An 11-year-old collector in Los Angeles has found one of the rarest cards released in recent history. He pulled a one-of-one Paul Skenes autograph along with the patch he wore from his Major League Baseball debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Topps, the manufacturer of the coveted Chrome Update cards, announced Jan. 21 that an 11-year-old collector from Los Angeles has pulled the one-of-one Skenes card from a pack. The treasure features Skenes' autograph and is emblazoned with his MLB Debut patch.

The card, which contains the "Debut Patch" worn by Paul Skenes, quickly became a highly-coveted item. After months of search, an 11-year-old has reportedly come up with it.

On Jan. 21, 2025, Topps announced that the Skenes rookie card had been found. It was uncovered in Los Angeles, Calif. by an 11-year-old card collector.

An 11-year-old collector from Los Angeles has acquired a unique baseball card showcasing Paul Skenes, the National League Rookie of the Year. Topps revealed on Tuesday that this special card, which includes the autograph of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and a patch from a game-worn jersey, has been discovered.

An 11-year-old collector in Los Angeles has scooped up a one-of-a-kind baseball card featuring National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes

An 11-year-old collector in Los Angeles has scooped up a one-of-a-kind baseball card featuring National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes. The card could fetch a massive haul if the kid is willing to sell it or give it to the Pirates.