SAMUEL BASALLO
Baseball • Topps Series 2
Sport & Year
Baseball • 2024
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Series 2
Card Number
488
Card Type
Insert (2026 Rookie Companion)
Rarity
Common / Insert
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $3.00 (Raw)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for base inserts of this type on eBay generally range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping, as the market for non-autographed inserts from recent flagship products remains high in supply.
Condition Details
The card exhibits standard factory-cut edges but shows slight centering bias towards the left border. Corners appear sharp, but surface assessment is limited by the distance of the photograph and the presence of underlying fabric texture.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current market value does not exceed the cost of the grading fee (approx. $15-$25). High-volume base inserts typically do not provide a significant return on investment unless they receive a Gem Mint 10 grade, and even then, demand may be low.
Card Description
The card features Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo in his grey road jersey, number 29. The design is a 'Big Ticket Player' concept featuring a futuristic/ticket-style layout with a 'Year 2026' header, indicating his projected impact year. It includes the Orioles logo, his position (C), and a barcode-style graphic element on the left.
Notable Features
Includes the Topps 'RC' rookie card logo despite the 2026 future projection theme. Part of the 2024 Topps Series 2 base insert lineup.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. Card stock, gloss, and print quality (including the Moire-style gradient on the right side) are consistent with genuine Topps 2024 manufacturing standards.
Scanned: 2026-05-18T00:39:25.224614