2012 Bowman Platinum Fernando Tatis / Fernando Tatis Jr. (Father/Son) Prospects #BPPW-FT
Fernando Tatis and Fernando Tatis Jr. · Topps (Bowman) · Insert / Multi-Player / Prospect Card
Player
Fernando Tatis and Fernando Tatis Jr.
Set
2012 Bowman Platinum - Bowman Platinum Prospects
Year
2012
Card #
#BPPW-FT
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy toward the right edge; corners appear relatively sharp but surface may have typical chromium-style micro-scratching not visible in photo.
Category
Insert / Multi-Player / Prospect Card
Manufacturer
Topps (Bowman)
Demand Level
Moderate - Demand is driven primarily by Tatis Jr. collectors looking for early 'pre-rookie' era items and family-themed subsets.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $8 to $18 depending on condition. PSA 10 copies have historically fluctuated between $150 and $250 depending on the player's current MLB performance.
Description
This 2012 Bowman Platinum insert features the 'Past and Present' pairing of Fernando Tatis (St. Louis Cardinals) and a young Fernando Tatis Jr. (Chicago White Sox). The card features a sleek, metallic chromium finish with an action shot of the elder Tatis at the top and the younger Tatis at the bottom in his early White Sox prospect gear. Set against a high-tech grey and silver background with team logos.
Key Features
Features one of the earliest cards of superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. long before his Padres debut; unique father-son pairing; features Tatis Jr. in a White Sox uniform (the team that originally signed him).
Authenticity Indicators
Correct Bowman Platinum refractive surface; sharp typography; correct 2012 copyright information on reverse. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering bias; potential for surface scratches common with this foil-heavy set; possible minor white chipping on the dark rear edges of the card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of Tatis Jr. player collectors; COMC is a good secondary option for steady fixed-price selling.
Selling Tips
Highlight 'Fernando Tatis Jr.' and 'White Sox' in the title. While Tatis Jr. is a star, this is an insert rather than his primary 1st Bowman, so grading is only recommended if the card is absolutely flawless (potential PSA 10).