2024 Panini Donruss Optic Chase Burns Cincinnati Reds Prospect #P
Chase Burns · Panini (Donruss Optic sub-brand) · Prospect, Base Optichrome
Player
Chase Burns
Set
2024 Panini Donruss Optic
Year
2024
Card #
Not visible (Prospect Base/Insert)
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate - The card appears to have sharp corners and clean edges, though being held in a hand rather than a sleeve risks surface oils. Centering appears slightly heavy toward the right border.
Category
Prospect, Base Optichrome
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Optic sub-brand)
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong (Trending) - Demand is currently driven by Burns' status as a top-3 draft pick and his transition into professional baseball.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $6.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $45-65
Comparable Sales
Raw base/insert copies of recent high-draft-pick Optic cards typically sell for $3-$8 during their debut season. Graded Gem Mint (10) copies often fetch $50+ during spring training or call-up hype cycles.
Description
This 2024 Panini Donruss Optic features top pitching prospect Chase Burns in his Cincinnati uniform. The card utilizes Panini's signature Optichrome technology with a high-gloss finish. Burns is pictured in a dynamic pitching follow-through. Note: Panini is unlicensed by MLB, so team logos are removed (airbrushed) from the jersey and cap.
Key Features
Features the 2024 MLB Draft #2 overall pick; Chase Burns is a high-velocity pitching prospect with massive strikeout potential; Optic is a premier chrome-style product for collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence; authentic Optichrome finish and stock thickness; correct logo placement for 2024 Donruss Optic. This card is currently too new and low-value to be a target for high-end counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias on the front; potential for surface fingerprints/scratches due to being handled without a protective sleeve; black borders are prone to showing minor chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for high-volume prospect cards), COMC (for hands-off selling), or local card shows in the Cincinnati/North Carolina markets.
Selling Tips
Immediately place the card in a penny sleeve and top loader to prevent surface damage. Use high-resolution scans or photos on a neutral background. Use keywords like '2024 Draft Pick', 'Reds Prospect', and 'Flame Thrower' in the title.