2021 Topps Series 1 Ke'Bryan Hayes Rookie Card #285
Ke'Bryan Hayes · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Ke'Bryan Hayes
Set
2021 Topps Baseball Series 1
Year
2021
Card #
285
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the top and right borders, but corners and edges look sharp based on visual inspection through the top loader.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Steady collector demand for Pirates fans and modern MLB rookie card collectors, though prices have stabilized following initial prospect hype.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 2021 Topps Ke'Bryan Hayes RC #285 range between $1.00 and $2.50 plus shipping on eBay.
Description
Offering a 2021 Topps Baseball Series 1 Rookie Card of Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes, card #285. This base rookie card features the classic 1952 Topps inspired design throwback variation (specifically using the 1986 Topps style design elements), showing Hayes in his black Pirates jersey crouched defensively at third base. Includes the official RC rookie card logo in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Official MLB Rookie Card, prominent top prospect and Gold Glove winning defensive third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates, part of the popular 2021 Topps Series 1 flagship release.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard modern Topps card stock, clear photo reproduction, correct font and team logos, official foil-embossed RC logo. Confidence: High. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift favoring the top and right side from a front perspective, which would likely preclude it from achieving a PSA 10 Gem Mint grade.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are best for lower-value modern rookie cards due to high buyer traffic and ease of listing.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value of this specific card, it is not financially viable to grade it through professional services like PSA or BGS, as the grading fees would exceed the card's final value. Sell it raw, safely secured in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard plain white envelope (PWE) with tracking or standard eBay shipping.