1989 Upper Deck Orel Hershiser #20
Orel Hershiser · Upper Deck · Base
Player
Orel Hershiser
Set
1989 Upper Deck
Year
1989
Card #
#20
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) estimated based on clean white borders, sharp visible corners, and good gloss, though slight centering variance may be present.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Low to Moderate; primarily driven by set builders completing the 1989 Upper Deck set or Dodgers team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10 - $15, PSA 9: $15 - $25, PSA 10: $50 - $80
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.50 to $1.00 on eBay and COMC. PSA 9 examples regularly sell in the $15-20 range, while PSA 10s achieve around $50.
Description
Offering a 1989 Upper Deck baseball card featuring Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Orel Hershiser, card number 20. The card showcases a full-color action photo of Hershiser in his grey Dodgers uniform pitching, framed within Upper Deck's iconic white border with a green holographic stamp area in the corner. The reverse features detailed player stats and career highlights. A staple from the legendary 1989 Upper Deck debut set.
Key Features
Part of the landmark 1989 Upper Deck inaugural release which revolutionized the hobby with high-quality card stock and photography; features Dodgers Cy Young award-winning pitcher Orel Hershiser.
Authenticity Indicators
Features the crisp printing, standard card stock thickness, and the iconic Upper Deck hologram on the reverse (though obstructed in view, standard for 1989 UD). Confidence is High as this card is rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner softening typical of mass-produced late-80s cards; potential slight top-to-bottom centering bias.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best for bulk or set lots), or local card shows.
Selling Tips
Due to low raw value, it is not recommended to pay for grading. Best sold as part of a complete 1989 Upper Deck set or a lot of Dodgers stars to maximize shipping efficiency.