2021 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Adrian Del Castillo Green Pulsar Prizm #24
Adrian Del Castillo · Panini · Prospect / Parallel / Prizm
Player
Adrian Del Castillo
Set
2021 Panini Prizm Draft Picks
Year
2021
Card #
#24
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate. Centering is visibly shifted left-to-right (approx 65/35). Surface appears clean, but edges on Prizm stock are prone to minor chipping.
Category
Prospect / Parallel / Prizm
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand is tied to Del Castillo's minor league progression and potential MLB call-up. Collegiate-uniform cards generally have lower long-term demand than MLB-licensed products like Bowman Chrome.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-18, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $45-60 (Value heavily dependent on player's MLB performance).
Comparable Sales
Raw base versions of this card sell for under $1. Similar color parallels (Red/Blue/Green) from this set typically settle in the $2-$5 range. Limited recent sales for this specific Pulsar variation indicate a stable but niche market.
Description
This is a 2021 Panini Prizm Draft Picks prospect card featuring Adrian Del Castillo in his University of Miami (The U) uniform. The card features the stunning 'Green Pulsar' Prizm parallel, characterized by a vibrant green border with a micro-square holographic 'pulsar' pattern that reacts beautifully to light.
Key Features
Features the popular Green Pulsar parallel finish; depicts the player in his collegiate uniform; Panini Prizm brand recognition; Del Castillo is a high-upside catching prospect in the Diamondbacks system.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine Panini Prizm stock; correct Prizm logo placement in top left; distinct Pulsar light refraction pattern; correct University of Miami logo in bottom left. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias. The green foil border is susceptible to edge wear and corner dings. Horizontal print lines are a common factory defect for this specific set and should be checked for.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for low-to-mid value parallels like this. It could also move as a 'filler' piece in a Diamondbacks or Miami Hurricanes team lot on Facebook groups or Mercari.
Selling Tips
Grading is not recommended for this card due to the high centering offset and low market value; the grading fee would likely exceed the card's value. List as 'Green Pulsar' and include 'Diamondbacks Prospect' in the title. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader for protection.