2024 Topps Update Series American League ERA Leaders #US258
Tarik Skubal, Ronel Blanco, Framber Valdez · Topps · League Leaders Base
Player
Tarik Skubal, Ronel Blanco, Framber Valdez
Set
2024 Topps Update Series
Year
2024
Card #
#US258
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The card appears to have strong corners and clean edges. Centering is slightly heavy toward the bottom and left (approx 60/40), which is common for 2024 Topps flagship products.
Category
League Leaders Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Skubal is currently one of the most collected pitchers in the hobby, though base 'Leader' cards typically see less demand than individual base cards or parallels.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $45-60 (Value is primarily driven by grading fees rather than card rarity).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for 2024 Topps League Leader base cards range from $0.99 to $2.50 including shipping. Graded copies of base cards from this set are currently scarce as the cost to grade outweighs the market premium.
Description
2024 Topps Update Series baseball card featuring the American League ERA Leaders. The card showcases triple action photography of Tarik Skubal (1st, 2.39 ERA), Ronel Blanco (2nd, 2.80 ERA), and Framber Valdez (3rd, 2.91 ERA). Design features the modern 'Topps 2024' neon-border aesthetic with a silver logo and navy blue footer.
Key Features
Includes 2024 AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. Part of the 'League Leaders' subset within the popular Topps Update Series.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Presence of the genuine Topps 'U' series back-stock, correct card stock gloss, and high-definition micro-printing on the player names and ERA statistics.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering issues (left-to-right). Small dot of white on the top-left corner tip indicates a slight touch of wear from handling or manufacturing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now'), COMC (best for low-value base), or as part of a Detroit Tigers or Houston Astros team lot on Facebook Marketplace.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card individually as the grading fees ($19+) exceed the raw market value. Use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for shipping ($0.69-$1.10) to keep costs low for the buyer. List with keywords: Skubal, Tigers, Cy Young, AL Leaders.