JARED JONES
Baseball • 2024 Topps Series 2
Sport & Year
Baseball • 2024
Brand & Set
Topps - 2024 Topps Series 2
Card Number
#493
Card Type
Veteran / Base
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
$0.25 - $1.00 (Raw); $15 - $20 (PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for this base card typically range from $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. Graded Gem Mint 10 copies have seen low-volume sales around $20 during the MLB season.
Condition Details
Observed right-heavy centering on the front. Corners appear sharp but the card is being handled raw without a sleeve, increasing risk of surface scratches. Left edge shows minor factory roughness typical of 2024 Topps flagship paper stock.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. As a base card of a pitcher, the cost of grading ($15-$25) significantly outweighs the potential market value, even at a Gem Mint grade. Only higher-tier parallels (Chrome, Silver, etc.) or Autographs of this player are typically worth professional authentication.
Card Description
Jared Jones is depicted in his Pittsburgh Pirates away black jersey and grey pants, frozen in his pitching delivery. The card features the 'PIT' team abbreviation at the top left and a large Pittsburgh 'P' logo at the bottom left. The design is the standard 2024 Topps flagship layout with a neon-inspired border.
Notable Features
Features the 2024 Topps Series 2 design. While he is a young player, this specific card does not carry the 'RC' (Rookie Card) shield in this set; his official flagship RC is scheduled for later products or Update Series.
Authentication Notes
The card appears authentic, showcasing correct font types for the 2024 Topps set and the correct gloss finish on the player image. No signs of counterfeiting are evident.
Scanned: 2026-07-15T20:53:51.618713