Paul Skenes Rookie Card Sells for Record $1.11 Million at Auction

The one-of-a-kind card, pulled by an 11-year-old boy, features a patch from Skenes' MLB debut and his autograph, with proceeds supporting LA fire relief efforts.

The card, part of the 2024 Topps Chrome Update series, sold for $1.11 million after 64 bids, setting a record for the most expensive Paul Skenes card ever sold.
It includes a patch from Skenes' MLB debut jersey and his autograph, making it a unique collectible in the sports memorabilia market.
The card was pulled by an 11-year-old boy from Los Angeles as a Christmas gift, who later auctioned it with Fanatics Collect after declining an extensive offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Fanatics Collect will donate its proceeds to Los Angeles fire relief efforts, while the family plans to use the majority of their earnings for their children's college savings.
Paul Skenes, the 2023 MLB No. 1 draft pick, had an exceptional rookie season in 2024, earning National League Rookie of the Year honors and finishing as a Cy Young finalist.