JAMES WOOD
Baseball • Topps Update Series
Sport & Year
Baseball • 2024
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Update Series
Card Number
89B-15
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Common / Insert
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (PSA 10): $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales on eBay for raw copies of this 1989-style insert typically fall between $4 and $10 depending on shipping. Higher prices are seen for parallel versions (Silver Pack Chrome or numbered parallels).
Condition Details
The card appears to have slightly off-center top-to-bottom margins. Corners and edges look sharp through the sleeve, with no obvious surface scratches or print lines visible in the photograph.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless for personal collection. As a base insert, the cost of grading (approx. $19-$25) often exceeds the market value of the graded card unless it achieves a perfect Gem Mint 10.
Card Description
James Wood is shown in his Washington Nationals away grey 'WSH' jersey, mid-throw in the outfield. The card utilizes the classic 1989 Topps design to celebrate the 35th anniversary of that set. The background features stadium signage and a clear RC logo in the bottom left.
Notable Features
Features the official MLB Rookie Card (RC) logo. Part of the '1989 Topps Baseball 35th Anniversary' insert set found in 2024 Topps Update Series packs.
Authentication Notes
The card exhibits standard Topps gloss and cardstock consistent with 2024 mass-market releases. The typography and logo placement match known authentic 1989-style inserts from this year's product.
Scanned: 2026-06-15T19:35:42.138431