2024 Donruss Optic Devin Taylor Rated Prospect Orange Velocity #11
Devin Taylor · Panini (Donruss/Optic) · Rated Prospect, Parallel, Orange Velocity
Player
Devin Taylor
Set
2024 Donruss Optic Baseball
Year
2024
Card #
11
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering looks excellent (approx 50/50). Edges and corners appear sharp without visible whitening, though the bottom edge has minor factory rough-cutting common to Optic.
Category
Rated Prospect, Parallel, Orange Velocity
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss/Optic)
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand is driven by local Oakland fans and set completists. As a prospect card, value is tied heavily to Taylor's minor league performance and climb toward the MLB roster.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent 2024 Optic Orange Velocity prospects for non-top-10 players are selling for $2.50 to $7.00. Graded versions are sparse, typically fetching $25-35 for PSA 9s of similar mid-tier prospects.
Description
Stunning 2024 Donruss Optic Rated Prospect card featuring Oakland prospect Devin Taylor. This is the highly sought-after Orange Velocity parallel, featuring a vibrant orange holographic 'cracked ice' refraction pattern. The card shows Taylor in a batting stance wearing a yellow and green Oakland athletic-style uniform.
Key Features
Features the iconic 'Rated Prospect' logo. The Orange Velocity is a retail-exclusive parallel known for its eye-catching 'shattered glass' light refraction and low population relative to base cards.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct Optic chromium stock thickness and weight. High-quality 'Donruss Optic' logo with crisp 'O'. The 'Orange Velocity' pattern is consistent with Panini's 2024 manufacturing standards. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Minor surface micro-scratches possible (typical for chromium/Optic stock). The bottom edge shows very slight factory roughness. Top-to-bottom centering is slightly heavy toward the bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of prospect collectors and the ease of low-cost shipping (eBay Standard Envelope).
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10, as grading costs exceed current raw value. Use '2024 Optic Devin Taylor Orange Velocity' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using the eBay Standard Envelope for $1.11 to remain competitive.