2021 Topps Series 2 Ke'Bryan Hayes Error / Misprint #542 (Jose Barrero Pictured)
Ke'Bryan Hayes (Name on Card) / Jose Barrero (Pictured Player) · Topps · Base Card / Error / Misprint
Player
Ke'Bryan Hayes (Name on Card) / Jose Barrero (Pictured Player)
Set
2021 Topps Series 2 Base Set
Year
2021
Card #
#542
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7-8 (NM-MT). The centering is visibly shifted towards the top/right. Corners show slight softening likely from being stored in a multi-card sleeve page.
Category
Base Card / Error / Misprint
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While it is an error card of a popular young player, millions were printed, making it easy to find for a few dollars.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60, PSA 10: $150-200 (Note: High grades for this specific error are rare due to production issues).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. High-grade PSA 10 copies have previously sold for $100+ during height of Hayes' rookie hype, but prices have since stabilized significantly lower.
Description
This is a 2021 Topps Series 2 card featuring Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Ke'Bryan Hayes' name and card number (#542), but it is a notorious mass-production error. The card image actually depicts Cincinnati Reds player Jose Barrero (formerly Jose Garcia) fielding a ball. The design features a white border with a modern grey textured pattern and the Topps 75th Anniversary logo in the corner.
Key Features
This is a widespread uncorrected error (UER) where the wrong player was printed on the card. While not scarce, it is a popular 'oddity' for team collectors of both the Pirates and the Reds.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This is a common mass-produced modern card with standard card stock and printing dot patterns. There is no incentive for counterfeiters to replicate this specific error due to its high supply.
Flaws to Note
Significant vertical and horizontal centering issues are common for this set. This specific copy appears slightly tilted. Wear from the ring binder sleeve may affect surface and edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' listing or COMC. It would also perform reasonably well in a 'Value Bin' at a local card show for $1-$2.
Selling Tips
Grading is not recommended unless the card is absolutely perfect (PSA 10 candidate), as the grading fee will exceed the card's value. List this card specifically using keywords like 'Wrong Picture Error' or 'Jose Barrero' to attract the right niche collectors.