KEVIN MITCHELL
Baseball • 1987 Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1987
Brand & Set
Topps - 1987 Topps Baseball
Card Number
#646
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $3.00 (Raw); $15.00 - $35.00 (PSA 9); $150.00+ (PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell in bulk lots or for under $2 on eBay. PSA 9 copies have recently sold for approximately $20-$25. PSA 10 gem mint copies command a significant premium due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering and clean edges on the wood-grain borders.
Condition Details
Top-to-bottom centering is slightly off, leaning toward the bottom. Minor whitening/softness on the bottom right corner. Edges appear relatively clean for 1987 wood-grain stock which is prone to chipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless it is a certain PSA 10. The cost of grading exceeds the market value for Near Mint or Mint copies. Only Gem Mint examples are worth the investment for this specific player.
Card Description
Kevin Mitchell is depicted in his New York Mets home pinstripe uniform running the bases amidst a cloud of dirt. The card features the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design with the Mets team logo in the top left and his name in an orange box at the bottom.
Notable Features
This is a true Rookie Card (RC) of the 1989 NL MVP. It is part of the legendary 1987 Topps wood-grain set. Mitchell was a key utility player for the 1986 World Series Champion Mets before being traded to San Diego and later San Francisco.
Authentication Notes
Authentic. The card stock shows the correct matte finish and cardboard texture typical of 1980s Topps. The printing dots and color saturation are consistent with genuine 1987 production.
Scanned: 2026-07-16T07:16:03.597752