1990 Score Sandy Alomar Jr. Hot Rookie #628
Sandy Alomar, Jr. · Score · Rookie Card / Base
Player
Sandy Alomar, Jr.
Set
1990 Score Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
628
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and top. The corners show minor white touches typical of the red-bordered Score card stock. Surface appears clean through the top loader.
Category
Rookie Card / Base
Manufacturer
Score
Demand Level
Low. While Alomar is an Cleveland Indians legend, this is a mass-produced card from the peak of the overproduction era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.00 including shipping. PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $75+, while PSA 9 copies often struggle to break $20.
Description
Featured here is the 1990 Score #628 Sandy Alomar Jr. 'Hot Rookie' card. This classic Junk Wax era card features a vibrant red and yellow border design. The image captures Alomar in full catcher's gear tracking a pop-up. The card is a key subset card from the set identifying Alomar as one of the premier young talents of the early 90s.
Key Features
Rookie Card of the 1990 AL Rookie of the Year and 6-time All-Star. Part of the popular 'Hot Rookie' subset within the 1990 Score base set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume. Indicators include correct card stock texture and the specific dot-matrix print pattern in the Score logo.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly off-center (approx 60/40). Red borders on 1990 Score are notorious for showing minute chipping and corner wear, which reduces the likelihood of a Gem Mint 10 grade.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or via COMC. Individually, it is often found in 'dollar bins' at local card shows or hobby shops.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is absolutely flawless (potential PSA 10), as grading fees will exceed the market value of a PSA 9 or lower. Use high-resolution scans to highlight the lack of corner wear.