DARREN BAKER
Baseball • Topps Series 2
Sport & Year
Baseball • 2024
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Series 2
Card Number
#527
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Parallel
Parallel Variant & Language
Pink Cracked Ice / Pink Mojo Refractor • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; PSA 10: $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Comparable Pink Mojo parallels for 2024 Series 2 rookies have recently sold on eBay between $2.00 and $10.00 depending on the player. Darren Baker, son of Dusty Baker, has niche collectability but lower market demand than top-tier prospects.
Condition Details
Moderate centering issues with a slight top-to-bottom bias. Softness visible on the bottom-right corner. The card appears to be held without protection, which may lead to surface micro-scratching on the chrome finish.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading ($19-$25) likely exceeds the potential market value increase for this specific player and parallel type unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10.
Card Description
Darren Baker is shown in his Washington Nationals home white uniform, throwing a baseball. The card features a vibrant pink cracked ice background pattern and the 'Nationals' team name vertically on the left side. The Topps logo and RC shield are in the upper right.
Notable Features
Features the official MLB Rookie Card (RC) logo. Member of the Washington Nationals. This specific parallel is typically found in Topps Mega Boxes as a retail exclusive insert.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Topps Chrome-style stock with correct holofoil refraction and standard 2024 Topps design elements. No signs of counterfeiting detected.
Scanned: 2026-07-20T14:34:36.864610