1989 Score Greg Mathews #286
Greg Mathews · Score · Base
Player
Greg Mathews
Set
1989 Score
Year
1989
Card #
286
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering on the reverse appears slightly shifted to the left (common for this set). Edges look clean and corners appear relatively sharp, though the top-right corner shows slight whitening.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Score
Demand Level
Niche/Low. Interest is primarily from Cardinals-specific team set collectors or 'Junk Wax' era enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10; PSA 9: $12-18; PSA 10: $35-50 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds market value for this specific player).
Comparable Sales
Recent individual sales for common players from 1989 Score average under $1.00 raw. Gem Mint PSA 10 examples of stars from this set (e.g., Bo Jackson) sell for significantly more, but common players like Mathews rarely trade in graded slabs.
Description
The back of card #286 from the 1989 Score set features a portrait of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Greg Mathews in a red cap. The reverse includes a detailed purple and white layout with his 1986-1988 professional pitching stats and a biographical paragraph detailing his 'squirrelly southpaw' pitching style and 1988 shoulder surgery.
Key Features
Features stats and a bio for the St. Louis Cardinals pitcher; represents the 'Junk Wax Era' of massive overproduction; Score's distinctive 1989 design with a high-quality color photo on the reverse.
Authenticity Indicators
Score logo font is crisp; 1989 copyright text is clear; card stock thickness is consistent with late 80s production. Confidence: High. (Not a card commonly counterfeited).
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right off-centering on the reverse; minor white chipping on the upper right corner; typical color bleed from the purple ink common in this mass-produced set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fee is significantly higher than the potential sale price. This card is best sold as part of a 1989 Score complete set or a St. Louis Cardinals team lot to maximize the chance of a sale.