2024 Topps Series 2 Yoshinobu Yamamoto Rookie Card #OS-15
Yoshinobu Yamamoto · Topps (Fanatics) · Short Print (SP) / True Rookie Card
Player
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Set
2024 Topps Series 2 (Special Insertion / Short Print)
Year
2024
Card #
#OS-15
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40), which is common for 2024 Topps flagship. Corners and edges appear sharp from the photo, and the Topps 75th logo foil is intact.
Category
Short Print (SP) / True Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Hot. Yamamoto is one of the most followed players globally. Demand spikes with every dominant start and remains high due to the Dodgers' championship contention.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40.00 - $65.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $50-60, PSA 9: $75-90, PSA 10: $175-225
Comparable Sales
Recent raw auctions have settled consistently between $45 and $60. PSA 10 copies have fluctuated between $180 and $240 depending on Yamamoto's recent performance on the mound.
Description
A stunning 2024 Topps Series 2 rookie card featuring Los Angeles Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. This specific card uses the flagship 2024 design with the 'Topps 75' anniversary logo. It features Yamamoto in his home white Dodgers uniform in a dynamic pitching follow-through. This is a highly sought-after short-print variation released mid-season.
Key Features
First flagship Topps card featuring Yamamoto in a Dodgers uniform; high international appeal; major market HOF-track rookie; Short Print status making it rarer than standard base cards.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The printing detail on the 'LAD' mesh texture on the left border and the crispness of the 'Dodgers' logo in the bottom circle are consistent with genuine Fanatics/Topps 2024 production. Foil stamping on the 75th logo shows correct refractive properties.
Flaws to Note
Visible right-side heavy centering on the front border. Minor white chipping possibility on the bottom right corner (common with the 2024 border design). No surface scratches or dimples visible in the current photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of daily Yamamoto collectors; COMC is a secondary option for long-term consignment; Los Angeles-area card shows will likely yield premium walk-up prices.
Selling Tips
Do not sell as a common base card. Use keywords 'Short Print', 'SP', and 'Dodgers RC' in the title. Because the centering is roughly 60/40, this is a strong candidate for an 'SGC' or 'PSA' submission if the surface is flawless, as a PSA 10 drastically increases the multiplier for this specific Yamamoto variation.