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Paul Skenes Rookie Card Sells for Record $1.11 Million at Auction

The one-of-a-kind card, pulled by an 11-year-old boy, features a patch from Skenes' MLB debut and his autograph, with proceeds supporting LA fire relief efforts.

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Sep 28, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images/File Photo
Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles during a Grapefruit League spring training game on March 01, 2025.

Overview

  • The card, part of the 2024 Topps Chrome Update series, sold for $1.11 million after 64 bids, setting a record for the most expensive Paul Skenes card ever sold.
  • It includes a patch from Skenes' MLB debut jersey and his autograph, making it a unique collectible in the sports memorabilia market.
  • The card was pulled by an 11-year-old boy from Los Angeles as a Christmas gift, who later auctioned it with Fanatics Collect after declining an extensive offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • Fanatics Collect will donate its proceeds to Los Angeles fire relief efforts, while the family plans to use the majority of their earnings for their children's college savings.
  • Paul Skenes, the 2023 MLB No. 1 draft pick, had an exceptional rookie season in 2024, earning National League Rookie of the Year honors and finishing as a Cy Young finalist.