2018 Bowman's Best Ethan Hankins Best of '18 Autograph #B18-EH
Ethan Hankins · Topps (under Bowman brand) · Prospect Autograph / Refractor
Player
Ethan Hankins
Set
2018 Bowman's Best - Best of '18 Autographs
Year
2018
Card #
#B18-EH
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears excellent at 50/50. Corners and edges look sharp through the top loader, though the surface shows significant visible scratching on the holder itself, making a definitive surface grade difficult without extraction.
Category
Prospect Autograph / Refractor
Manufacturer
Topps (under Bowman brand)
Demand Level
Moderate-Low. Hankins was a highly touted prospect whose market cooled due to injuries (Tommy John surgery). Interest fluctuates based on his performance in the Cleveland Guardians minor league system.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $50-75
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for base Ethan Hankins Bowman's Best autographs range from $4.50 to $10.00 plus shipping. Graded PSA 10 copies have historically hovered around $45-60 during peak prospect hype.
Description
Featured here is a 2018 Bowman's Best autograph card of Cleveland pitching prospect Ethan Hankins. The card features a high-action pitching photo against a vibrant, geometric refractor background with red and blue accents. It includes a bold, clean blue ink on-card signature and the official 'Topps Certified Autograph Issue' stamp. The design utilizes the iconic Bowman's Best chrome technology with a 'Best of '18' subset designation.
Key Features
Features a clean on-card (hard-signed) autograph of a former 1st-round draft pick. Chrome refractor technology provides excellent eye appeal. This is one of Hankins' earliest licensed professional cards.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Topps Certified Autograph Issue' text is crisp, the refractor sheen reacts naturally to light, and the blue ink shows appropriate bleeding/absorption for an on-card signature. No known mass-scale counterfeits exist for this specific prospect card.
Flaws to Note
Heavy scratching is visible on the plastic top loader which may obscure minor surface refractor lines or 'dimples' common to this set. Centering is strong, but bottom edge potentially shows very minor white chipping (typical of chrome stock).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform due to the high volume of prospect collectors. COMC is a secondary option for long-term consignment if you wish to wait for a potential MLB call-up spike.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card yet; the grading fees currently exceed the raw market value. Clean the top loader or replace it with a fresh one before photographing for sale to remove the distracting scratches. Use keywords '1st Round Pick', 'Guardians', and 'Refractor Auto' in the title.