1990 Bowman Benito Santiago #245
Benito Santiago · Bowman (Topps) · Base
Player
Benito Santiago
Set
1990 Bowman Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
245
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (NRMT) due to noticeable corner softening and minor edge wear on the white borders.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Bowman (Topps)
Demand Level
Low. Common vintage card with a niche collector base focused primarily on team collectors or player set completions.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5 - $10, PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $15 - $25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for around $0.25 to $1.00 or are found bundled in team/player lots on eBay and COMC.
Description
Offering a classic 1990 Bowman baseball card featuring catcher Benito Santiago of the San Diego Padres. The card features a glossy finish with a colorful multi-colored border design popular in the early 90s. The image shows Santiago posing on one knee holding a bat in his Padres uniform. Perfect for vintage set builders and Padres fans.
Key Features
Features a multi-time All-Star and Gold Glove catcher during his prime years with the San Diego Padres. Part of the iconic early 90s Bowman set reboot era.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock and printing quality consistent with 1990 Bowman production. High confidence in authenticity; not a high-profile target for counterfeiters.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear specifically on the top and bottom right corners, minor chipping along the white borders, and typical centering shifts associated with 1990 Bowman stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a lot or bulk listing), or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value, it is not economically viable to grade this card. Best sold raw as part of a team lot, player lot, or set filler.