2022 Topps Holiday Bobby Witt Jr. SSSP Variation #HMW16 (Santa Hat)
Bobby Witt Jr. · Topps · Rookie Card (RC) Short Print Variation (SSSP)
Player
Bobby Witt Jr.
Set
2022 Topps Holiday Baseball
Year
2022
Card #
HMW16
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). Centering looks slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40), corners appear sharp, and surface seems clean from image, but an in-person tech inspection is required for a 10 assessment.
Category
Rookie Card (RC) Short Print Variation (SSSP)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Bobby Witt Jr. is a top-tier hobby talent coming off a historic 30/30 season, and 'Santa Hat' SPs are iconic yearly chases for set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$60.00 - $90.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $50-70, PSA 9: $100-130, PSA 10: $250-325
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies have fluctuated between $65 and $85 depending on centering. PSA 10 copies have historically reached $300+ during peak Witt Jr. hype cycles.
Description
Featured here is a rare 2022 Topps Holiday Bobby Witt Jr. Super Short Print (SSSP) 'Santa Hat' variation. Unlike the standard base card, this high-chase rookie card features Witt Jr. photoshopped wearing a Santa Claus hat during a fielding play. The card features the signature holiday-themed tinsel and snowflake border design with the 'RC' rookie emblem in the bottom corner.
Key Features
This is one of the most desirable 'chase' cards in the 2022 Holiday set. It combines the Super Short Print (SSSP) rarity with one of MLB's brightest young stars in his true rookie year.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct Topps Holiday matte card stock; high-quality printing on the Santa hat overlay without pixelation. Confidence: High. The serial number on the back (code ending in #585 for SSSP) will confirm the variant tier.
Flaws to Note
The right-side border appears slightly narrower than the left-side border (horizontal centering issue). Minor white chipping may be present on the dark rear edges common for this stock, though the front looks clean.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the primary market for this card to capture the widest audience of player collectors. COMC is a secondary option for long-term consignment.
Selling Tips
Do not list this as a standard base card; the title MUST include 'SSSP' and 'Santa Hat'. This card is best sold during the MLB season when Witt is performing or during the November/December holiday shopping rush. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader for all shipping.