2023 Topps World Baseball Classic Enrique Hernandez #WBC-14
Enrique Hernández · Topps · Insert / Base Insert
Player
Enrique Hernández
Set
2023 Topps World Baseball Classic (WBC)
Year
2023
Card #
#WBC-14
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) / PSA 9 (Mint) - Visual inspection shows crisp corners but a slight top-to-bottom centering bias. Surface appears clean with typical gloss.
Category
Insert / Base Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Popular among Dodgers/Red Sox fans and WBC completionists, but high supply keeps individual value low.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $18-25, PSA 10: $40-55 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded Gem Mint 10 copies of similar WBC inserts usually settle around $35-$50.
Description
A vibrant 2023 Topps World Baseball Classic insert featuring Enrique 'Kike' Hernandez representing Team Puerto Rico. The card depicts Hernandez in his red Puerto Rico jersey mid-swing against a flag-inspired backdrop. The bottom displays the player name and WBC tournament logo.
Key Features
Features a popular MLB veteran in his international WBC uniform; clean modern design part of the return of the World Baseball Classic sets; key for Puerto Rico national team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
UV gloss coating, sharp micro-printing on the Topps logo, and correct card stock thickness. High confidence in authenticity; this is a low-risk card for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift towards the top edge. The left edge shows very minor chipping evidence common in dark-bordered Topps designs from this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Standard Envelope'), COMC for long-term consignment, or as part of a team bundle on Facebook Marketplace.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will be higher than the market value. List it as 'Enrique Hernandez Puerto Rico WBC' to catch international collectors. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader for protection.