You are purchasing a 2024 Panini Flawless Draft Prospect Horizontal Patch auto card of Arjun Nimmala #DPH-AN serial numbered 07/10.  The card has a beautiful 3 color patch from his uniform where you can see the elegant stitching.  There is also an on card auto signed in a crisp blue sharpie.  Both the autograph and the patch are authtenticated by Panini America to guarantee authenticity.  Nimmala made history before his spikes hit the field for his first pro game.  When the infielder was selected 20^th overall in the 2023 draft, he was credited as the first first-generation Indian American to be drafted in the first round across any of the four major U.S. professional sports leagues.  Niamala is currently the top three prospect in the Blue Jays Draft system.  As an added bonus you will receive a 2025 Panini Prizm card #87 of Arjun Niamala.    These cards are an absolute must have for any Prospector, Toronto Blue Jays or any Arjun Niamala collector/fan/investor!

Arjun Nimmala drew tons of intrigue for his future projection and slotted in as No. 11 in MLB Pipeline’s rankings for the class in 2023. The Blue Jays selected him 20th overall, making him the highest first-generation Indian-American ever drafted in the four major sports, and signed him for $3 million. With short-season ball limited to the complex, Toronto faced a decision on where to open the shortstop in 2024 and chose Single-A Dunedin after his strong spring. Nimmala hit just .167 with a 34.4 percent strikeout rate through 29 games, and the organization did an in-season reset in mid-May. After he returned to the Florida State League on June 27, he took off with a .265/.331/.564 line and 13 homers in his final 53 games.

 

Nimmala’s 17 homers total led all players aged 18 or younger in 2024, and his FSL exit velocity data was solid for the level regardless of age, underlining that he could get to plus power at maturity. Blue Jays coaches noted that he wasn’t always putting himself in the best posture to make the most of that strength in the season’s first half and worked to correct it, leading to much better numbers on pitches inside the zone after his in-season break. Nimmala can still be vulnerable to soft stuff as he grows more accustomed to pro pitching.

 

The Florida native can be a solid runner but may slow down as he grows into his large frame. He made gains with his defensive instincts and range at shortstop, and while he isn’t always smooth there, his plus arm strength can help paper over issues. Nimmala will still only be 19 for the entire 2025 season and cemented his place among the game's most interesting prospects.

Winning bidder/ buyer will receive actual card(s) pictured in the listing above.  Buy/ bid with confidence. Total Shipping (USPS Ground Advantage/First Class Mail) inside the US is FREE.  If SHIPPING IS OUTSIDE THE US, please add $25 (approximately) for First Class International Mail.  We will gladly ship to Japan and most countries.  Bubble mailer or sturdy box and careful packaging are included with all orders. We will ship out your item within two business days after your payment arrives. Check out our other auctions and our eBay store (click on the Blue door icon next to our eBay ID). Good Luck and Thank You for looking!