2024 Panini Stars & Stripes USA Baseball Ace Reese Collegiate National Team #44
Ace Reese · Panini · Base Card / Collegiate National Team
Player
Ace Reese
Set
2024 Panini Stars & Stripes USA Baseball
Year
2024
Card #
#44
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right border. Corners and edges look sharp, likely benefiting from a high-quality production run. Surface appears clean with no visible dimples or scratches from the provided image.
Category
Base Card / Collegiate National Team
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Moderate - Demand for USA Baseball cards typically peaks during the MLB Draft or when players are first promoted to professional ball. Ace Reese is a known collegiate talent, attracting interest from prospectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-25, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Base singles from this set generally sell for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping on eBay. Numbered parallels of this same player sell for $5-15. Graded base cards of collegiate prospects are rare in the market as the cost of grading often exceeds the card's raw value.
Description
Featured here is the 2024 Panini Stars & Stripes USA Baseball card of INF Ace Reese (#44). Part of the Collegiate National Team subset, the card features Reese in his white Team USA uniform in an action-running pose. The design features a bold red, white, and blue patriotic aesthetic with a stylized American flag footer. The card has a clean white border and the iconic USA Baseball Stars & Stripes logo in the top right corner.
Key Features
Features a key member of the Collegiate National Team and a rising prospect from the University of Houston. This is an early card of a high-ceiling amateur player with significant upside for MLB draft stock.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The holographic foil on the USA logo and the specific texture of Panini's card stock are consistent with genuine 2024 Stars & Stripes production. This is not a card commonly targeted for counterfeiting due to its current market value.
Flaws to Note
The primary issue is centering; the right white border is narrower than the left. There is a very slight bit of white showing on the bottom right corner, suggesting minor handling wear. It is currently being held without a sleeve, which puts the surface at risk of oils or micro-scratches.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' listing or COMC. It would also perform well in a 'University of Houston' or 'Team USA' themed lot on Facebook hobby groups.
Selling Tips
It is generally not recommended to grade base prospect cards unless they are for a personal collection or look like a guaranteed PSA 10. To sell, use keywords like 'Houston Cougars' and 'USA Prospect'. Always place the card in a penny sleeve and top-loader before photographing and shipping.