2023 Panini USA Baseball Stars & Stripes Derek Vazquez Prizm Silvers #84
Derek Vazquez · Panini (Licensed by USA Baseball) · Base Parallel - Silver Prizm / Refractor
Player
Derek Vazquez
Set
2023 Panini USA Baseball Stars & Stripes
Year
2023
Card #
#84
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40), with visible softening on the bottom-right corner and minor edge silvering common with Panini Optichrome stock.
Category
Base Parallel - Silver Prizm / Refractor
Manufacturer
Panini (Licensed by USA Baseball)
Demand Level
Niche/Low. Demand for USA Baseball cards is generally limited to player family members, deep prospect hunters, or team set collectors until the player is drafted by an MLB team.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-$12, PSA 9: $15-$20, PSA 10: $35-$45 (Note: Grading costs currently exceed the market value of this card)
Comparable Sales
Raw base/silver versions of non-top-10 prospects in the 2023 USA set typically sell for $0.99 to $1.99. Top prospects like Max Clark or Dylan Cupp command higher premiums, but Vazquez currently tracks at the set baseline.
Description
A stunning 2023 Panini USA Baseball Stars & Stripes featuring infielder Derek Vazquez. This card features the iconic Silver Prizm holographic finish that reflects a rainbow spectrum when held to the light. Part of the 16U/17U National Team Development Program subset, the card design incorporates a patriotic red, white, and blue motif with a stylized American flag at the bottom.
Key Features
Features a high-potential amateur prospect from the USA Baseball pipeline; Silver Prizm parallel finish; patriotic American flag design; official USA Baseball licensing.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock thickness for Panini Prizm/Optichrome; crisp 'USA Baseball' logo typography; authentic rainbow light refraction peculiar to Prizm technology; correct 'INF' (Infielder) position tag.
Flaws to Note
Right-side centering bias; slight white touching on the bottom-right corner; minor surface micro-scratching visible on the reflective finish; typical Panini 'boxing' or edge burrs on the top edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/Standard Envelope listing), COMC (best for low-value prospects), or local card shows in the player's hometown region.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of submission far outweighs the resale value. List it as '2023 USA Baseball Derek Vazquez Silver Prizm' and use eBay Standard Envelope for $0.60 shipping to attract buyers looking to complete a set cheaply.