1991 Donruss Chris Hammond Rookie #543
Chris Hammond · Donruss · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Chris Hammond
Set
1991 Donruss
Year
1991
Card #
543
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly off top-to-bottom. Corners appear sharp with minor white showing on the bottom right. Surface shows standard gloss for the era.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Primarily sought by Cincinnati Reds team collectors or set builders looking to complete the 1991 Donruss master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $30-40 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.99 with free shipping on eBay. Recent bulk sales of 1991 Donruss sets average $10-$20 for all 770 cards.
Description
A classic 1991 Donruss Chris Hammond card featuring the Cincinnati Reds southpaw in his signature high-release pitching motion. The card features a vibrant green bottom border, the iconic '91 Donruss striped logo in the top left, and Hammond's name in a black nameplate at the bottom. The reverse contains complete 1990 statistics and a career summary.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card designation for a pitcher who went on to have a long 15-year MLB career; features the classic 1991 Donruss neon-striped design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This card is from the 'Junk Wax Era' with a very high print run and is not a target for counterfeiters. Card stock is standard thin cardboard with correct dot-matrix printing patterns.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering bias toward the bottom. Minor edge chipping common for this set's stock. Potential light surface scratches visible under harsh light due to high-gloss finish.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card individually as the fees will far exceed the market value. Best sold in a '1991 Donruss Team Set' or a 'Rookie Pitcher Lot.' Use an eBay Standard Envelope ($0.60-$1.00 shipping) for single sales to keep costs competitive.