2022 Topps Heritage Jeremy Pena Chrome Silver Sparkle Refractor #722
Jeremy Peña · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Parallel, Chrome, Sparkle Refractor
Player
Jeremy Peña
Set
2022 Topps Heritage High Number
Year
2022
Card #
#722
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering appears slightly heavy on the right (approx 55/45). Corners and edges appear sharp from the photo, but surface scratches are common on these silver sparkle parallels.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Parallel, Chrome, Sparkle Refractor
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Strong. Peña remains a popular young star in a major market. Demand fluctuates with the Astros' performance and Peña's batting average, but his defensive accolades keep his floor stable.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40.00 - $65.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $50-60, PSA 9: $80-100, PSA 10: $250-300
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this specific sparkle parallel have landed between $45 and $60. PSA 10 examples have sold for as high as $285 during peak season. Prices have stabilized following his rookie year hype.
Description
This is a stunning 2022 Topps Heritage High Number Jeremy Peña Rookie Card featuring the sought-after Silver Sparkle Refractor finish. Commemorating the 1973 Topps design, this card features the Houston Astros star shortstop pointing skyward. The card front has an intense holographic glitter effect throughout the borders and background, typical of the Sparkle parallel found in Mega Boxes.
Key Features
True Rookie Card (RC) logo. Jeremy Peña is a World Series MVP and Gold Glove winner. The Sparkle/Speckle parallel is a limited retail-exclusive insert that is much rarer than standard base chrome cards.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct 'Topps 75' anniversary logo placement and Topps Heritage Chrome stock thickness. These specific sparkle patterns are difficult to replicate via home printing. Card back should have a 'refractor' label above the card number.
Flaws to Note
Possible minor right-to-left centering bias. Visible surface dimples or micro-scratches are common with this specific sparkle finish. No visible corner whitening or edge chipping from this angle.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to high visibility for specific parallels. COMC is a good secondary option for passive selling. Houston-area Facebook card groups may fetch a premium from local fans.
Selling Tips
If the surface is flawless under a light, grade with PSA to attempt a 10, as the price jump for 10s is significant. Use 'Short Print', 'SP', and 'Sparkle' in your eBay title. Always ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a bubble mailer (ground advantage).