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2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Picks & Prospects #BDPP89 Mike Trout AU - BGS 9.5/10
Few can debate the fact that Los Angeles Angels' outfielder Mike Trout is that once-in-a-generation type player with skills that far exceed the everyday average Major Leaguer. His three American League MVP awards tie him with the likes of Jimmie Foxx, Stan Musial, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra and his former teammate Albert Pujols with the second most in MLB history. Only Barry Bonds has more with an astounding seven MVP nods. Babe Ruth (1) and Lou Gehrig (2) own three between them if that helps emphasize the significance of his membership in this elite group of ten. However, Trout, still only 30, has many more years of play ahead of him in which he can add to his seven Silver Slugger awards and nine All-Star appearances. He even joined the 30-30 club stealing 49 bases while hitting 30 home runs in 2012 en route to the MLB American League Rookie of the Year award.

So, it is fair to say that Trout is a generational player to be sure. Offered here is a 2012 Bowman Chrome Draft Picks and Prospects #BDPP89 Mike Trout Autograph Rookie card from the Angels' centerfielder's draft year when he was taken 25th overall in the first round. This dazzling rookie card of one of the game's future Hall of Famers is boldly signed across the bottom in blue Sharpie. Displaying the 3-time MVP at his most comfortable place, the plate, this initial introduction to Mike Trout is encapsulated by Beckett Grading Service as a BGS 9.5 GEM MINT with a Beckett Autograph of "10" strength. Subgrades include: Centering – 9.5; Edges – 9.5; Corners – 9; and Surface – 9.5. Based on the recent uptick in modern cards, especially those featuring Trout, we can only imagine the value of this modern-day marvel as few examples of this caliber has ever come to auction. This is a gem to add to your Mike Trout collection, autograph collection or just any collection as it will certainly elevate the current status of even the most discriminant of gatherings!

MIN BID $5,000
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