Why on earth is Mookie’s RC so cheap compared to Trout’s?

[conor912]

A comparable player in every way, selling for 1/5 of what Trout is. What am I missing?

[Diamound]

If that's how you feel then buy, buy and buy some more. Trout has being the face of baseball going for him. Nothing against Mookie, he is a great player! Mookie has had an excellent post season contribution so far for the Dodgers which should only increase see his value.

[rhettyeakley]

Probably has to do with the 77.4 WAR vs 45.2 WAR difference. Keep in mind Mike Trout is only 1 year older than Mookie Betts, so although he has played in more games they are nearly the same age.

That being said Mookie is great and could easily be in that conversation who is the better player currently but at this point right now Trout has accomplished more in his career and is thus more valued. I should also add that I have several of Mookie's RC cards and plan to hold onto them as I love him as a player.

[Steve D]

Mookie Wilson comparable to Mike Trout?

What have you been smoking and/or drinking?

All he did was hit a ground ball that should've been caught for the out.

























Oh.................................

Nevermind





Steve

[TedWill1939]

Red Sox and Betts fan here. A few years ago a commentator, ARod?, was questioning why Mookie isn't a household name? I agree. I got the impression that Mookie is lowkey and possiably didn't seek hype and branding maybe it was the Sox fault? His new home with LA will be telling. If he becomes the "new face of baseball" LA is the place to do it, if he wants it.

I would add that the Sox are a real "hometown" team being on the Dodgers may have a more national appeal. Just some thoughts

I'm glad I have my Betts rookies and happy with the price I paid!

[bxb]

Reminds me of Mantle vs Mays controversy from the 1960s.

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by TedWill1939

Red Sox and Betts fan here. A few years ago a commentator, ARod?, was questioning why Mookie isn't a household name? I agree. I got the impression that Mookie is lowkey and possiably didn't seek hype and branding maybe it was the Sox fault? His new home with LA will be telling. If he becomes the "new face of baseball" LA is the place to do it, if he wants it.

I would add that the Sox are a real "hometown" team being on the Dodgers may have a more national appeal. Just some thoughts

I'm glad I have my Betts rookies and happy with the price I paid!

Maybe he should have someone take his picture kissing himself in the mirror, that ought to do it for the branding.

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

Probably has to do with the 77.4 WAR vs 45.2 WAR difference. Keep in mind Mike Trout is only 1 year older than Mookie Betts, so although he has played in more games they are nearly the same age.

That's pretty much it. Mookie is a fantastic player, but just the difference in their WAR (bear in mind, I don't think that's the end all be all statistic some do), is a pretty good full career, for a lot of decent ballplayers. Trout is already the 5th ranked All-Time Centerfielder on Baseball Reference. Mookie is the 27th ranked Rightfielder.

If Trout retires or gets a career ending injury tomorrow, he's going into the HOF, first ballot. If Mookie dramatically falls off for some reason, he falls into the Don Mattingly, Doc Gooden, Orel Hershiser, Bret Saberhagen, Dick Allen, Albert Belle, Juan Gonzalez, Johan Santana, etc., etc., etc...., territory.

Dominant for a time, but not quite the consistent era defining HOF star you had predicted when you shelled out a lot of dough for their rookie cards. Not to say that Betts can't change that with a couple more MVP's and a long injury free career..............but it's far from a given.

[insidethewrapper]

Why is Trout higher priced ? Not sure ! But he did have 1 Stolen Base in 2020 and only 11 in 2019. Not the 5 star player anymore, and probably not many post season appearances in the future.

[conor912]

Originally Posted by insidethewrapper

Why is Trout higher priced ? Not sure ! But he did have 1 Stolen Base in 2020 and only 11 in 2019. Not the 5 star player anymore, and probably not many post season appearances in the future.

Yeah, but did that stolen base get the whole country a free taco?

I think the Mantle/Mays comparison is appropriate. I just don't get the price difference. Whatever. I’ll take 5 Mookie RCs over one Trout any day of the week.

[Neal]

Buy the red foil ASAP

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[conor912]

Originally Posted by Neal

Buy the red foil ASAP

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Haha. No.

[packs]

Trout is one of the best players of all time.

Mookie is another very good player. He is not one of the best players of all time.

[panamamyers]

Trout has nine straight years of OPS+ of over 150. Betts has done that just once in his seven year career.

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[PitcherMeRolling]

Someone else may have already brought this up, but Trout has a legitimate shot to be the best to ever play (up to this point). I would think that would drive demand as much as anything.

[infielders3]

I don't think there is a question as to which of these guys has accomplished more but consider this:

• Betts is as exciting as any player in the game to watch
• his postseason play this year was top-notch.
• will continue to be in the postseason consistently
• has 392 million reasons for everyone to carefully track his progress
• regardless of the Mantle/Mays comparison Mookie delivers with his glove in a way that is reminiscent of Mays.
• he has a loyal fanbase on both coasts.

These are on top of his numbers which as everyone has pointed out are really good. Not Trout numbers yet, but he's certainly pulled a chair up to the table. He's stealing the heart of the baseball world and that will drive his cards. Will they ever be as big as Trout? That's hard to imagine but I never imagined Trout's cards would get to where they are. If anything I think people are going to ask this exact question more and more frequently and turn to Betts cards. Trout cards are exploding right now. The PSA 10 '11 Topps Update is selling for $2300+, Betts cards are going to rise too. Betts cards will get pushed up just by being comparable to Trout. He doesn't have to be as good, he only has to be in the conversation and comparable- because truly no one else in the game is comparable to Trout. They won't eclipse Trout until he's eclipsed Trout but I certainly expect them to continue trending up. He's a savvy player to collect right now. If Trout cards continue to break records the demand for his other rookies will follow, and by being in the conversation with Trout, Betts cards will shadow that climb. Make no mistake Trout is driving the demand and it's sky-high right now but Betts cards will benefit. I don't see Betts' superfractor selling for $3.93 million, last I saw it sold for $79,200. It's got a LOOOOOOONG way to go- but if he continues to turn heads as he has and remain comparable to Trout (and assuming Trout keeps playing at a high level) they'll keep going up. I wouldn't be shocked if his cards climbed faster than Trout's did. A lower ceiling with a steeper curve.