2022 Bowman Elly De La Cruz Prospect Paper #BCP-50
Elly De La Cruz · Topps (under Bowman brand) · Prospect / 1st Bowman (Paper)
Player
Elly De La Cruz
Set
2022 Bowman Baseball (Paper Prospect)
Year
2022
Card #
#BCP-50
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate; Centering appears 60/40 left-to-right, corners and edges look sharp based on image, surface appears clean but requires physical inspection.
Category
Prospect / 1st Bowman (Paper)
Manufacturer
Topps (under Bowman brand)
Demand Level
Strong; Elly De La Cruz is a high-velocity, high-power player with massive hobby appeal. Demand fluctuates with his daily performance.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-15, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $4 to $7 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have recently stabilized in the $50 range after an initial surge.
Description
This is a 2022 Bowman Prospect card featuring Cincinnati Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz. The card features De La Cruz in his Reds home jersey in a batting stance. This is his officially recognized '1st Bowman' card, which is the most sought-after prospect card for any MLB player. It features the iconic '1st Bowman' logo in the top left corner.
Key Features
Features the '1st Bowman' logo; first licensed card of one of MLB's most exciting young stars; critical piece for any Reds or De La Cruz completionist.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct font on the nameplate, accurate Reds logo color, matte paper finish consistent with 2022 Bowman production. Modern card with holographic security on some parallels, but base paper relies on print pattern consistency. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
The card appears slightly off-center left-to-right (heavier on the right border). Standard paper stock is susceptible to corner softening if not sleeved immediately.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for volume and visibility), COMC (best for lower-value raw cards), or local card shows in the Ohio/Cincinnati area.
Selling Tips
As a paper base card, grading is only recommended if the card is a guaranteed PSA 10. For a raw sale, take high-resolution photos of the four corners and list as '1st Bowman'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using eBay Standard Envelope ($0.60 - $1.10) to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.