2002 Seibu Lions Scott McClain #3
Scott McClain · Japanese Regional / Team Issue · Base / Team Issue
Player
Scott McClain
Set
Seibu Lions Team Issue
Year
2002
Card #
3
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint)
Category
Base / Team Issue
Manufacturer
Japanese Regional / Team Issue
Demand Level
Low / Niche - Appeals almost exclusively to team collectors of the Seibu Lions, player collectors of Scott McClain, or baseball card collectors focusing on American players who played in Japan.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $15 - $25, PSA 8: $25 - $40, PSA 9: $50 - $75
Comparable Sales
Similar Japanese regional and team-issue cards from NPB players of this era typically sell raw in the $1.00 to $5.00 range depending on the specific player's popularity among team loyalists.
Description
This is a regional team-issue Japanese baseball card featuring infielder Scott McClain during his tenure with the Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). The card features a glossy horizontal front design with McClain in a white uniform, wearing a blue batting helmet, holding a bat, and displaying his facsimile or printed signature across the lower portion of the image. A red nameplate at the bottom displays 'SCOTT McCLAIN 3' in bold yellow and white lettering. The top right corner includes the Seibu Lions logo.
Key Features
NPB import player card, Japanese regional team-issue rarity, featuring American slugger Scott McClain who had a successful career in both Minor League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity as this is a niche regional card with very little incentive for counterfeiters to replicate. Standard Japanese card stock thickness and correct printing offset apply.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner softening visible at the top-left and bottom-left, minor edge chipping common with regional overseas issues, and possible surface hairline scratches due to lack of standard protective coating.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC (Check Out My Cards) as online marketplaces provide the broadest global audience for niche international baseball cards.
Selling Tips
List the card with clear keywords including 'NPB', 'Seibu Lions', 'Japan', and 'Scott McClain'. Due to the low value of raw copies, it is not economically viable to grade this card with PSA or BGS unless part of a bulk submission for personal collection purposes. Ship securely in a penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag.