KEN GRIFFEY JR.
Baseball • Donruss Optic
Sport & Year
Baseball • 2021
Brand & Set
Panini / Donruss - Donruss Optic
Card Number
#21
Card Type
Veteran / Retired Star
Rarity
Parallel
Parallel Variant & Language
Holo Circles (Sparkle) • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10; Graded (PSA 10): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this specific Holo Circles parallel range from $4 to $9. PSA 9 copies generally sell for around $20-$25.
Condition Details
The card has decent centering but shows noticeable surface marks and possible dimples visible through the sleeve. The bottom left edge appears to have slight roughness. Corner condition is obscured by the sleeve but looks generally sharp.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current market value for modern Panini baseball (unlicensed by MLB) is relatively low for non-rookie players, and grading fees would likely exceed the value increase unless the card returns a Gem Mint 10.
Card Description
The card features Ken Griffey Jr. in his Seattle Mariners away jersey (though logos are airbrushed due to licensing). He is depicted mid-swing in his iconic left-handed batting stance. The design features a modern black border with a silver holographic circular 'sparkle' finish.
Notable Features
Features the 'Optic Donruss' logo in the top right. Displays Griffey's name and position (OF) at the bottom. Hall of Famer status. Notable for being an unlicensed MLBPA product through Panini.
Authentication Notes
The card appears authentic, displaying the correct card stock, font, and 'Holo Circles' refractive surface patterns consistent with 2021 Panini products.
Scanned: 2026-07-21T19:22:12.652346