1994 Upper Deck Jon Farrell Pirates Top Prospects #45
Jon Farrell · Upper Deck · Base / Prospect Insert
Player
Jon Farrell
Set
1994 Upper Deck
Year
1994
Card #
#45
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card displays decent gloss but shows visible white corner wear on the bottom right and potential surface scuffing common for 90s UD gloss. Centering appears slightly shifted top-to-bottom.
Category
Base / Prospect Insert
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low. Jon Farrell did not reach the Major Leagues, limiting interest to Pirates team collectors or '94 Upper Deck set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-$12, PSA 9: $15-$25, PSA 10: $40-$60. Note: Grading costs would exceed the card's market value.
Comparable Sales
Raw singles of this card typically sell for under $1.00. Most recent sales involve bulk lots of 1994 Upper Deck where the average price per card is less than $0.05. High-grade (PSA 10) examples of minor prospects from this set occasionally reach $30-50 to extreme set completionists, but such sales are rare.
Description
This 1994 Upper Deck card features Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Jon Farrell in a horizontal action shot, mid-slide. The card includes the 'Pirates Top Prospects' silver foil stamping at the bottom and the iconic Upper Deck hologram in the upper left corner. The design is typical of the early 90s premium aesthetic with high-gloss finish and crisp photography.
Key Features
Features the silver 'Pirates Top Prospects' designation. Representative of the 'Junk Wax' era transition into premium card stocks.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Includes the authentic Upper Deck diamond hologram on the front. Card stock and printing are consistent with 1994 manufacturing standards. This card is not a target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Visible whitening on the bottom right corner; some edge chipping on the right side; minor surface scratches may be present on the high-gloss finish. Dark borders on the top and right are prone to showing even minor wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk '90s lot or a Pirates team lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is best suited for COMC (Check Out My Cards) where set collectors look for specific singles.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far outweigh the return. If selling on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs low. List with descriptors like '1994 Upper Deck Pirates Team Set' to attract niche buyers.