2024 Topps Holiday Brooks Lee Rookie SSP Santa Hat Variation #H172
Brooks Lee · Topps (Fanatics) · Rookie, Short Print (SSP), Image Variation
Player
Brooks Lee
Set
2024 Topps Holiday Baseball
Year
2024
Card #
#H172
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). Centering appears slightly heavy on the right (approx 60/40), corners look sharp through the top-loader, and the surface shows no immediate visible scratches.
Category
Rookie, Short Print (SSP), Image Variation
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Strong. Holiday variations are popular seasonal chases, and Brooks Lee is a high-demand young player. Demand peaks during the holiday season and during the start of the baseball season.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40.00 - $65.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $35-45, PSA 9: $60-80, PSA 10: $150-225
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for Brooks Lee Holiday variations range from $35 to $70 depending on the specific variation rarity (Santa hat vs. scarf vs. candy cane). SSPs typically command a 3x-5x premium over base versions.
Description
This is a Super Short Print (SSP) Image Variation from the 2024 Topps Holiday set featuring Minnesota Twins top prospect Brooks Lee. The card features a festive design with snowflake details and a unique photograph of Lee wearing a Santa Claus hat. It includes the official MLB Rookie Card (RC) logo. The card is currently housed in a protective top-loader.
Key Features
Features the 'Santa Hat' SSP image variation, which is significantly rarer than the base Holiday version. Brooks Lee is a highly touted prospect and first-round pick, making his rookie variations highly desirable for Twins collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct Topps Holiday logo placement, official RC badge holographics, and crisp typography. The Santa Hat variation is a known intentional printed variant. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible right-side centering bias. There is slight white debris visible inside the top-loader which should be checked to ensure it is not on the card surface. Back edges often show chipping in this specific card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of 'Short Print' collectors. Facebook Twins fan groups or 'Topps Holiday' specific groups are also excellent options.
Selling Tips
Highlight 'SSP' and 'Santa Hat' in the title. Take the card out of the top-loader (but keep in a penny sleeve) for high-resolution photos to show the surface clarity. Ship in a bubble mailer with tracking; do not use a plain white envelope for a card of this value.