2025 Topps Series 1 DJ Herz RC #287
DJ Herz · Topps (Fanatics) · Base Rookie Card (RC)
Player
DJ Herz
Set
2025 Topps Baseball Series 1
Year
2025
Card #
#287
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering appears slightly heavy on the bottom edge (roughly 60/40); corners and edges look sharp through the plastic. The surface appears clean with no major print defects visible.
Category
Base Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand is driven by regional Washington Nationals collectors and prospectors monitoring Herz's 2025 season performance.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $12-18, PSA 10: $35-50 (Note: Grading costs currently exceed the value of this base card)
Comparable Sales
Recent 2025 Topps base rookie cards for mid-tier pitching prospects have been selling for $0.99 to $1.50 plus shipping. Parallel versions (Gold, Rainbow Foil) sell for $5-15.
Description
2025 Topps Series 1 DJ Herz rookie card #287. The reverse features his full minor league pitching stats through 2024 and a highlight regarding his historic third career start against Miami on June 15, 2024. Features the classic Topps statistics layout with the Washington Nationals logo.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card (RC) logo on front; highlights his historic 13-strikeout performance joining Stephen Strasburg in Nationals lore.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Topps stock, 2025 copyright code #CMP077547, and crisp printing consistent with modern Fanatics/Topps production. High-res text on stats table is sharp.
Flaws to Note
Slight vertical centering bias toward the bottom edge. Potential for minor surface micro-scratches due to being stored directly in a plastic binder sleeve without a penny sleeve first.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' listing or bundled in a Washington Nationals team lot. Also a good candidate for COMC due to low shipping overhead for buyers.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a rare parallel; shipping/grading costs will exceed its value. When listing, use keywords 'DJ Herz RC 2025 Topps'. Always place in a penny sleeve before a top loader to protect the surface.