1994 Topps Prospects Jack Cressand / Jason Rakers / John Rocker #482
Jack Cressand, Jason Rakers, John Rocker · Topps · Rookie Card / Prospect
Player
Jack Cressand, Jason Rakers, John Rocker
Set
1994 Topps Baseball Prospects
Year
1994
Card #
482
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Corners appear sharp, but there is slight heavy top-bottom centering skew and minor edge wear on the gold border.
Category
Rookie Card / Prospect
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche collector interest, primarily driven by the novelty of John Rocker's inclusion.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $50-100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell on eBay for $0.99 to $2.00 including shipping.
Description
1994 Topps Baseball card number 482 featuring a Prospects triple-player design with Jack Cressand, Jason Rakers, and John Rocker. The card has a distinctive gold foil border with vertical pinstripe graphics at the top and bottom, featuring three diamond-shaped player photo inserts against a cloudy sky background.
Key Features
Rookie card featuring controversial former Atlanta Braves relief pitcher John Rocker alongside minor leaguers Jack Cressand and Jason Rakers. Part of the popular 1994 Topps Prospects subset.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1994 Topps card stock and printing dot patterns. High confidence of authenticity as this card is rarely counterfeited due to low modern market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-heavy centering typical of 1994 Topps production quality. Potential minor corner softening and slight surface wear visible on the gold foil border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to grade due to low raw value. Best sold as a single raw card using standard penny sleeve and top loader in a PWE (Plain White Envelope) or as part of a 1990s rookie card lot.