While the sale of Babe Ruth to the Yankees will most likely never be topped in terms of transactions that make Red Sox fans wince, the 2020 deal that sent Mookie Betts to the Dodgers might just be cemented into the second spot on that list. Betts has maintained his stature as one of baseball’s best players, a perennial All-Star for a perennial title contender.
This 2014 Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs Gold Refractor takes fans back to the start of Betts’ incredible career. While Gold Refractors rank among the most important for any player's 1st Bowman Chrome Autograph, this particular copy has the added significance of carry the serial number 01/50—it's the first copy of one of the most significant Mookie Betts baseball cards in existence.
Just three copies in the BGS registry have a higher grade than this Gem Mint 9.5. Subgrades include 10 for Edges and 9.5s for Corners and Centering. The autograph has also been assessed as a 10.
The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 04/28/2026.
