2024 Donruss Optic Hye-Seong Kim White Sparkle Prizm #249
Hye-Seong Kim · Panini (Donruss Optic) · Parallel (White Sparkle Prizm) / Prospect
Player
Hye-Seong Kim
Set
2024 Donruss Optic Baseball
Year
2024
Card #
#249
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears visually strong (approx 55/45). Corners and edges seem sharp through the holder, but surface scratches common to Optic chrome finishes can only be verified outside the top-loader.
Category
Parallel (White Sparkle Prizm) / Prospect
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Optic)
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand is highly dependent on Kim's upcoming transition to MLB. Currently popular among KBO collectors and international prospectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $30-45, PSA 10: $75-120
Comparable Sales
Recent 2024 Optic White Sparkle parallels for similar-tier prospects sell between $12 and $30 raw. Graded gem mint copies often see a 3x-4x multiplier due to the difficulty of getting a PSA 10 on chrome stock.
Description
This 2024 Donruss Optic features South Korean star infielder Hye-Seong Kim in the White Sparkle Prizm parallel. The card showcases a high-gloss chrome finish with a distinct white-dotted holographic sparkle pattern. Kim is depicted in a throwing motion for the Los Angeles (Kiwoom Heroes/National Team) squad. As a Panini product, it features a non-licensed design without official MLB team logos.
Key Features
White Sparkle parallels are exclusive to Panini rewards packs and have a much lower print run than standard parallels. Hye-Seong Kim is a major MLB hopeful from the KBO, making this a speculative prospect 'rookie' year card.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 'Optic' logo placement with accurate font thickness on the nameplate. The White Sparkle pattern has the correct 'blurred circle' depth unique to Panini’s 2024 refractive technology. High confidence (High).
Flaws to Note
A slight top-to-bottom centering bias is visible. Chrome cards are notorious for 'print lines' or faint surface scratches that can drop a grade to an 8 or 9 despite sharp corners.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the international reach for KBO fans. COMC is a secondary option for long-term consignment.
Selling Tips
Highlight 'White Sparkle' and 'SSP' (Short Print) in the title. If he signs with an MLB team this offseason, list immediately to capitalize on the hype. Clear photos out of the top-loader (but in a penny sleeve) will help prove surface quality.