2022 Bowman Elly De La Cruz 1st Bowman Base #BCP-50
Elly De La Cruz · Topps (under Bowman brand) · 1st Bowman (Prospect), Base Paper
Player
Elly De La Cruz
Set
2022 Bowman Baseball (Paper)
Year
2022
Card #
#BCP-50
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering is approximately 55/45 left-to-right. Corners appear sharp, but standard paper stock often has micro-chipping on the rear edges.
Category
1st Bowman (Prospect), Base Paper
Manufacturer
Topps (under Bowman brand)
Demand Level
Strong. Elly De La Cruz is one of the most exciting young players in baseball. Demand fluctuates with his daily performance but remains a staple for Reds collectors and prospectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $10.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-15; PSA 9: $20-25; PSA 10: $55-70
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $5-8. PSA 10 copies have recently settled in the $60 range. PSA 9 copies often sell for just slightly over the cost of the grading fee.
Description
This is the highly sought-after 1st Bowman card of Cincinnati Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz. The card features a professional action shot of De La Cruz at the plate in his road grey Cincinnati uniform. It carries the iconic '1st Bowman' logo in the top right corner, signifying his first appearance in a licensed Bowman product. The design features a modern grey wood-grain border with red accents matching the Reds team colors.
Key Features
Features the '1st Bowman' logo which is the gold standard for MLB prospect collecting. Elly De La Cruz is a high-velocity, high-power talent, making this his most essential entry-level card.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock thickness and matte finish characteristic of Topps paper sets. The '1st Bowman' logo has sharp, clear registration. Not a high-risk card for counterfeiting in its base paper form compared to the Chrome version.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias. Minor white 'snow' or chipping is common on the dark top-edge of 2022 Bowman paper stock. Surface may have micro-scratches common to matte paper finishes.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a single base card. Use eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost, tracked shipping ($0.60 - $1.10 range). Also suitable for 'COMC' if selling in bulk.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a PSA 10; the cost of grading often exceeds the value of a PSA 9. Use keywords like '1st Bowman', 'Reds', and 'RC' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader.