STEVE CARLTON | 2025 BOWMAN CHROME PROSPECTS BCP152 | CHR PROS-RETROFRACTOR-ORG | PSA GEM MT 10

PSA Graded Card - Certification #123841493 - Grade: GEM MT 10

This is a 2025 Bowman Chrome Prospects 'Retrofractor' Orange parallel card featuring Steve Carlton as a St. Louis Cardinals prospect, designed in the style of a vintage Bowman '1st Bowman' card. The Chrome cardstock features a glossy, reflective finish and a distinctive orange border, signifying the Orange parallel. A '1st Bowman' logo is displayed on the upper right, marking it as a first Bowman card. The card is serial numbered 16/25 in gold foil on the front, indicating exclusivity. The design merges modern printing techniques and retro aesthetics, with an action photograph of Carlton in his Cardinals uniform and a stylized Chrome and team logo. The card is PSA slabbed and graded GEM MT 10, with visually sharp corners, clean edges, and no visible wear or defects. Print technologies likely include chromium stock, foil stamping, and advanced color processing. The Retrofractor is a new parallel meant to invoke nostalgia and exclusiveness, making it distinct compared to other Bowman issues. The card does not have an autograph.

Card Details:

Subject: STEVE CARLTON

Card Name: 2025 BOWMAN CHROME PROSPECTS

Card Number: BCP152

Variety: CHR PROS-RETROFRACTOR-ORG

Team: St. Louis Cardinals

Other Teams: Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians

College Teams: Miami Dade College