2024 Topps Chrome Update Paul Skenes RC MLB DEBUT PATCH AUTO DNA 10 1/1 PSA 10

Paul Skenes burst onto the scene in 2024 and captivated the entire baseball-card-collecting community – no small feat considering it’s hitters, not pitchers, that generally command the most attention. But, just as he did on the mound in his astounding Rookie of the Year campaign, Skenes overcame his opponents at the dish to become the most talked about player in baseball cards. And while interest in his array of rookies has been as hot as his radar gun readings before he’s even completed a full season in the bigs, one card towers above the rest – this 1/1 MLB Rookie Debut Patch Autograph. In 2023, Topps introduced one of the most exciting new products in collecting – MLB Rookie Debut Patch Autographs. While RPAs have long been intriguing prospects for collectors, these cards feature a special MLB DEBUT patch the player wore on his sleeve during his first big-league game. Unsurprisingly, the 1/1 masterpieces proved to be a massive hit, prompting Topps to once again produce the cards for its 2024 Chrome Update set. Its release in mid-November ignited some of the most fevered chases of the decade. Collectors eagerly ripped into packs and joined breaks of ‘24 Chrome Update looking for MLB Rookie Debut Patch Autos of the game’s next greats, with Skenes the top target. Pittsburgh’s fireballing phenom took the baseball world by storm last season. Skenes became the first rookie to start the All-Star Game in almost three decades en route to winning the N.L. Rookie of the Year award. Off the field, he captivated collectors like few baseball players have in recent history. Thousands hunted for this monumental RPA. The chase ended on December 25th, when a family experienced the pull of a lifetime. An 11-year-old collector hit the redemption card for this Skenes MLB Rookie Debut Patch Autograph while opening packs at home with his mom, dad, and brother – a Christmas collecting miracle. This month’s Premier Auction presents the opportunity to obtain a piece of modern baseball history. With Skenes entering the 2025 season as the odds-on favorite to take home his first Cy Young award and a promising career seemingly on the horizon, this card’s place in collecting history could be the gift that keeps on giving for the person who adds this 1/1 masterpiece to their collection. All Fanatics Collect proceeds from this card will be directly donated to LA Fire Relief funds. The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 03/05/2025.