1999 Topps Draft Picks Mike Nannini / Brad Lidge #142
Mike Nannini and Brad Lidge · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Mike Nannini and Brad Lidge
Set
1999 Topps Draft Picks
Year
1999
Card #
142
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Good centering, sharp corners with minor wear possible upon close inspection, clean surface with no major scratching.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - Mostly collected by Brad Lidge player collectors or Houston Astros team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of this card typically sell on eBay for between $1.00 and $3.00 with free or low-cost shipping.
Description
This is a 1999 Topps Draft Picks baseball card featuring future All-Star closer Brad Lidge alongside Mike Nannini. The card features a distinct gold border, dual circular player photos with Houston Astros branding, and the official Rookie Card shield designation. A classic late-90s Topps design highlighting early career prospects.
Key Features
Features Brad Lidge, who went on to become an MLB All-Star and World Series champion closer. Includes the official Topps Rookie Card logo.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Standard 1999 Topps card stock, proper font matching, and accurate color saturation. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner softening and standard minor edge wear typical of late 90s Topps gold border cards. Overall presents very cleanly.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC
Selling Tips
Due to low raw value, it is not economically viable to grade this card with PSA/BGS unless submitting as part of a larger bulk order. Best sold raw in a penny sleeve and top loader, or bundled with other Astros rookies.