2012 Topps Mike Trout / Torii Hunter / Mark Trumbo #44 Angels Team Card
Mike Trout, Torii Hunter, Mark Trumbo · Topps · Base / Team Card / Second Year Mike Trout
Player
Mike Trout, Torii Hunter, Mark Trumbo
Set
2012 Topps Series 1
Year
2012
Card #
44
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the left; corners/edges look sharp in photos but surface assessment is limited.
Category
Base / Team Card / Second Year Mike Trout
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong - While a base team card, Mike Trout completionists and Angels fans keep the market steady for high-grade copies.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $175-225
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5-10. PSA 10 copies have recently sold in the $180-$230 range, while PSA 9s usually settle around $50.
Description
A vibrant 2012 Topps Series 1 base card featuring Mike Trout in his second hobby year alongside teammates Torii Hunter and Mark Trumbo. The card displays the iconic 2012 Topps design with a red border footer and the Angels logo in the corner. This is a key card for Trout collectors as it is one of his earliest Topps flagship appearances following his 2011 rookie debut.
Key Features
Second-year Mike Trout card; features three Angels stars; flagship Topps design; High demand for early Trout career cards.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct Topps logo placement, clear '50th' patch detail on sleeves, appropriate card stock thickness, and no signs of common reprint 'softness' in text.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias; minor white chipping possible on the sensitive red bottom border which is common for this set; potential for surface micro-scratches.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this individual card. High-grade (PSA 10 candidate) copies should be sent to PSA, while lower grades can be sold on COMC or Mercari.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10 candidate. Use keywords 'Second Year Mike Trout' and 'Angels Team Card' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard envelope or bubble mailer.