2023 Donruss Tatsuya Imai Rated Rookie #34
Tatsuya Imai · Panini · Rookie (Rated Rookie)
Player
Tatsuya Imai
Set
2023 Donruss Baseball
Year
2023
Card #
#34
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the left; top edge shows minor white chipping; bottom right corner has a slight soft touch.
Category
Rookie (Rated Rookie)
Manufacturer
Panini
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - Demand is primarily from NPB collectors or set builders. Panini baseball cards lack MLB licensing (no team logos), which limits widespread demand relative to Topps.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15; PSA 9: $18-25; PSA 10: $45-60 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 2023 Donruss base Rated Rookies of similar international players range from $0.99 to $2.50. Graded copies of this specific card are rare as it is not a high-ROI grading candidate.
Description
Feature card of Tatsuya Imai from the 2023 Donruss Baseball set. The card features the iconic 'Rated Rookie' logo in the bottom left corner. Design includes a red and blue patriotic border scheme with silver foil Donruss logo. Imai is shown in a pitching follow-through wearing number 45.
Key Features
Features the highly recognizable 'Rated Rookie' branding; Tatsuya Imai is a notable NPB (Japan) pitcher, part of Panini's inclusion of international stars in 2023.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity is high. Card stock thickness and print patterns match 2023 Panini production; no known counterfeits exist for this specific base card.
Flaws to Note
Visible chipping on the top edge; bottom-left corner shows slight wear; centering on the blue border is slightly biased toward the left side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with 'or Best Offer') or COMC. It might best be sold as part of a lot of 2023 Donruss Rated Rookies or a Houston/Japan player lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) is significantly higher than the current market value. Use '2023 Donruss Tatsuya Imai Rated Rookie' as the primary title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay Standard Envelope for $0.60-$1.00 shipping to maximize profit.