A coveted rookie card from an MLB team, Pirates star Paul Skeens, was snapped up by a young collector.
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An 11-year-old collector from Southern California decided to pull the card, which appeared in the 2024 Topps Chrome Update set.
The 2024 National League Rookie of the Year drew a lot of interest when the trading card and collectibles manufacturer announced it in November.
Soon after the card became public knowledge, pirates were vocal about acquiring it.
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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skeens pitches against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning at PNC Park. (Charles LeClair/USA TODAY Sports)
While any Skenes autograph card carries a certain value, the MLB First Edition is a one-of-a-kind collectible, making it highly desirable.
Pirates offered a long package of benefits in exchange for the card. Three years of premium Pirates season tickets, a meet and greet with Skeens and an autographed jersey were among the gifts from the team.
Despite recent events, the Pirates confirmed that the team is ready to honor the offer.
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“An 11-year-old collector just pulled a Paul Skeens 1/1 Primer Patch Card! Our offer is still on… you know where to find it.” Pirates posted On X Tuesday.
LSU gymnast Livvy Dunn, who matches Skeens, added another incentive for anyone looking for the card.
“Let’s raise the stakes…Whoever gets this card can sit in my suit with me at a Pirates game.” Dunn wrote Posted on her Instagram story
Paul Skeens and Olivia Dunn during ESPN’s “College Game Day” at the LSU Quad on Nov. 9, 2024 in Baton Rouge. (LSU Athletics/University Images via Getty Images)
Skenes, 22, had a season to remember in 2024, finishing 11-3 with a 1.96 ERA and 170 strikeouts.
Before winning NL Rookie of the Year, Skenes was named to the MLB All-Star team. Skenes was the top pick in the 2023 MLB draft and made his big league debut in May.
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skeens walks out in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at America’s Family Field. (Benny Sieu/USA Today Sports)
Starting in 2023, rookies have worn MLB primary patches on their jerseys.
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In November, Sports Collectors Digest estimated that the card could command a six-figure price tag.
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