2023 Panini USA Baseball Stars & Stripes Luke Esquivel #44
Luke Esquivel · Panini · Base Prospect Card
Player
Luke Esquivel
Set
2023 Panini USA Baseball Stars & Stripes (16U/17U National Team Development Program)
Year
2023
Card #
#44
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Potential - Centering is slightly heavy on the right; corners and edges appear sharp and clean from the image provided.
Category
Base Prospect Card
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Demand is primarily from USA Baseball collectors or those following amateur prospects from the 16U/17U development programs.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 9: $10-15; PSA 10: $25-30 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of similar base cards from this set range from $0.25 to $1.50 plus shipping. Auto/Parallel versions of this player sell for $5-10.
Description
A 2023 Panini USA Baseball Stars & Stripes card featuring prospect Luke Esquivel in action for the 16U/17U National Team Development Program. The card features a patriotic red, white, and blue design with a prominent American flag motif across the bottom and a metallic foil border around the player image.
Key Features
Features a member of the USA Baseball development pipeline; clean, high-gloss finish typical of modern Panini products; part of the popular Stars & Stripes program.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock thickness for Panini Stars & Stripes; crisp printing on the USA Baseball logo; accurate foil stamping. This card is not currently a target for counterfeiting due to its commonality.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias. Visible white speck on the bottom blue border area (possibly dust or a minor surface chip). Minor factory edge roughing on the top right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Low-Cost PWE listing), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in a bulk prospect lot.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a 'lot' of USA Baseball cards or Esquivel team sets. Use 'Luke Esquivel USA Baseball' in keywords. Due to low raw value, it is not recommended to grade this card for resale as the fees will outweigh the profit.