Mike Trout
Baseball • Bowman Sterling Prospects
Sport & Year
Baseball • 2009
Brand & Set
Bowman - Bowman Sterling Prospects
Card Number
#MT
Card Type
Propect Autograph / Rookie Card (RC Era)
Rarity
Base Autograph
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Pristine BGS 10
Estimated Market Value
$4,000 - $6,500
Recent Sales
BGS 10 Pristine copies of the 2009 Sterling Trout have historically fetched significant premiums over BGS 9.5/PSA 10 copies, typically selling between $4,500 and $6,000 on platforms like eBay and Goldin.
Condition Details
BGS Subgrades: Centering 10, Corners 10, Surface 10, Edges 9.5. The card appears virtually flawless with exceptional image placement and no visible wear on surface or corners, though edges received a 9.5.
Grading Recommendation
Already graded BGS 10 Pristine. This is the highest level of grading generally achievable; no further action is recommended as it already maximizes value.
Card Description
Mike Trout in a red batting jersey and helmet, following through on a swing. The card features a white and gold textured background with 'American League' and 'Prospects' banners. It is a Topps Certified Autograph Issue.
Notable Features
Sticker autograph on holographic foil; Beckett (BGS) 10 Pristine Gold Label; BGS 10 Autograph grade; First Bowman-era prospect card of a 3-time MVP.
Authentication Notes
Authenticated by BGS (Beckett Grading Services) with serial number 0007664105. Includes the official Topps holographic sticker for autograph authentication.
Scanned: 2026-07-03T22:58:25.132688