2022 Bowman Baseball Elly De La Cruz Prospect Paper #BCP-50
Elly De La Cruz · Topps (under the Bowman brand) · Prospect (Paper), 1st Bowman
Player
Elly De La Cruz
Set
2022 Bowman Baseball
Year
2022
Card #
#BCP-50
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT) to PSA 9 (Mint). Visible whitening on some edges and corners.
Category
Prospect (Paper), 1st Bowman
Manufacturer
Topps (under the Bowman brand)
Demand Level
Strong. Elly De La Cruz has high market liquidity; his cards sell quickly, though the 'Paper' version is less valuable than the 'Chrome' version.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-25, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay range from $4.00 to $9.00 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have recently settled between $45 and $60 depending on the auction day.
Description
A 2022 Bowman Prospect card featuring Cincinnati Reds young superstar Elly De La Cruz. This is the paper base version of his highly coveted 1st Bowman card, showing him in his red Cincinnati Reds jersey sprinting on the basepaths. The card features the iconic red 'B' logo and the official '1st Bowman' stamp.
Key Features
1st Bowman designation, which is the most important card for a prospect's market value; Elly De La Cruz is one of the most exciting young players in MLB with high hobby demand.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard card stock, correct font spacing on the name plate, and the glossy finish matches 2022 Bowman production standards. Not a high-risk card for counterfeiting in paper form.
Flaws to Note
The photo shows some minor whitening on the bottom right corner and left edge. Centering appears slightly heavy toward the left side. Surface cannot be fully assessed due to photo quality but paper cards are prone to corner dings.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for quick turn around), COMC (for hands-off selling), or local card shows. This card is perfect for 'p0rtfolio' building on COMC.
Selling Tips
Since grading costs currently exceed the value of a PSA 9 for this specific paper version, it is recommended to sell it raw. Use '1st Bowman' in the title to attract collectors. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a reinforced envelope.