Jake Cronenworth
Second Baseman / First Baseman · San Diego Padres
Panini Prizm Baseball #Not clearly visible on this view (back of card shown)
Year & Era
2020 - Modern Era (Note: This is actually a baseball card, despite the user prompt requesting football card context, featuring a 2020 rookie/early career design)
Card Type
Numbered Parallel (/149, likely Blue or Black & White variation)
Grade
Raw - Appears Near Mint to Mint, with a dealer sticker indicating a potential PSA 9
Rarity
Numbered 008/149, making it a relatively scarce parallel with only 149 copies produced worldwide.
Overall Assessment
A neat, low-numbered serial-stamped parallel of an established major leaguer, ideal for Padres team collectors or Cronenworth PC builders.
Condition Grade
Raw - Appears Near Mint to Mint, with a dealer sticker indicating a potential PSA 9
Centering Assessment
Front/Back reverse shown appears fairly well-centered horizontally, with standard Panini border tolerances.
Surface Condition
Appears clean under the toploader, though protected inside a rigid sleeve with a price/grade sticker attached directly to the outer holder.
Corner Condition
Sharp corners appear intact within the holder, typical of a modern card pulled and immediately sleeved.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with no obvious chipping visible through the protective top loader.
Print Quality
Standard high-gloss finish typical of Panini Prizm sets with crisp typography and foil stamping.
Estimated Value
$10 - $25 USD raw, dependent on the exact parallel variant and current market demand for Cronenworth
Comparison to Known Examples
Consistent with standard Panini Prizm print runs; serial numbering 008/149 gives it a low-print-number premium desirability.
Authentication Tips
Look for authentic Panini foil numbering stamp on the back and official MLB Players holographic logo.
Grading Recommendation
Raw is likely fine unless submitting as part of a bulk order; grading costs may outweigh the raw market value for a /149 base parallel of this player.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; dealer sticker is on the top loader, not the card itself.
Provenance Notes
Sourced from standard Panini Prizm hobby or retail boxes released during the 2020 baseball card boom.
Historical Context
Features Jake Cronenworth during his impressive 2020 rookie campaign with the San Diego Padres where he finished second in NL Rookie of the Year voting.
Market Trends
Stable to slightly declining market for non-superstar modern baseball parallels, fluctuating with player performance.
Investment Potential
Hold or sell for quick liquidity; long-term value relies heavily on career resurgence or major accolades.
Similar Cards
Panini Prizm rookie parallels, Topps Chrome refractors of Jake Cronenworth from the 2020-2021 seasons.
Display & Preservation
Keep in current penny sleeve and top loader, store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
Interesting Facts
Cronenworth was a two-way player (pitcher and infielder) during his college days at the University of Michigan before focusing purely on the infield in the majors.