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ROOKIE CARD

MIKE TROUT

2011 TOPPS UPDATE

TOPPS·#US175

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2011 Topps Update Mike Trout #US175

Name: 2011 Topps Update Mike Trout #US175
Brand: 2011 Topps Update
Availability: InStock

Trout's official Topps rookie card. While the Bowman Chrome prospect issue commands higher prices, this card is the classic flagship rookie of the Angels superstar.

Player

Mike Trout

Year

2011

Set

2011 Topps Update

Card #

US175

Sport

Baseball

Type

Rookie Card

Market Value (Based on Sold Data)

Based on public auction records

Source: eBay sold comps, Heritage Auctions, Goldin, PWCC — April 2026

Recent Sales (Mid Grade)PSA 7–8 · Based on eBay sold listings

$300–$1,500 (PSA 9)Verify on eBay ↗

Recent Sales (Gem Mint)PSA 9–10 · Based on eBay sold listings

$50,000+ (PSA 10)Verify on eBay ↗

Values compiled from public eBay sold listings, Heritage Auctions, and Goldin results. For real-time pricing, click “Verify on eBay” above.

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Grade-by-Grade Pricing

Values based on recent eBay sold listings and auction results

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PSA Grade	Label	Market Value	Pop.	Trend
PSA 4	VG-EX	$20–$50	—	→
PSA 5	Excellent	$50–$100	—	→
PSA 6	EX-MT	$100–$200	—	→
PSA 7	Near Mint	$200–$500	8,400	→
PSA 8	NM-MT	$500–$1,200	3,200	→
PSA 9	Mint	$1,200–$4,000	3,200	↑
PSA 10Best Value	Gem Mint	$15,000–$50,000	280	↑

Source: eBay Sold Comps / PWCC · Trout's official Topps flagship rookie — more accessible than the Bowman Chrome but still commands strong premiums in PSA 10.

PSA Population Report

Total Graded

24,000

PSA 10 Count

280

PSA 9 Count

3,200

Gem Rate

1.2%

Grade Distribution

PSA 10

280 (1%)

PSA 9

3,200 (13%)

PSA 8

8,400 (35%)

PSA 1–7

12,120 (51%)

Gem Rate (% achieving PSA 10): 1.2% — Extremely difficult to gem.

Notable Sales

Price	Grade	Date	Venue	Notes
$108,000Record	PSA 10	Jul 2021	eBay	Peak boom price for the flagship Trout RC in PSA 10
$36,000	PSA 10	Feb 2024	PWCC	Post-correction but still historically elevated
$4,200	PSA 9	Mar 2025	eBay	PSA 9 liquid benchmark

Figures sourced from publicly reported auction results. Private sales may exceed.

Card Variations

2011 Topps Update has no parallel program beyond the standard Topps parallels. The base card and a much rarer photo variation are the two key versions.

Standard Base

common

The most common version — batting pose.

Market price

Photo Variation SP

ultra-rare

Extremely rare short print showing Trout fielding. Completely different photo from the standard version.

$20,000–$50,000+ (PSA 10)

One of the most sought-after modern baseball short prints

Gold Parallel

uncommon

/2011 numbered gold foil border. Common parallel.

2-3x base

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Collector Tip

The photo variation is the holy grail — it's visually distinct (fielding vs. batting) and worth 20x+ the standard issue. Check the image carefully: if Trout is in the field, you have the SP. Never confuse the two versions.