DAVE SMITH
Baseball • 1981 O-Pee-Chee
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1981
Brand & Set
O-Pee-Chee - 1981 O-Pee-Chee
Card Number
#158
Card Type
Rookie Card (RC)
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English / French
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Excellent (EX 5)
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $5.00 (Raw); $20.00 - $35.00 (PSA 8+)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $3 on eBay. Graded PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $50 range, but this specific card's centering would prevent a high grade.
Condition Details
Centering is significantly shifted to the right. Visible edge wear and softening on corners, particularly the top-left and bottom-left. Minimal surface staining on the right border.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The centering is too poor to achieve a Gem Mint or Mint grade, and the cost of grading would exceed the market value of the expected grade.
Card Description
Dave Smith is shown in his Houston Astros home jersey and cap. He was a Pitcher. The card design features a blue border, a baseball cap icon in the bottom left containing team and position (Pitcher/Lanceur), and the O-Pee-Chee logo in a small baseball on the bottom right.
Notable Features
Bilingual text (Pitcher/Lanceur) characteristic of Canadian O-Pee-Chee releases. Rookie card designated for the two-time All-Star closer.
Authentication Notes
The card stock thickness and rough-cut edges are consistent with 1980s O-Pee-Chee production. No signs of modern reproduction or trimming visible.
Scanned: 2026-07-12T20:18:57.134873