2016 Bowman Chrome Prospects Fernando Tatis Jr. Refractor #BCP17
Fernando Tatis Jr. · Topps (Bowman) · Prospect, Refractor, Parallel
Player
Fernando Tatis Jr.
Set
2016 Bowman Chrome Prospects
Year
2016
Card #
#BCP17
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy on the right side. Corners and edges look sharp from the photo, but typical Chrome surface scratches are common with this year.
Category
Prospect, Refractor, Parallel
Manufacturer
Topps (Bowman)
Demand Level
Strong. Tatis remains one of the most electric faces in baseball. While his market dipped after 2022, his consistent All-Star level play and power numbers have stabilized demand for his early prospect cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$45.00 - $65.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $50-70, PSA 9: $90-110, PSA 10: $350-425
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $40 to $60. PSA 9 examples have consistently settled around the $100 mark, while PSA 10s have fluctuated between $350 and $450 depending on the season.
Description
Stunning 2016 Bowman Chrome Prospects Fernando Tatis Jr. Refractor. This card features an early image of the Padres superstar in a base-running action shot with a brilliant rainbow refractor finish. The iconic Bowman 'B' Chrome logo is prominent in the top left, with the San Diego Padres logo at the bottom right. A must-have for any Tatis Jr. collector or modern prospect investor.
Key Features
This is Fernando Tatis Jr.'s first-ever Bowman Chrome card (Prospect card). While not his '1st Bowman' logo card (which appeared in 2017), this 2016 release is his first major licensed appearance and carries high value as a pre-rookie refractor.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct 'Bowman Chrome' etching, proper rainbow holofoil refraction under light, and crisp typography in the nameplate. This specific year's card stock has a distinct thickness and feel that is difficult to replicate.
Flaws to Note
Centering is approximately 60/40 favoring the right border. Surface hairline scratches are common on 2016 Chrome stock and would be the primary concern for a Gem Mint grade. Minor white speck on bottom edge is possible.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to high traffic and 'Refractor' search volume. COMC is a good secondary option for a 'set it and forget it' selling strategy.
Selling Tips
If the surface is flawless under a LED lamp, grading is highly recommended as the jump to a PSA 10 is significant (6x-8x raw value). When photographing, tilt the card to catch the rainbow refractor effect to attract more buyers. Ship in a penny sleeve, top loader, and cardboard-reinforced bubble mailer.