2025 Topps Series 1 2024 National League ERA Leaders #272
Chris Sale, Zack Wheeler, Shota Imanaga · Topps · Base / League Leaders
Player
Chris Sale, Zack Wheeler, Shota Imanaga
Set
2025 Topps Heritage/Series 1 (2025 Design Preview)
Year
2025
Card #
272
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate; Centering looks slightly T/B heavy, but corners and edges in the top loader appear sharp. Surface cannot be fully evaluated through plastic.
Category
Base / League Leaders
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate; demand is highest during the initial release of the 2025 product, particularly for team set builders and player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $40-60 (Value typically derived from Registry collectors early in set release)
Comparable Sales
Recent 2025 Topps base league leader cards sell for $1.00-$3.00 on eBay (Buy It Now) within the first month of release. Prices stabilize at $0.25-$0.50 after the market is saturated.
Description
The reverse of card #272 from the 2025 Topps set, honoring the 2024 National League ERA Leaders. Feature portraits include Chris Sale (Braves), Zack Wheeler (Phillies), and Shota Imanaga (Cubs). The card lists the top 10 ERA leaders of the 2024 season with a clean red and white design motif.
Key Features
Features the 2024 NL Cy Young winner Chris Sale and Cubs sensation Shota Imanaga; first series of the 2025 flagship design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence; clear Topps/MLB/MLBPA licensing logos, crisp micro-printing on the stats table, and correct 2025 copyright date code 'CODE#CMP087847'.
Flaws to Note
A slight top-to-bottom centering shift is visible on the reverse; typical white-border chipping common in Topps flagship sets may be present but isn't visible in the photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set filler), COMC (for long-term inventory), or local card shows in Atlanta, Philadelphia, or Chicago.
Selling Tips
Sell as part of a '2025 Topps Base' lot or a team-specific lot to maximize profit. Grading is generally not recommended for this specific base card unless aiming for a PSA 10 for a player registry.