2023 Topps Series 1 Bobby Witt Jr. All-Star Rookie Cup Short Print SP Variation #40
Bobby Witt Jr. · Topps · Short Print (SP), Image Variation, All-Star Rookie Cup
Player
Bobby Witt Jr.
Set
2023 Topps Series 1 (Base Set Variations)
Year
2023
Card #
#40
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering looks slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40). Top left corner shows a tiny speck of white. Surface and edges appear clean from image.
Category
Short Print (SP), Image Variation, All-Star Rookie Cup
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Bobby Witt Jr. is a top-tier MLB talent and 'All-Star Rookie Cup' variations are a staple for player collectors and set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40.00 - $65.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $45-55, PSA 9: $75-90, PSA 10: $175-225
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay raw sales typically range from $45 to $60 depending on centering. PSA 10 copies have recently peaked around $200, while PSA 9s stay steady near $80.
Description
This is the highly sought-after 2023 Topps Series 1 Bobby Witt Jr. Image Variation Short Print (SP). Unlike his standard base card, this SP features Witt Jr. wearing mirrored sunglasses and fielding a ground ball, complete with the iconic gold Topps All-Star Rookie Cup logo in the bottom right corner. The card features the modern Topps 2023 border design with a clean white frame and the Kansas City Royals team colors.
Key Features
Short Print (SP) Image Variation; First Topps All-Star Rookie Cup card for Witt Jr.; high-demand young superstar; significantly lower print run than standard base cards.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct gloss finish for 2023 Topps flagship; crisp 'Topps' logo and Rookie Cup logo; code on the back (not visible in photo) should end in #406 to confirm SP status vs base.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift toward the right border. Potential slight softness on the top left corner. Image quality is slightly grainy which is a known characteristic of some 2023 Topps SP printing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the high volume of variation seekers. COMC is a secondary option for long-term consignors.
Selling Tips
Do not list this as a standard base card; explicitly use 'SP' or 'Short Print' and 'Sunglasses' in the title. If the back code ends in 406, take a photo of it. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a bubble mailer (ground advantage) rather than a plain white envelope due to value.