2023 Donruss Optic Justin Crawford Blue Velocity Rated Prospect #12
Justin Crawford · Panini · Prospect, Parallel, Blue Velocity
Player
Justin Crawford
Set
2023 Donruss Optic Rated Prospects
Year
2023
Card #
12
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right; corners look sharp based on front view.
Category
Prospect, Parallel, Blue Velocity
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Moderate; Crawford is a high-upside prospect, but interest fluctuates based on minor league performance and Panini's lack of MLB licensing (no team logos).
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $50-75
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for Blue Velocity Rated Prospects of similar caliber players range from $2 to $10. Justin Crawford specific sales have been stable around the $5 mark for raw copies.
Description
A beautiful 2023 Donruss Optic Justin Crawford Rated Prospect featuring the Blue Velocity parallel pattern. The card showcases the Phillies top prospect in a batting stance with the iconic Optic chrome finish and a blue cracked-ice/lightning strike visual effect on the borders. Part of the Donruss Optic baseball set, this card uses a crisp card stock with a high-gloss finish.
Key Features
Top Phillies prospect status, son of MLB star Carl Crawford, popular Blue Velocity retail-exclusive parallel, iconic Rated Prospect branding.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence; correct Optic chrome card stock, authentic 'Rated Prospect' logo holographic treatment, accurate Panini branding. Unlikely to be counterfeited due to current market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias on the front. Visible white corner wear on the bottom left corner as seen in the photo. Minor surface scratches are common on Optic chrome cards when handled without sleeves.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this type of modern parallel. Local Phillies-area Facebook card groups can also be effective for quick sales.
Selling Tips
Place in a penny sleeve and top loader immediately to prevent surface scratches. Use keywords like 'Phillies Prospect' and 'Blue Velocity' in the title. Selling raw is recommended as grading costs may exceed the card's added value unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10.