1988 Fleer Joe Girardi / Rolando Roomes Major Prospects #622
Joe Girardi and Rolando Roomes · Fleer · Rookie Card
Player
Joe Girardi and Rolando Roomes
Set
1988 Fleer Baseball Major Prospects
Year
1988
Card #
622
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears reasonably well-balanced, corners appear sharp with minor touches possible under magnification, edges are clean with slight chipping typical of 1988 Fleer grey borders, and surface gloss is intact.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Demand is primarily driven by Joe Girardi player collectors and set builders working on the 1988 Fleer master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-40, PSA 10: $75-125
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell between $0.25 and $1.00 on eBay and COMC. Graded PSA 9 copies occasionally sell in the $20-30 range.
Description
Up for consideration is a 1988 Fleer Baseball card featuring Joe Girardi and Rolando Roomes of the Chicago Cubs, designated as Major Prospects card number 622. The card features a distinct grey striped border design with two separate player portrait/action panels, yellow name banners, and the classic Major Prospects League logo in the center. The back features player statistics and biographical information in Fleer's traditional red and blue text on grey card stock.
Key Features
Rookie card of longtime MLB catcher and World Series-winning manager Joe Girardi. Part of the popular 1988 Fleer set known for its vibrant yellow and grey border design and various error/prospect variations.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, font styling, glossy finish, and back printing match authentic 1988 Fleer production standards. This card is rarely counterfeited due to low raw market value.
Flaws to Note
Typical 1988 Fleer edge chipping along the grey borders and minor corner softness common with the paper stock used by Fleer during this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best as part of a lot or bulk listing), or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Due to low individual value, it is not financially viable to have this card professionally graded. Best sold raw as part of a player lot, team set, or complete 1988 Fleer set to maximize shipping efficiency.