1977 Topps Rookies Pitchers Chris Batton / Rick Camp / Scott McGregor / Manny Sarmiento #486
Chris Batton, Rick Camp, Scott McGregor, Manny Sarmiento · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Chris Batton, Rick Camp, Scott McGregor, Manny Sarmiento
Set
1977 Topps Baseball
Year
1977
Card #
#486
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) / PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right (approx 65/35). Surface shows a visible indentation/crease at the top center near the 'S' in Pitchers. Corners show light touches and edge wear.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Moderate. Primarily appeals to team collectors (Orioles/Braves enthusiasts) or set builders completing the 1977 series.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 6: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 7: $25.00 - $35.00
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of this card range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 examples typically sell for $40-$50, but this specimen would not achieve that grade due to the surface defects.
Description
A classic multi-player rookie card from the 1977 Topps set featuring four young pitchers: Chris Batton (A's), Rick Camp (Braves), Scott McGregor (Orioles), and Manny Sarmiento (Reds). The card features the light green 'ROOKIES' header typical of the 77 set with headshots of each player. Scott McGregor had the most notable career of the group, becoming a World Series champion and All-Star with Baltimore.
Key Features
Includes the rookie card of Scott McGregor, a key member of the 1983 World Series champion Orioles; iconic 1977 Topps design; collectible multi-player format.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. Distinctive 1977 Topps card stock (gray/tan chipboard back), matte finish, and halftone printing patterns. This specific card is not a common target for high-end counterfeiting due to its relatively low market value.
Flaws to Note
A notable surface indentation/small crease is visible at the top edge center. The card is off-center to the right. Moderate edge wear and light corner softening are present. Possible surface 'pitting' or print snow typical of mid-70s Topps stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card, either as a 'Buy It Now' with a low shipping option or as part of a lot of 1977 Topps cards.
Selling Tips
Due to the indentation at the top, this card is not a candidate for grading. Use an eBay Standard Envelope to keep shipping costs under $1.00, as the shipping costs often exceed the card value otherwise. Ensure keywords like 'Orioles' and 'Rookie Card' are in the title.