Zack Baun
Linebacker · Philadelphia Eagles
Panini Mosaic Football ##53
Year & Era
2024 - Modern/Chrome Era
Card Type
Purple Mosaic Parallel
Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint to Mint (PSA 9 estimated)
Rarity
Unnumbered parallel retail or hobby pull; relatively common within the print run but distinct from base cards.
Overall Assessment
A neat, attractive modern parallel of a rising defensive contributor, ideal for team collectors and fans of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Condition Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint to Mint (PSA 9 estimated)
Centering Assessment
Front appears relatively well-centered with minor visual skew from the angle, roughly 50/50 horizontal and 55/45 vertical.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; standard gloss and Mosaic holo finish intact with no major scratches or indentations visible through the top loader.
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with light potential for minor chipping typical of modern Panini chrome stock, overall well-preserved.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with standard silver foil-line characteristics of Mosaic stock.
Print Quality
Standard Panini Mosaic quality with vibrant purple color saturation and distinct circular holo patterns.
Estimated Value
$3 to $10 raw depending on market demand and player performance.
Comparison to Known Examples
Comparable to standard modern retail parallels of defensive role players with average eye appeal.
Authentication Tips
Check for correct Panini anti-counterfeit back logo and crisp micro-texture of the Mosaic finish.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless player breaks out significantly, as grading costs would exceed raw value.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed in the holder.
Provenance Notes
Pulled directly from 2024 Panini Mosaic football product packs or boxes.
Historical Context
Reflects the modern craze of colored chrome-style parallels that dominate current sports card collecting.
Market Trends
Tied closely to Zack Baun's current defensive performance and starting status with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Investment Potential
Hold/Speculative; heavily dependent on continued defensive production and team success.
Similar Cards
2024 Panini Mosaic base cards, Silver Prizms, and other colored parallels of Eagles defenders.
Display & Preservation
Store inside a standard penny sleeve and rigid top-loader away from direct sunlight and humidity.
Interesting Facts
Zack Baun transitioned into a breakout defensive star role after starting his career primarily as a special teamer and backup.