ETHAN SALAS
Baseball • Donruss Optic
Sport & Year
Baseball • 2023
Brand & Set
Panini - Donruss Optic
Card Number
#22
Card Type
Prospect
Rarity
Parallel
Parallel Variant & Language
Orange Velocitity • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8) / Mint (PSA 9) candidate
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | PSA 10: $35 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for 2023 Optic Orange Velocity prospects range between $5 and $12 for raw copies, with top-tier prospects like Salas commanding the higher end of that range.
Condition Details
The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom. Top right corner shows minor white specks potentially on the card or holder. Surface appears clean through the top loader, though typical Optic print lines may be present under high magnification.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate recommendation. As a non-licensed (Panini) product without an autograph, value is driven strictly by player hype. Grading only recommended if the card is a guaranteed PSA 10, as the cost of grading often exceeds the raw value for this specific parallel.
Card Description
Ethan Salas is shown in his catching gear (San Diego Padres organization) in a crouching position behind home plate. The card features an orange circular 'Velocity' pattern in the border, the Donruss Optic logo in the upper left, and 'Rated Prospect' in the bottom right corner.
Notable Features
Features the 'Rated Prospect' logo, signifying his status as a top minor league talent. Note: Panini baseball cards do not feature MLB team logos due to licensing restrictions, hence the airbrushed helmet and jersey.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 2023 Donruss Optic stock. Correct holofoil 'Velocity' pattern and typography typical of Panini's Optic line.
Scanned: 2026-07-20T02:10:17.175548