2017 Bowman Mike Trout #1
Mike Trout · Topps (under the Bowman brand) · Base
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2017 Bowman Baseball
Year
2017
Card #
#1
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (Near Mint-Mint) or PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy to the right (60/40), and there is visible white chipping/wear on the lower-left and lower-right corners and bottom edge.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps (under the Bowman brand)
Demand Level
Moderate. While Mike Trout is a top-tier hobby icon, this is a high-print-run base card from a non-rookie year, making it a common staple rather than a rare chase item.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10.00-$15.00, PSA 9: $20.00-$30.00, PSA 10: $65.00-$80.00
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card typically range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 10 examples have recently sold in the $70 range, but lower grades (PSA 8/9) often sell for less than the cost of the grading fee.
Description
This is a 2017 Bowman base card featuring Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout in his road grey uniform. The design features a borderless photo style with a silver foil nameplate at the bottom and the iconic red Bowman 'B' logo in the top right. The card highlights Trout in a focused batting stance.
Key Features
Features future Hall of Famer Mike Trout, clean modern Bowman design, core collectible for Trout completionists.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock thickness, high-quality gloss finish, and crisp printing of the Bowman logo and Angels team logo are consistent with genuine Topps production. This specific base card is rarely counterfeited due to its high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant white chipping on the bottom corners and bottom edge. Right-side centering is slightly tight compared to the left. The surface may have minor micro-scratches typical of modern paper stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer'), COMC, or as part of a Mike Trout team lot on Facebook Marketplace.
Selling Tips
Due to the visible edge wear and low raw value, grading this card is not recommended as the cost of grading will exceed the market value. It is best sold as a budget-friendly addition for a player collector or grouped with other Mike Trout cards in a 'lot' to save on shipping.