2023 Donruss Optic Jimmy Crooks Rated Rookie #65
Jimmy Crooks · Panini (Donruss Optic brand) · Base, Rated Rookie
Player
Jimmy Crooks
Set
2023 Donruss Optic Baseball
Year
2023
Card #
#65
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the right edge (roughly 60/40). Corners appear sharp, and edges are clean with no visible chipping. The surface looks free of print lines or dimples.
Category
Base, Rated Rookie
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Optic brand)
Demand Level
Moderate. Jimmy Crooks is a mid-tier prospect; demand is largely driven by Cardinals team collectors and 'Rated Rookie' set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $12-18, PSA 10: $25-35
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this base card range from $0.50 to $1.25 plus shipping. There are currently no high-premium sales for the base version, as collectors typically seek out the Holo or numbered parallels.
Description
Featured here is a 2023 Donruss Optic Jimmy Crooks Rated Rookie card. The card features a high-gloss chrome finish characteristic of the Optic brand, showcasing Crooks in his St. Louis catcher's gear. The iconic 'Rated Rookie' logo is prominent in the bottom left, set against the clean white and red geometric border design of the 2023 set.
Key Features
Features the iconic 'Rated Rookie' branding; includes a popular catching prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals; high-gloss Optic chrome tech finish.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card features standard Panini Optic card stock thickness, high-gloss finish, and the correct Donruss Optic logo. This specific base card is not a target for counterfeiting due to its current market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias. Some very minor white flecks on the top right edge, common for Panini Optic stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/Standard Envelope listing) or COMC for easy processing. Local Card Shop (LCS) bulk bins are also an option.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the current market value for a base rookie. Sell raw using eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost shipping ($0.64) to keep your price competitive. Use keywords like 'St. Louis Cardinals' and 'Rated Rookie' in the title.