2024 Bowman Chrome Samil De La Rosa 1st Bowman Prospect Autograph #BCP-118
Samil De La Rosa · Topps (under Bowman brand) · 1st Bowman, Prospect Card, Autograph, Chrome
Player
Samil De La Rosa
Set
2024 Bowman Chrome (Prospect Autographs)
Year
2024
Card #
#BCP-118
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Potential. Centering appears slightly heavy on the left; corners and edges look sharp through the top loader, but surface status is unknown.
Category
1st Bowman, Prospect Card, Autograph, Chrome
Manufacturer
Topps (under Bowman brand)
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand is steady among Cardinals team collectors and prospect 'prospectors,' but fluctuates based on minor league performance metrics.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $30.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-25, PSA 9: $35-45, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for Samil De La Rosa base Chrome autographs have settled between $18 and $28. PSA 10 examples of similar mid-tier prospects from 2024 Bowman range from $70-$110 depending on the week.
Description
A stunning 2024 Samil De La Rosa 1st Bowman Chrome Autograph. This card features the St. Louis Cardinals prospect in his batting stance with a crisp, on-card blue ink signature. As a '1st Bowman' issue, this represents the player's most significant and collectible early-career card.
Key Features
Features the official '1st Bowman' logo and a Topps certified on-card autograph. De La Rosa is a notable prospect in the Cardinals system, making this a high-upside speculative investment.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct '1st' logo placement, authentic blue ink flow characteristic of on-card autographs, and standard 2024 Bowman Chrome design holographic refractive properties. Not a commonly faked card due to current player proximity.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias. Minor surface micro-scratching is common on Chrome stock and should be checked before grading. Top-right corner shows potential white 'touch' but may be glare from the sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now) is the best platform for mid-tier prospect autos. Facebook Cardinals fan groups or COMC are secondary options.
Selling Tips
Listing during a hitting streak in the minors will maximize price. Use keywords '1st Bowman Auto' and 'STL Cardinals' in the title. Photography should be done out of the top loader to show surface clarity. Ship via USPS Ground Advantage in a bubble mailer for tracking.