Paul Skenes might lag behind in social media popularity from his girlfriend, Olivia Dunne. But he has recently surpassed Dunne in an impressive milestone. Skenes had a meteoric rise since being drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates. With an impressive height of 6’6”, Skenes’ fastball regularly hits the three-digit mark. His impressive pitches are threatening enough to leave the batters in a fearful state of mind. Bringing his form into the MLB, Skenes was already a star while donning the Louisiana State University’s jersey. He was awarded the Most Outstanding Player as he spearheaded LSU’s College World Series title run. 

Thus, quite expected, the hype around Skenes is shooting through the roof at the moment. And to add more flair to it, Skenes’ rookie cards have been generating unimaginable interest from the baseball community. Recently, Topps released a limited edition debut card for Skenes. With the demand going overdrive, Olivia Dunne and the Pittsburgh Pirates also chimed in with interesting titbits to further elevate the spectacle. 

And that trend has continued. In fact, it has gotten even bigger. In a recent update, Topps dropped a one-of-a-kind 1/1 Paul Skenes ‘2024 NL ROY’ Rookie Autograph Card. And guess what? Hidden among other cards all over the world, one lucky winner has already pulled the card! Surely, this fan captioned his social media post by saying, “Absolutely can’t believe it.” Surely, this was a jackpot moment for the fan. Not only does he have to own an extremely rare card, but he also could potentially become a millionaire. Judging by how rare the collection is, the card is expected to fetch an approximate valuation of $1 million! 

Adding more flair to the card, the piece has an ‘MLB Debut’ patch that features the exact uniform that Skenes wore in his maiden MLB game. However, there is also an additional bit of information that has sent shockwaves through the entire community. This is much higher than what Olivia Dunne’s debut autographed card was valued at. For the uninitiated, Dunne’s card was worth just in thousands. 

As per the listing on eBay, Dunne’s card is valued at $1794.95. Thus, it is becoming quite the norm that Skenes’ cards are generating a significant amount of hype. As stated earlier, his limited edition Debut card also had some added perks. Firstly, the Pirates stated that the person pulling out the card would get a couple of premium season tickets behind the home plate for the next 30 years. Moreover, the lucky winner will also have a chance to meet Skenes in person and receive a couple of jerseys signed by none other than Skenes himself. 

Hoping to raise the stakes for her boyfriend, Olivia Dunne added a different twist. Taking to her X account, the LSU heartthrob wrote, “Let’s raise the stakes…the person who finds the card can sit with me at a Pirates game in my suite.” Thus, with the amount of hype Skenes has generated, it is only normal that fans would go berserk after his latest card going for a $1 million valuation. 

Fans going gaga over Paul Skenes’ $1 million Rookie Card, leaving Livvy Dunne in the dust

Fans were left in a state of frenzy as they discovered that Paul Skenes had surged past his girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, in an unexpected yet thrilling arena, and this is sports memorabilia. However, netizens are going gaga not only over the card’s rarity but also its added perks, including premium game tickets and exclusive interactions with Skenes.

One fan commented, “Man I wish I had pulled that 1m card, how the guy has been doing the value has to keep soaring only.” The fan’s words reflected their excitement over Paul Skenes’ exceptional rise in baseball and the skyrocketing value of his rare rookie autograph card. Priced at an estimated $1 million, the card’s value is tied to Skenes’ incredible MLB debut, stellar performance, and rising popularity. The fan’s thoughts also suggested their belief that Skenes’ continued success would likely boost the card’s worth even further, making it a prized collectible.

Another comment in the social media world highlighted the contrast in recognition between Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne. While Dunne is a social media sensation, Skenes’ $1 million rookie card valuation underscores his rising prominence in the sports world. The card’s staggering demand, combined with exclusive perks like season tickets and a personal meet-and-greet, elevates Skenes’ status beyond Dunne’s, whose debut card was valued significantly lower. The comment read, “Olivia wishes she was as recognized by the fans as much as Skenes is, the rookie card valuation is a prove of that.”

Another commenter mentioned, “The amount of 1/1 cards I have seen being pulled is out of the world.” The fan’s comment highlights skepticism or surprise about the rarity of the card. Despite being labeled as a “1/1” (one-of-a-kind), such cards are frequently claimed to have been pulled by fans, raising doubts about their exclusivity or the transparency of distribution. The words of this netizen also throw light on the authenticity or prevalence of similar claims surrounding such rare collectibles.

Highlighting the extraordinary demand for Paul Skenes’ rare 1/1 rookie autograph card, valued at approximately $1 million another social media enthusiast wrote, “Man how many people have been hunting for this one card, it’s just extra ordinary.” Hidden among other cards worldwide, it has sparked a frenzy among collectors eager to find it. With added perks like premium Pirates tickets and a meet-and-greet with Skenes, the card’s allure reached unprecedented levels, making its discovery a momentous and highly sought-after event.

“This has to be amongst one of the most valuable rookie cards we have seen in a long time,” commented another netizen hinting at the rarity and immense value of Paul Skenes’ 1/1 ‘2024 NL ROY’ Rookie Autograph Card. With an approximate valuation of $1 million, it has outshone typical rookie cards, including Olivia Dunne’s, valued at $1,794.95. The fan also highlighted how this makes Skenes’ card a standout in the collectibles market, attracting massive fan attention and raising the bar for rookie memorabilia.

Such a unique milestone indeed reflects Paul Skenes’ growing impact and fanbase. It also unravels how he is carving out a unique space in popularity that might be rivaling or rather surpassing his girlfriend’s social media fame.