2024 Donruss Kyson Witherspoon Rated Prospect Rocket Parallel #RP-18
Kyson Witherspoon · Panini (Donruss Brand) · Prospect, Parallel, Rocket Holo Prizm
Player
Kyson Witherspoon
Set
2024 Donruss Baseball (Rated Prospects Subset)
Year
2024
Card #
#RP-18
Condition Grade
PSA 9 (Mint) Estimate. Centering looks slightly heavy to the bottom. Corners appear sharp from the photo, but the lower right edge shows minor silvering/chipping common with Donruss foil cardstock.
Category
Prospect, Parallel, Rocket Holo Prizm
Manufacturer
Panini (Donruss Brand)
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Kyson Witherspoon is a niche prospect. Demand is primarily driven by Red Sox team collectors or set builders looking for specific parallels.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $45-60 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds market value)
Comparable Sales
Other 2024 Donruss Rocket parallels for mid-tier prospects typically sell for $1.00 to $3.00 plus shipping on eBay. Higher-end prospects fetch $5-10 in this specific parallel.
Description
This is a 2024 Donruss Baseball 'Rated Prospect' card featuring Kyson Witherspoon in a pitching pose. The card features the vibrant 'Rocket' holographic parallel, displaying a repeating rocket icon pattern across a refracting foil surface. The design includes the classic Rated Prospect logo and clean navy and red accents.
Key Features
Features the popular Donruss Rated Prospect branding; includes the 'Rocket' retail-exclusive parallel pattern; features a promising young pitcher in the Boston organization.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The rocket holofoil pattern is complex and consistent with Panini's 2024 production. No evidence of reprinting or trimming; card stock thickness appears correct for the Donruss brand.
Flaws to Note
Bottom-heavy centering on the front border; potential for surface scratches which are common on these high-gloss foil cards; minor edge silvering on the bottom-right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or Red Sox collector groups on Facebook. Selling in a 'lot' with other prospect cards is recommended.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless the player becomes a top-tier MLB star, as grading fees will outweigh the return. List as '2024 Donruss Kyson Witherspoon Rocket Parallel'. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader to prevent surface scratches.