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Cal Raleigh 2019 Bowman(eBay) Chrome Prospects, Autograph PSA 10 CPA-CR
Cal Raleigh Market Insights (30–60 Day Sales Comps, Trends & Volatility)
Recent Cal Raleigh Raw (ungraded) sales on eBay have ranged from $200 (6/25/25) to $360 (6/25–6/24/25), with a weekly sales velocity of ~1 raw sale per week. The 30-day average raw sale price sits at $333 (+66.4% over 30 days), and the most recent raw sale was $298 on 7/4/25 (sportscardinvestor.com).
MarketSnapⓒ Report
PSA 10 (Auto 10) sales show a much tighter supply and higher price point: last sale of a PSA 10 was $610 on 6/30/25, but the 14-day average is $895 per card. PSA 10 sales occur ~1/month, indicating low supply and high collector demand (sportscardinvestor.com).
Historical PSA 10 auction results (pre-2025) averaged ~$220 in mid-2024, climbing as high as $248.50; today’s $610–$2,000 range marks a 175–800% increase year-over-year, demonstrating extreme upward price pressure and volatility (psacard.com).
Price volatility: raw cards have seen a 30-day price swing of ±30% around the $300 mark; PSA 10 cards have a ±150% swing around the $895 average (low $610, high $2,000). High-end “GEM MINT” PSA 10 examples are sporadic, contributing to the wide pricing band.
Sales velocity vs. price correlation: as Cal Raleigh’s on-field performance has surged (now leading MLB with 35 HRs and 1.024 OPS), monthly PSA 10 throughput has increased from ~1 to ~2 per month, showing heightened market activity coinciding with peak performance headlines.
## Upcoming Competition
Over the next 30 days, the Mariners schedule pits Cal Raleigh against a mix of weak and elite pitching staffs
Kansas City Royals (7/1–7/3) & Pittsburgh Pirates (7/4–7/6): Both clubs rank in the bottom half of MLB in team ERA (Royals 4.65, Pirates 4.70), offering an opportunity for continued power production.
New York Yankees (7/8–7/10): Career vs. NYY—.238 BA, 5 HR, 11 RBI in 24 games; at home .261 BA in 7 games—tough environment, shorter porch may help left-side power but Yankees’ staff (Gerrit Cole, Clarke Schmidt) remains a challenge.
Detroit Tigers (7/11–7/13): Mid-rotation arms, less daunting; projectable AVG rebound based on June .300 league-leading monthly average with 11 HRs (si.com).
Houston Astros (7/18–7/20) & Milwaukee Brewers (7/21–7/23): Both boast top-10 staff ERAs; previous evidence shows Raleigh’s park-adjusted power would thrive in hitter-friendly venues, but away scenarios may temper slugging.
Los Angeles Angels (7/24–7/27) & Oakland Athletics (7/28–7/30): Lower tier pitching staffs, likely boost run production before season’s final stretch vs. Texas Rangers (7/31), who feature strong bullpen matchups.
Given this slate, Cal’s hot June (.300 AVG, 1.088 OPS, 11 HRs) suggests strong power output vs. weaker staffs, but expect some slugging dips against elite arms in New York, Houston, and Milwaukee (si.com, statmuse.com).
## Buy / Sell Report
Market sentiment is overwhelmingly bullish on this card, driven by Raleigh’s historic power surge and national media coverage. Recent social buzz includes
> “Cal Raleigh: .300 AVG, 1.088 OPS, 11 HR, 27 RBI…Your AL and NL Players of the Month for June presented by @Chevrolet!”
> — MLB (@MLB) July 3, 2025
PopRank: 5 out of 5 (peak popularity)
Ubiquitous Player of Month headlines and All-Star selections have pushed collector interest to all-time highs.
Hype Meter: Extreme
Integrating robust market demand, peak on-field performance, limited graded population, and explosive price appreciation, the hype meter registers at “Extreme.”
Recommendation: BUY
For PSA 10 copies: Current $895 average is below replacement cost for top-tier examples ($1.5K–$2K seen in late June), offering upside if Cal maintains power pace.
For raw copies: Strong price momentum (+66% in 30 days) suggests continued upward drift, especially ahead of All-Star break headlines.
Given scarce supply, strong upcoming opportunity vs. weaker staffs, and Raleigh’s potential to push historic HR marks, accumulating now before another 35+ HR month is advisable.
Happy Collecting!