2025 Topps Finest Roki Sasaki Checkerboard Refractor #116 PSA 9 MINT RC

2025 Topps Finest – Roki Sasaki – Checkerboard Refractor – #116 – PSA 9 MINT – Rookie Card – Uncommon

One of the most anticipated Rookie Cards of 2025 — Roki Sasaki’s first MLB-licensed Topps Finest Rookie Card, featuring the eye-catching Checkerboard Refractor parallel. Sasaki signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers as a free agent in 2025, bringing his elite fastball velocity and elite run prevention from Japan’s NPB to the Big Leagues. Graded PSA 9 MINT by Professional Sports Authenticator.

📋 CARD DETAILS

• Year: 2025
• Brand: Topps Finest
• Set: 2025 Finest Baseball
• Card #: 116
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Player: Roki Sasaki
• Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
• Position: Pitcher (P)
• Designation: Rookie Card (RC)
• Born: November 3, 2001 – Rikuzentakata, Japan
• Signed: Dodgers 2025 as Free Agent

🌈 PARALLEL & CARD TYPE INFORMATION

• Parallel: Checkerboard Refractor
• Base Set: 2025 Topps Finest
• Refractor Type: Checkerboard – Multi-color prismatic checkerboard pattern across the entire card surface
• Card Technology: Chromium / Finest Refractor finish
• Numbered: No (unnumbered Uncommon parallel)
• Card Style: Full-bleed Chromium Finest design with bold checkerboard refractor overlay

🏆 GRADING INFORMATION

• Grading Company: PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator)
• Grade: 9 – MINT
• Certification #: 143972104
• Verify at: www.psacard.com

⚾ PLAYER BACKGROUND

Roki Sasaki is widely regarded as one of the most talented young pitchers in the world. In 2024, he posted a 2.35 ERA with a 1.04 WHIP, striking out 129 batters in 111 innings for the Chiba Lotte Marines. His career NPB numbers include a 2.10 ERA and 0.89 WHIP over 394 innings. He joins the star-studded Dodgers rotation alongside Shohei Ohtani — making his RCs among the most sought-after of the decade.

📦 SHIPPING & PACKAGING

• Ships securely in PSA slab – bubble-wrapped and padded in a rigid mailer
• Weight with packaging: 3 oz
• Ships within 1–2 business days of payment
• Tracking provided on all orders

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📌 CATEGORIES & COLLECTOR TAGS

• Sport: Baseball
• Era: Modern (2025)
• Brand: Topps Finest
• Card Type: Refractor Rookie Card
• Parallel: Checkerboard Refractor (Uncommon / Unnumbered)
• Refractor Type: Checkerboard
• Numbered: No (Unnumbered)
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Grade: PSA 9 MINT
• Rookie Card: Yes
• Player: Roki Sasaki
• Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
• Position: Pitcher
• Country: Japan
• Year: 2025

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