Carson McCusker 2025 Topps Chrome Update Red Wave Auto 4/5 PSA 9 POP 1 None Higher
📝 1) General Description
Up for sale is an ultra-rare 2025 Topps Chrome Update Carson McCusker Red Wave Autograph (#CMC), serial numbered 4/5 and professionally graded PSA 9 (Mint).
This is a true super short print (SSP) with only 5 copies in existence, and this example stands alone as a PSA Population 1 with none graded higher, making it the best known graded copy available.
⭐ 2) Key Card Details
- Player: Carson McCusker
- Set: 2025 Topps Chrome Update
- Card Number: CMC
- Parallel: 🔴 Red Wave Autograph
- Serial Number: 4/5 (ONLY 5 MADE)
- Grade: PSA 9 (Mint)
- Population: POP 1 – NONE GRADED HIGHER 🧊
- Autograph: ✔️ Certified Topps Auto
👑 3) Player Overview
Carson McCusker is a power-hitting outfielder with significant raw strength and upside. He produced strong power numbers in Triple-A, including multiple multi-home run games, showcasing his ability to impact games with one swing.
After reaching MLB, he signed with a Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) team for the current season—a path many players take before returning to MLB with improved development and increased value.
With a massive frame and proven power, McCusker remains a high-upside bat with potential for future MLB impact.
💥 4) Lot Highlights
- 🔥 ONLY 5 COPIES EXIST (/5)
- 🔥 RED WAVE AUTO – TOP-TIER CHROME PARALLEL
- 🧊 PSA 9 – HIGH GRADE FOR CHROME
- 🧊 POP 1 WITH NONE GRADED HIGHER (BEST AVAILABLE COPY)
- 📈 Prospect with power upside + MLB/NPB path
- 💎 Elite scarcity + speculation combo
📊 5) Condition
- Professionally graded PSA 9 (Mint)
- Strong eye appeal with clean chrome finish
- Minor factory imperfections possible (typical for chromium cards)
- Slab is in excellent condition
- Please review photos for exact details
📦 6) Shipping
- Ships securely in PSA slab protection (bubble mailer/team bag/reinforced with cardboard)
- Tracking included
- Fast handling time
- Combined shipping available
🚀 7) Why Buy This Card?
This is a true scarcity-driven upside play:
- 📉 Only 5 copies exist worldwide
- 🧊 POP 1 with none graded higher = best graded example available
- 🔴 Red Wave autos are among the most desirable Chrome parallels
- 📈 Prospect with power profile + international development path
Perfect for buyers looking to own a low-numbered, high-grade autograph with breakout potential and elite scarcity.