2016 Bowman Mike Trout #1
Mike Trout · Topps / Bowman · Base Card
Player
Mike Trout
Set
2016 Bowman Base
Year
2016
Card #
#1
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the left; corners show minor whitening typical of paper stock; surface appears clean without visible dimples.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps / Bowman
Demand Level
Moderate - Mike Trout remains a top-tier hobby icon, though base paper cards from non-rookie years move slower than refractors or RCs.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-18, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $80-110
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies sold for $1.99 to $4.50 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have recently settled in the $85 range, while PSA 9s frequently sell for under $30.
Description
Featured is a 2016 Bowman base card of Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout. The card depicts Trout in his road grey uniform finishing a swing. The design includes the classic red Bowman 'B' logo in the top right and the Angels team logo in the bottom left corner. This is card #1 from the flagship Bowman 2016 release.
Key Features
Features future Hall of Famer Mike Trout; Card #1 in the set; Iconic Bowman paper design; High demand for Trout base cards among set builders and player collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock thickness; high-resolution printing patterns visible in the uniform textures; authentic team and manufacturer logos. Level of confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Minor edge wear and corner softening visible on the bottom right; Centering is approximately 60/40 left-to-right; Typical paper stock sensitivity to chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/Standard Envelope listing), COMC, or Sportlots. Best sold as part of a lot or via a 'you pick' style listing to maximize visibility.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed the market value of a PSA 8 or 9. List using 'eBay Standard Envelope' for cheap shipping ($0.60-$1.00) to attract buyers looking for low-cost additions to their collection.