2023 Topps Series 1 Gerrit Cole #175
Gerrit Cole · Topps · Base Card
Player
Gerrit Cole
Set
2023 Topps Series 1
Year
2023
Card #
#175
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy on the right border (approx 60/40). Corners and edges appear sharp from the scan, but surface cannot be fully vetted without a loupe.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Gerrit Cole is a highly collected pitcher, but as a base card in a mass-produced set, supply is very high.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-45 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this base card average $0.75 to $1.25. Graded PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $30-40 to registry collectors, but transaction volume is low for base cards.
Description
2023 Topps Series 1 Gerrit Cole base card featuring the New York Yankees ace in his home pinstripes. The design celebrates Topps' 75th Anniversary with the special diamond logo overlay in the top left. Crisp action photography of Cole mid-delivery with the iconic Yankee Stadium crowd blurred in the background.
Key Features
Features future Hall of Fame candidate and reigning Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole. Part of the flagship Topps 2023 set featuring the 75th Anniversary branding.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Authentic Topps gloss, correct card stock thickness, and sharp 'Topps 75' logo printing. This card is not currently targeted by counterfeiters due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias on the front. Common for 2023 Topps to have minor corner dings straight out of the pack, though this specimen looks relatively clean.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Yankees team lot on eBay, or through a COMC (Check Out My Cards) bulk submission. Not recommended for individual sale due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee is significantly higher than the card's potential value. If selling on eBay, use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for cheap tracked shipping ($0.60 - $1.00) to remain competitive.