2023 Donruss Optic Steele Walker (mislabeled Steele Hall) Rated Prospect Spirit of '76 #RP-17
Steele Walker · Panini (Donruss Optic) · Prospect, Parallel, Error/Misprint (Name)
Player
Steele Walker
Set
2023 Donruss Optic Rated Prospect Spirit of '76
Year
2023
Card #
#RP-17
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the left; the top-loader shows heavy scuffing, but the card surface may have minor factory dimples common to Optic stock.
Category
Prospect, Parallel, Error/Misprint (Name)
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Optic)
Demand Level
Low - Steele Walker was a journeyman prospect who is currently not a high-demand star. The demand is mostly from Cincinnati Reds team collectors or 'Spirit of '76' set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-18, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $50-75
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for base versions of this card are under $1. Spirit of '76 parallels for similar tier prospects typically sell for $2-$7 raw. Graded high-end examples are rare for this specific player.
Description
This 2023 Donruss Optic features the 'Spirit of '76' parallel with a unique red, white, and blue holo pattern. Notably, the card contains an uncorrected name error, listing the player as 'Steele Hall' instead of Steele Walker. The card features a crisp image of the Cincinnati prospect in his batting stance with the iconic Rated Prospect logo.
Key Features
Spirit of '76 short-print parallel; Uncorrected name error (Steele Hall vs Steele Walker); Highly reflective Optic chrome finish.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Optic' logo holography and the specific 'Spirit of '76' pattern are difficult to replicate. Correct card stock thickness for Panini chrome products.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias. The top-loader is heavily scratched, which may obscure surface-level micro-scratching on the card's chrome finish. Softness on back corners is common for this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the niche nature of the parallel and the error-name search traffic.
Selling Tips
List using both 'Steele Hall' and 'Steele Walker' in the title to capture all search traffic. Note the 'Spirit of '76' parallel name clearly. Use a fresh penny sleeve and top-loader before photographing to show the true surface condition.