long-term consignment.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you are certain it could hit a PSA 10; the value gap between a PSA 9 and a raw copy is slim after fees and grading costs. Use 'SP Variation' and 'Short Print' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve, top loader, and cardboard-reinforced bubble mailer.