2015 Bowman Ryan Yarbrough 1st Bowman Paper #BP124 (In-Person Autograph)
Ryan Yarbrough · Topps (under the Bowman brand) · Prospect / 1st Bowman (Modified with In-Person Autograph)
Player
Ryan Yarbrough
Set
2015 Bowman Baseball (Paper)
Year
2015
Card #
#BP124
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7-8 (NM) for the card / Authentic for the autograph. Centering is heavy to the right; corners and edges appear standard for paper stock of this era.
Category
Prospect / 1st Bowman (Modified with In-Person Autograph)
Manufacturer
Topps (under the Bowman brand)
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Ryan Yarbrough is a respected veteran pitcher, but as a non-star pitcher, his market is largely limited to Mariners/Rays team collectors or autograph hunters.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 8 (Auth Auto): $25-35; PSA 9 (Auth Auto): $45-60; Unauthenticated: $5-10.
Comparable Sales
Raw 1st Bowman Paper cards of Yarbrough typically sell for $1.00-$2.00. Unauthenticated in-person autographs for veteran mid-rotation pitchers generally realize between $5 and $15 depending on the buyer's trust in the source.
Description
This is a 2015 Bowman '1st Bowman' paper prospect card of Ryan Yarbrough featuring a large, blue ink on-card signature. The card depicts Yarbrough in his Seattle Mariners uniform during his early professional career. The signature is bold and spans most of the lower half of the card.
Key Features
Features the '1st Bowman' logo, which is the most desirable designation for a baseball prospect. Includes a hand-signed (in-person) autograph in blue ink.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High for the card; Medium for the signature. The card stock and '1st Bowman' logo/typography match genuine 2015 Bowman paper issues. The signature matches known Yarbrough examples, but lacks a manufacturer's authentication statement on the back.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias (heavy right border). Since it is an 'In-Person' autograph (not a factory-issued auto), it is unauthenticated, which limits the market value unless certified by PSA/DNA or JSA. Minor edge wear visible on the bottom teal border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the high volume of team-specific collectors. Local Mariners-area Facebook card groups are also a viable option.
Selling Tips
Do not grade just the card; the cost of grading/authenticating the autograph ($20+) would exceed the raw value of the card. List it as 'IP Auto' (In-Person Autograph) and include '1st Bowman' in the title. Best sold to a Mariners or Rays fan.