One-of-a-Kind Paul Skenes Autographed Rookie Card Heads to Auction

The Pittsburgh Pirates' ace, Paul Skenes, who has been in the major leagues for less than a year, has a unique piece of memorabilia heading to auction. A one-of-a-kind autographed baseball card, featuring a patch of the No. 30 jersey Skenes wore during his big league debut last May, is set to be auctioned on Thursday. The card has generated considerable buzz, comparable to iconic collectibles featuring Hall of Famers like Honus Wagner, Mickey Mantle, and Ken Griffey Jr. The excitement surrounding the Skenes card is amplified by the power of social media, which has significantly increased its visibility and interest.
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Nick Bell, CEO of Fanatics Collect, which is conducting the two-week auction closing on March 20, expressed his amazement at the coverage and interest the card has received. "The coverage on this just in my opinion is so much bigger," Bell said. "I really can't remember one similar to it, to be frank. It's pretty exceptional." While Fanatics Collect has not publicly estimated the card's potential sale price, Bell anticipates "a very significant sale." The Skenes card is poised to join the ranks of elite sports collectibles, attracting attention from collectors and fans alike.