Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Baseball • Topps Series 2
Sport & Year
Baseball • 2024
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Series 2
Card Number
SMLB-42
Card Type
Rookie Card / Insert
Rarity
Common Insert
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint 8
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $5.00 (Raw), $20.00 - $35.00 (PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $3.00. Graded copies in PSA 10 have sold for around $25-$35 due to the player's high-tech popularity.
Condition Details
The card shows light surface debris or dust particles which may have caused minor surface dimples. Bottom-right corner appears slightly soft. Centering looks relatively good for this insert set.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless part of a personal collection. As a high-volume retail insert, the cost of grading typically exceeds the market value of the card unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10.
Card Description
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is shown in his Los Angeles Dodgers home white jersey, mid-delivery on the mound. The card features the 'Stars of MLB' insert design with a vibrant, radial burst holo-foil background transitioning from yellow/green to purple/blue.
Notable Features
Includes official MLB Rookie Card (RC) logo. Foil-stamped 'Stars of MLB' branding and Topps logo in the top right.
Authentication Notes
Card displays standard 2024 Topps foil stock and font. No signs of counterfeiting; this is a common modern insert.
Scanned: 2026-06-29T21:08:16.680429