2023 Donruss Chase DeLauter Rated Rookie #52
Chase DeLauter · Panini (Donruss) · Rated Rookie / Base Prospect Card
Player
Chase DeLauter
Set
2023 Donruss Baseball
Year
2023
Card #
#52
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) range. Centering appears slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40); corners and edges look sharp through the sleeve; surface appears clean with no notable factory dimples.
Category
Rated Rookie / Base Prospect Card
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss)
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand is tied to DeLauter's performance in the minor leagues and his eventual MLB call-up. He is a highly-ranked prospect, keeping interest steady among Cleveland fans and prospectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this base card typically hover between $0.99 and $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $40-50 during his hot streaks.
Description
A 2023 Donruss Rated Rookie card featuring Cleveland Guardians top prospect Chase DeLauter. The card showcases the classic white border design with blue and red accents. DeLauter is pictured in his Cleveland uniform from a back-angle view looking over his shoulder. The iconic Rated Rookie logo is prominently displayed in the bottom left corner.
Key Features
Features a high-ceiling prospect for the Cleveland Guardians; part of the legendary 'Rated Rookie' subset; Chase DeLauter was a 2022 first-round draft pick.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock thickness, logo font, and the lack of licensing (no MLB team logos, as typical for Panini) are consistent with genuine 2023 Donruss production. Not a common target for counterfeiting due to low base value.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias on the front; top-to-bottom centering is decent but not perfect. Potential for typical Donruss 'white chip' edges on the reverse side which cannot be seen in this photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Standard Envelope), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card show dollar bins. Best sold as part of a lot or through PWE (Plain White Envelope) shipping to manage costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed the card's value. List using 'PWE' shipping (eBay Standard Envelope) for $0.60-$1.00 to keep the total price attractive to buyers. Use keywords like 'Guardians Prospect' and 'Rated Rookie'.