Andy Van Slyke
Baseball • Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1988
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball
Card Number
Not visible on front (Series 1/Base)
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.25 - $1.00, Graded PSA 9: $10 - $15, Graded PSA 10: $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Common 1988 Topps baseball cards in raw condition typically sell for under a dollar individually, while PSA 9 or 10 examples trade modestly depending on the player.
Condition Details
Centering appears very good with standard Topps borders from this era. Corners look relatively sharp with minor typical vintage touches, and edges are clean with minimal chipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading for value alone given the low market value of a common 1988 Topps base card, unless for personal collection or sentimental reasons.
Card Description
Features Andy Van Slyke of the Pittsburgh Pirates holding a bat over his shoulder, wearing a black Pirates cap with the yellow 'P' logo and a black jacket. The card design features a yellow border inside white margins with a banner at the bottom displaying the team name 'Pirates' and player name 'Andy Van Slyke'.
Notable Features
Standard 1988 Topps base set design with classic 80s typography and team banner.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1988 Topps card stock quality, correct font stylings, and typical Topps logo placement in the upper left corner.
Scanned: 2026-10-27T01:09:56.374842