2022 Topps Series 2 Heriberto Hernandez Rookie Card #540
Heriberto Hernandez · Topps · Base Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Heriberto Hernandez
Set
2022 Topps Series 2
Year
2022
Card #
#540
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering looks slightly heavy on the right (approx 60/40); corners appear sharp from image; surface shows no visible scratches, but edges may have minor white touches common with standard Topps stock.
Category
Base Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Currently a common rookie base card. Demand is tied directly to Hernandez's progression through the minor leagues and his potential MLB impact.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $12-18, PSA 10: $25-35 (Note: Grading costs currently exceed the market value of this card).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies show consistent pricing between $0.99 and $1.50 including shipping. Bulk lots containing this card often sell for $5-10 for 20-30 similar mixed rookies.
Description
A clean 2022 Topps Series 2 rookie card featuring Miami Marlins outfielder Heriberto Hernandez. The card showcases the classic 2022 Topps design with a borderless action photo of Hernandez running the bases in his home Marlins jersey. It features the official MLB 'RC' logo in the lower-left and the 'Topps 75' anniversary stamp in the top right corner.
Key Features
Official MLB Rookie Card (RC) designation; featured in a major Topps flagship set; member of the Miami Marlins organization; features the Topps 75th Anniversary logo.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct Topps card stock thickness; standard dot-matrix printing pattern visible in the Marlins logo area; official MLB hologram on reverse (assumed); high confidence of authenticity as base cards of this tier are rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias on the front; potential for minor white chipping on the thin card stock edges, particularly at the corners; typical 'base card' mass-production print quality.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a 'Marlins Team Lot' or '2022 Rookie Lot' on eBay. Also suitable for COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term storage and automated selling, or a local card shop's bargain bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is significantly higher than the card's potential value. Use '2022 Topps Heriberto Hernandez RC #540' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a reinforced 'eBay Standard Envelope' for $0.64 to keep costs low for the buyer.