2014 Donruss The Rookies Jacob deGrom #14
Jacob deGrom · Donruss (Panini) · Rookie Card (RC), Insert
Player
Jacob deGrom
Set
2014 Donruss The Rookies
Year
2014
Card #
14
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering appears slightly heavy on the right (approx 60/40), corners and edges look sharp through the holder, but high-gloss surfaces from this set are prone to minor dimples.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Insert
Manufacturer
Donruss (Panini)
Demand Level
Moderate-to-Strong. deGrom remains a highly collected modern great. Demand fluctuates based on his health and performance with the Rangers, but his Mets RCs remain stable Blue Chip modern cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $25-30, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $18 to $22. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $50 range, while PSA 10s have reached $175+ depending on the day.
Description
Featured is a 2014 Donruss 'The Rookies' Jacob deGrom rookie card. This card features deGrom in his classic New York Mets home blue jersey with the iconic long hair from his rookie season. The design pays homage to the 1980s Donruss 'The Rookies' sets with a vibrant blue and red border and the retro 'D' logo. This is a must-have for Mets fans and HOF-track pitcher collectors.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card (RC) logo. Panini's modern revival of the classic 1980s design. Features a 2-time Cy Young winner during his NL Rookie of the Year campaign.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card features the correct 'The Rookies' script font and metallic gloss level consistent with 2014 Panini card stock. Not a commonly counterfeited card, as Topps Update is the more frequent target for fakes.
Flaws to Note
The right border is noticeably thinner than the left border (horizontal centering issue). Minor corner softening on the top-left may exist behind the plastic. Dark blue borders are notorious for showing tiny clips of white edge wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the high volume of Mets and deGrom player collectors. For a quick sale, Facebook Mets fan groups or COMC are viable alternatives.
Selling Tips
Since it is already in a holder (likely a one-touch or slab), ensure the plastic is polished before photographing. Use keywords 'Mets RC', 'CY Young', and 'The Rookies'. Grading a PSA 10 is the only way to see a massive ROI; if it looks less than perfect, sell it raw.