2022 Bowman Bobby Witt Jr. RC Rookie #86
Bobby Witt Jr. · Topps (under Bowman brand) · Base Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Bobby Witt Jr.
Set
2022 Bowman Baseball
Year
2022
Card #
86
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy on the right side. Corners toward the bottom look sharp, and surface appears clean with no visible dimples or print lines under standard light.
Category
Base Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps (under Bowman brand)
Demand Level
Strong. Witt Jr. is a top-5 collectible player in the current market, driving consistent high-volume turnover for his rookie staples.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $12-15, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $4.50 to $7.00 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have recently stabilized in the $50 range after a mid-season peak.
Description
A stunning 2022 Bowman rookie card featuring Kansas City Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr. in his home blue jersey. The card features a clean white border with the classic red Bowman logo in the top right and the official MLB Rookie Card logo (visible on official print versions). Witt Jr. is depicted in an athletic batting stance awaiting a pitch.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card (RC) of the 2024 AL MVP contender; entry-level staple for one of baseball's brightest young stars; features the iconic Bowman design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct paper stock texture, accurate Royals logo color saturation, and sharp micro-printing on the nameplate and 'shortstop' text. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to high production volume of the base version.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias on the front; potential for minor edge chipping common on 2022 Bowman paper stock; top-left corner shows very slight white touch.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for high-volume base RCs), COMC (best for low-touch selling), or local card shows in the Kansas City area.
Selling Tips
As a paper base card, grading is only recommended if the card is perfectly centered (PSA 10 candidate). For this specific specimen, sell raw or in a bulk lot with other Witt Jr. rookies. Use keywords 'Bobby Witt Jr RC', 'Royals', and '2022 Bowman' in the listing title.