2024 Donruss Optic Colt Emerson Rated Prospect Green Velocity #RP-18
Colt Emerson · Panini (Donruss Optic) · Prospect, Parallel, Prizm (Green Velocity)
Player
Colt Emerson
Set
2024 Donruss Optic Baseball
Year
2024
Card #
#RP-18
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left, and there is minor corner wear visible on the bottom left. Surface appears clean under standard lighting.
Category
Prospect, Parallel, Prizm (Green Velocity)
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Optic)
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong. Emerson is a top-100 MLB prospect, making his early cards very liquid on the secondary market, though Panini lacks the MLB licensing (no team logos) which caps its value compared to Topps/Bowman.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent 2024 Optic Green Velocity prospects have been selling for $8-15 depending on the player tier. Emerson base holos sell for $3-5, while more limited parallels reach the $20+ range.
Description
A stunning 2024 Donruss Optic Colt Emerson 'Rated Prospect' card featuring the rare Green Velocity parallel. The card showcases Emerson in his Seattle Mariners batting stance with a vibrant green zig-zag prism effect across the chrome finish. The 'Rated Prospect' logo is prominently featured in the lower right.
Key Features
Colt Emerson is a highly-touted first-round pick (#22 overall in 2023) for the Seattle Mariners. The Green Velocity is a popular retail-exclusive parallel known for its distinct visual appeal.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Optic' logo has the correct holographic shine, the card stock thickness is consistent with Panini Optic chrome, and the 'Green Velocity' pattern matches official release standards.
Flaws to Note
A slight centering shift toward the left border is evident. Edge whitening or minor 'chipping' is often common on Optic chrome stock, and the bottom left corner shows a tiny touch of wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction for quick sale, Buy It Now for max value) or COMC for long-term consignment. Facebook Mariners fan groups or prospect-specific card forums.
Selling Tips
Avoid grading this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as the cost of grading will likely exceed the raw value. List it during a hot streak or if he gets promoted to the next minor league level. Use keywords like 'Mariners 1st Round' and 'Green Velocity Prizm'.