2019 Topps Series 1 Mike Trout SP Photo Variation #100 Home Run Robbery
Mike Trout · Topps · Short Print (SP), Photo Variation
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2019 Topps Series 1
Year
2019
Card #
#100
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy to the right, but corners and edges look sharp from the photo provided. Surface appears clean without visible dimples.
Category
Short Print (SP), Photo Variation
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Mike Trout remains the blue-chip standard for modern baseball card collecting, and his SP variations are perennial favorites for player-set collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40.00 - $60.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $45-55, PSA 9: $75-90, PSA 10: $250-325
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $45-$60. Recent PSA 10 sales have fluctuated between $275 and $350. PSA 9s typically hover just under the $100 mark.
Description
Stunning 2019 Topps Mike Trout Short Print (SP) variation card #100. This highly sought-after image variation features Trout Scaling the outfield wall in a spectacular home run robbery attempt. Unlike the standard base card which features a batting pose, this action shot captures the 3-time MVP's defensive prowess. Features the classic 2019 Topps borderless top design with the Angels logo and Mike Trout nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Short Print (SP) variation; features an iconic defensive action shot; Hall of Fame trajectory player; high demand year for Trout collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct Topps logo gloss; crisp typography in the nameplate; standard 2019 card stock thickness; correct photo variation code on the back (SP codes typically end in #07 for this set). Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight rightward centering bias on the front; potential for minor white chipping on the dark rear edges (common for 2019 Topps); bottom right corner shows very slight softening.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction for fastest sale, BIN for top dollar), COMC for long-term consignment, or Mike Trout collector groups on Facebook.
Selling Tips
Check the code on the back of the card to confirm SP status (last three digits of the fine print). Use keywords 'SP VARIATION' and 'ROBBERY' in the title. If the back is flawless, grading with PSA is recommended as the price jump for a PSA 10 is significant.