Paul Skenes Select Diamond Action Autograph
Trading Card, Sports Memorabilia • Panini America (Manufacturer) - Select Baseball Series
Style & Movement
Contemporary Sports Card Design; Modern Graphic Collectible
Medium & Technique
Chromium cardstock with refractive Prizm/Holo finish, blue ink on-card or sticker autograph
Creation Period
2023-2024
Dimensions & Format
2.5" x 3.5" Standard Trading Card, Landscape Orientation
Subject Description
The card features Paul Skenes, the top pitching prospect and 2023 #1 overall draft pick, in a Pittsburgh (college/prospect style) uniform. It depicts two 'Diamond Action' poses: one standing and one pitching, with a handwritten signature.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good to Excellent (Raw); Note: Card is currently held in a protective one-touch magnetic case which preserves corner and surface integrity.
Estimated Market Value
$150.00 - $350.00 (Variable based on parallel rarity and grading)
Auction Estimate
$200.00 - $400.00
Provenance History
Acquired via retail/hobby pack 'break' or secondary market trade; features manufacturer-applied holographic security and brand logos.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the modern 'Prospecting' era of sports card collecting; Skenes is a generational talent, making his early licensed autographs significant artifacts of 21st-century sports culture.
Notable Features
Diamond Action insert set; refractive holographic coating; high-demand rookie signature; official Panini Select branding.
Condition Issues
Potential surface scratches (common on Select chromium finishes), minor edge wear, or centering offsets; autograph appears crisp with no visible fading.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in UV-protected magnetic one-touch case; store in a temperature-controlled, low-humidity environment away from direct sunlight to prevent ink fading.
Collector Notes
Value