The coveted one-of-a-kind autographed MLB debut patch card of Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is no longer available.
An 11-year-old collector from Southern California decided to pull the card, which was featured in the 2024 Topps Chrome Update set.
The card from Skenes, who was named the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year, drew a lot of interest when the trading card and collectibles maker unveiled it in November.
Soon after the card became public knowledge, the pirates became vocal about getting it.
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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning at PNC Park. (Charles LeClaire/USA Today Sports)
While any Skenes signed card has some value, the MLB debut patch edition is a one-of-a-kind collectible, making it highly sought after.
The pirates offered a long package of perks in exchange for the card. A pair of premium Pirates season tickets for a three-year period, a meet and greet with Skenes and autographed jerseys were among the offers from the team.
Despite the recent development, the Pirates confirmed that the team remains ready to honor the offer.
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“An 11 year old collector just pulled Paul Skene’s 1/1 Debut Patch card! Our offer still stands… you know where to find us,” Pirates wrote on X on Tuesday.
LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne, who dates Skenes, added another incentive to whoever finds the card.
“Let’s up the ante … the person who finds this card can sit with me at a Pirates game in my suite,” Dunne wrote in a post to his Instagram story.
Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne on the set of ESPN “College GameDay” at the LSU Quad Nov. 9, 2024 in Baton Rouge. (LSU Athletics/University Images via Getty Images)
Skenes, 22, turned in a season to remember in 2024, finishing 11-3 with a 1.96 ERA and 170 strikeouts.
Before winning NL Rookie of the Year, Skenes was named to the MLB All-Star team. Skenes was the top pick in the 2023 MLB Draft and made his big league debut in May.
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. (Benny Sieu/USA Today Sports)
Rookies have worn MLB debut patches on their jerseys since 2023. Topps acquired the patches and created the unique cards.
In November, Sports Collectors Digest expected the card could carry a six-figure price tag.
