Randy Johnson
Baseball • Topps Base Set
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1989
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Base Set
Card Number
#647
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | PSA 10: $300+ | PSA 9: $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies frequently sell for $5-10 on eBay. PSA 9 examples typically fetch $45-55, while PSA 10 Gem Mint copies command a significant premium due to the difficulty of find high-grade 1989 Topps stock.
Condition Details
Centering is shifted towards the right border (~65/35). Top right corner shows slight softness. Edges appear relatively clean for the era, but surface cannot be fully inspected for light scratches from the photo.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it is a lock for a PSA 10. Given the rightward centering shift and corner softness visible, it would likely grade as an 8 or 7, which does not justify the grading fees compared to the market value. Keep raw for a personal collection.
Card Description
Features a portrait of Randy Johnson in his Montreal Expos uniform. The design includes a colorful 'Exos' script logo in blue, orange, and green at the top right, with his name and team in a banner. This is his official Topps rookie card.
Notable Features
Hall of Fame Rookie Card. Features 'The Big Unit' early in his career before his dominant years with Seattle and Arizona.
Authentication Notes
Card appears authentic. The iconic 'Topps' logo, card stock texture, and characteristic 1989 Topps color palette match known authentic specimens. No signs of modern reproduction or alteration visible.
Scanned: 2026-03-14T23:35:58.177546