Something Fishy: 20 Top-Selling Mike Trout Cards
2012 was a good year for rookies in baseball. Heading into the season, Yu Darvish and Yoenis Cespedes were generating a lot of hobby buzz. A short time later, Bryce Harper's arrival in Washington sent the excitement to another level. But then Mike Trout happened and things really blew up. Even with a bumper crop of rookies, the Angels outfielder stood above them all and Mike Trout cards quickly became one of the hobby's benchmarks.
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Mike Trout isn't a prospect who flew under the radar. In fact, he's been someone that prospectors had a close eye on for a couple of years. People knew he was going to be good but few expected him to be so great, so fast.
Because he made his debut with the Angels in 2011, Mike Trout rookie cards were included in several 2011 products.
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Top-Selling Mike Trout Cards
While these Mike Trout rookies are quite popular, it's his 2009 prospect cards that have really soared. Trout's first MLB autograph is from 2009 Bowman Draft. Although technically an insert and not a rookie card, many collectors treat it as the must-have Mike Trout card.
In general, all Mike Trout cards have surged to new heights. And anything with a Mike Trout autograph has been particularly hot. How hot? Check out the most popular Mike Trout cards at any moment in our real-time guide.
The real question is, where do these prices go from here? If he truly is baseball's best player, how high will Mike Trout cards push?
Want to know how the top Mike Trout cards have been selling recently?
Looking for the top Mike Trout cards you can bid on now?
Here's a look back at the top 20 Mike Trout card sales from a specific period in 2012.
Top 20 Mike Trout Cards Sales
Data based on completed eBay sales between May 29 and August 26, 2012.
1. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Orange Refractor Autograph Mike Trout #/25 - $3,350
2. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Orange Refractor Autograph Mike Trout 25/25 BGS 9.5 - $3,050
3. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Gold Refractor Autograph Mike Trout 45/50 BGS 9.5 - $3,000
4. 2011 Topps Finest Red Refractor Rookie Autograph Mike Trout 8/25 BGS 10 - $2,840
5. 2009 Bowman Sterling Yellow Printing Plate Autograph Mike Trout 1/1 - $2,800
6. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Gold Refractor Autograph Mike Trout 46/50 BGS 9.5 - $2,750
7. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Gold Refractor Autograph Mike Trout 22/50 BGS 9.5 - $2,499
8. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Gold Refractor Autograph Mike Trout 16/50 BGS 9.5 - $2,499
9. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Gold Refractor Autograph Mike Trout 41/50 BGS 9.5 - $2,325
10. 2011 Topps Finest Die Cut Rookie Autograph Mike Trout 05/10 BGS 9.5 - $2,227
11. 2009 Bowman Sterling Black Refractor Autograph Mike Trout 19/25 BGS 10 - $2,150
12. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Blue Refractor Autograph Mike Trout #/150 BGS 9.5 - $2,100
13. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Orange Refractor Autograph Mike Trout 25/25 BGS 9.5 - $2,075
14. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Orange Refractor Autograph Mike Trout #/25 BGS 9.5 - $2,056.55
15 (tie). 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Refractor Autograph Mike Trout #/500 BGS 10 - $2,000
15 (tie). 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Blue Refractor Autograph Mike Trout 088/150 BGS 9.5 - $2,000
15 (tie). 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Blue Refractor Autograph Mike Trout 140/150 BGS 9.5 - $2,000
18. 2010 Bowman Platinum Red Refractor Autograph Mike Trout 6/10 BGS 9.5 - $1,947
19. 2011 Topps Finest Purple Refractor Rookie Autograph Mike Trout 1/5 - $1,900
20. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Gold Refractor Autograph Mike Trout 13/50 BGS 9.5 - $1,850
If you are looking for an updated list of the most valuable Mike Trout cards, check out the Top Mike Trout Card Sales of 2020.
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Mark
This article needs a serious updating right about now.
Trey Treutel
It was kept this way as an archive of the 2012 prices. If you read the article, it mentions an updated version for 2020 – https://www.cardboardconnection.com/top-mike-trout-card-sales