Description
This is a 2002 Topps Pristine Gold Refractor card featuring Joe Mauer, the highly-touted prospect and catcher for the Minnesota Twins. The card is numbered 152 in the set and is part of a limited print run, making it highly collectible among baseball card enthusiasts. The front of the card features a vibrant design with Mauer in his catcher's gear, highlighted against a gold and red refractor finish. The back provides biographical details about Mauer, including his height, weight, and hometown, as well as highlights from his minor league career in 2001, where he showcased his exceptional batting skills. This card is serially numbered 105 out of only 199 copies, further underscoring its rarity. The card is raw and appears to be in near-mint condition with sharp corners, clean edges, and a bright surface.