2023 Donruss Elly De La Cruz Rated Prospect #12
Elly De La Cruz · Donruss (Panini) · Rated Prospect
Player
Elly De La Cruz
Set
2023 Donruss Baseball
Year
2023
Card #
12
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) estimated based on clean surface, sharp corners, and acceptable centering, though slight top-heavy centering may prevent a PSA 10.
Category
Rated Prospect
Manufacturer
Donruss (Panini)
Demand Level
Strong, driven by Elly De La Cruz's immense star power, exciting play style, and massive popularity among modern baseball card collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 9: $30.00 - $50.00, PSA 10: $100.00 - $150.00
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range between $5 and $15 depending on platform fees and exact condition, while PSA 10 copies have historically commanded $100+.
Description
Up for consideration is a 2023 Donruss Baseball Elly De La Cruz Rated Prospect card, card number 12. This popular insert card features the dynamic Cincinnati Reds phenom in a fielding pose, highlighted by the iconic green and red Rated Prospect logo in the corner and clean white borders. The card is safely protected in a penny sleeve.
Key Features
Features one of the most exciting young superstars in Major League Baseball during his heavily sought-after prospect/pre-rookie era, carrying the iconic Donruss Rated Prospect branding.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard Panini card stock, sharp font reproduction, correct gloss finish, and proper Donruss branding logo in the top right corner. No signs of alteration or trimming.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering bias toward the top edge, typical of modern Panini production quality control, but no major creases, scratches, or corner dings are visible through the sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shops and Facebook baseball card buy/sell groups.
Selling Tips
Raw cards of this tier are often best sold ungraded unless centering and surface inspection under magnification guarantee a PSA 10. List with clear photos outside of sleeves if possible, utilizing keywords like 'Elly De La Cruz', 'Rated Prospect', '2023 Donruss', and 'Reds'. Ship securely in a penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag inside a bubble mailer.