2024 Donruss Brandon Sproat Rated Rookie #48
Brandon Sproat · Panini (Donruss) · Rookie Card (Rated Rookie)
Player
Brandon Sproat
Set
2024 Donruss Baseball
Year
2024
Card #
#48
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The card appears to have clean corners and edges through the holder, but centering seems slightly heavy toward the left side.
Category
Rookie Card (Rated Rookie)
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss)
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand is fueled by Sproat's high-velocity performance in the minors (Mets organization), though Panini's lack of MLB licensing (no team logos) caps the total market ceiling.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-15, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of 2024 Donruss Rated Rookies for similar level prospects sell for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded copies of similar pitchers are currently stabilizing as more 2024 product reaches the market.
Description
This 2024 Donruss card features New York Mets top pitching prospect Brandon Sproat. Labeled as a 'Rated Rookie,' a historic subset of the Donruss brand, the card displays Sproat in his Milwaukee (University of Florida) collegiate uniform. The design features a modern white border with navy and green accents, the classic 'Rated Rookie' logo in the bottom left, and the Donruss 'D' logo top right.
Key Features
Highly touted pitching prospect; First appearance in a Donruss flagship set; Iconic 'Rated Rookie' branding.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic stock thickness and Panini-style glossy finish. No known widespread counterfeits exist for base cards of this value.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias; minor white chipping possible on dark navy borders (standard for this set); potential surface scuffing if not immediately sleeved.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/Standard Envelope listing), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shows in the New York market.
Selling Tips
As a standard base rookie, it is generally not worth the cost of grading unless you are confident it is a 'Gem Mint' PSA 10. List as '2024 Donruss Brandon Sproat Rated Rookie RC' to maximize search visibility. Ship using eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.