Sammy SOSA
Baseball • The Leaf Set
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1993
Brand & Set
Leaf - The Leaf Set
Card Number
#229
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Excellent (EX 5)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.25 - $1.00; Graded (PSA 10): $25.00 - $40.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies frequently sell in bulk lots or for less than $1 on eBay. PSA 9 and 10 copies occasionally sell for $15-$35 depending on market demand and buyer interest.
Condition Details
Visible corner wear on the top left and bottom right corners; slight edge chipping on the left side; horizontal scratch or print line near the top grass line; centering appears slightly shifted to the left.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The card is a common from the 'junk wax' era with low market demand. The visible corner wear and centering issues would prevent a high grade (9 or 10), which is required for the value to exceed the cost of the grading fee.
Card Description
Sammy Sosa is shown playing for the Chicago Cubs in his home pinstripe uniform. He is captured in an action shot moments after releasing a throw from the outfield. The bottom of the card features a blue textured border with 'CHICAGO CUBS' printed across it and a gold foil 'The Leaf Set' emblem.
Notable Features
Gold foil logo and lettering; features Sosa during his early tenure with the Cubs before his historic home run chase seasons.
Authentication Notes
The card appears authentic with correct 1993 Leaf card stock, foil application, and period-accurate print patterns. No signs of modern reproduction.
Scanned: 2026-07-16T07:04:10.442585