CARLOS SANTANA
Baseball • Topps Series 1
Sport & Year
Baseball • 2022
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Series 1
Card Number
#271
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Recent Sales
Comparable base cards for this player and year consistently sell in bulk lots for under $0.50 each or as 'filler' cards on platforms like eBay and COMC.
Condition Details
Visible soft corner on the top right; centering appears slightly shifted toward the top border; potential minor surface scuffing in the glossy finish which is common for this set.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of grading (approx. $15-$25) significantly exceeds the market value of the card, even if it received a Gem Mint 10 grade.
Card Description
Carlos Santana is depicted playing first base for the Kansas City Royals, shown in a stretching action shot catching a ball in his mitt. He is wearing the white Royals home jersey with a blue 'KC' cap. The card features the classic 2022 Topps border design with the team logo in the bottom left.
Notable Features
Standard base card; includes the official Topps logo and MLB licensing; features Carlos Santana as a veteran member of the Kansas City Royals.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 2022 Topps stock. The cardboard thickness, photo clarity, and gloss finish are consistent with genuine Topps Series 1 production.
Scanned: 2026-05-21T12:02:33.285865