2018 Panini USA Baseball Stars & Stripes Bobby Witt Jr. 18U National Team Signatures #11
Bobby Witt Jr. · Panini · Autograph, Prospect, Numbered /499
Player
Bobby Witt Jr.
Set
2018 Panini USA Baseball Stars & Stripes - 18U National Team Signatures
Year
2018
Card #
#11
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) candidate. Centering looks strong (approx 55/45). Corners appear sharp through the top-loader, and the ink is bold without streaks. Minor surface debris on the loader, but the card itself looks clean.
Category
Autograph, Prospect, Numbered /499
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Hot. Bobby Witt Jr. is currently one of the most collected young stars in baseball following his historic 30/30 seasons.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$100 - $150
Graded Value
PSA 8: $90-110, PSA 9: $140-175, PSA 10: $300-450
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this /499 parallel have fluctuated between $115 and $145. PSA 10 examples have sold for as high as $425 during the MLB season. The market for Witt Jr. is currently stable with a slight upward trend.
Description
A stunning 2018 Panini USA Baseball Stars & Stripes autograph featuring Kansas City Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr. during his 18U National Team tenure. The card features a crisp on-card signature in black ink. It is serial numbered 148/499 on the right border. The red, white, and blue patriotic design perfectly frames the future AL MVP candidate.
Key Features
Early pre-rookie autograph of a top-tier MLB talent; On-card signature (more desirable than stickers); Serial numbered to /499; High demand for 'Team USA' prospect cards of established stars.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct serial number stamping font; authentic Panini 'Stars & Stripes' holographic logo on rear (implied by set design); signature matches Bobby Witt Jr.'s consistent early-career 'B-Witt' script style.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering bias. Top-left corner shows a microscopic white speck of paper wear. Minor surface scratches are common on this matte card stock, though none are visible in this photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the high volume of Witt Jr. collectors and 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' functionality. COMC is a secondary option for long-term consignment.
Selling Tips
This is a prime candidate for PSA grading. A PSA 10 'Gem Mint' grade significantly multiplies the value for this specific player. Use keywords: 'Bobby Witt Jr Autograph', 'RC Prospect', 'Team USA', 'Numbered /499'. Ship in a bubble mailer via USPS Ground Advantage.