2021 Donruss Optic Josh Hammond Rated Prospect Orange Shock #57
Josh Hammond · Panini (Donruss Optic) · Prospect, Parallel, Prizm (Shock)
Player
Josh Hammond
Set
2021 Donruss Optic Baseball
Year
2021
Card #
57
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering looks excellent (approx. 50/50), edges and corners appear sharp through the top-loader. The surface appears clean, though Optic is prone to faint lines or dimples.
Category
Prospect, Parallel, Prizm (Shock)
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Optic)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Josh Hammond is a relief pitching prospect; market demand for non-licensed (Panini) pitcher prospects is generally soft compared to position players or licensed Topps products.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-45. (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card market value).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of similar Optic Orange Shock pitchers from the 2021 set range from $0.99 to $2.50. Graded copies of similar low-tier prospects often sell for less than the cost of the grading fee.
Description
2021 Donruss Optic Josh Hammond 'Rated Prospect' insert featuring the vibrant Orange Shock parallel. The card showcases a high-gloss finish with an electric cracked-ice/shimmer pattern in orange. The card features Hammond in his Kansas City Royals minor league gear with the iconic Rated Prospect logo in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features the popular 'Rated Prospect' branding; Orange Shock Prizm/Parallel effect; clean modern design by Panini Optic.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock thickness for Optic; authentic 'Optic' and 'Rated Prospect' branding; correct light refraction through the orange shock pattern. This is not a commonly faked card.
Flaws to Note
Minor surface scratching is common on chrome-finish cards; potential minor corner softing on the rear bottom left based on slight light reflection; standard Panini print lines may be present.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost Buy It Now or part of a Royals team lot) or Mercari. Best sold to a Royals team collector or a Josh Hammond completionist.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fee will be higher than the card's value. List as '2021 Optic Josh Hammond Orange Shock' and use a Plain White Envelope (PWE) shipping option for $0.60-$1.11 to keep the total cost attractive for budget buyers.