1991 Donruss Billy Hatcher #59
Billy Hatcher · Donruss · Base
Player
Billy Hatcher
Set
1991 Donruss Base
Year
1991
Card #
59
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) / BGS 8.0. The card shows decent centering, sharp top corners, but visible white chipping on the bottom right corner and slight edge wear typical of 1991 Donruss paper stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Reds team collectors or set builders. Extremely high supply due to mass production in 1991.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $40-60 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show individual raw copies of this card selling for $0.99 with free shipping (standard envelope) or appearing in bulk lots of 50-100 cards for $5-10 total.
Description
A classic 1991 Donruss Billy Hatcher card featuring the Cincinnati Reds outfielder in his iconic red warm-up jacket and Reds cap. The card sports the vibrant 1991 design with bright blue borders, neon accents, and the 'Donruss 91' logo in the upper left corner. The reverse includes full career statistics and biographical information on green-toned cardstock.
Key Features
Features Billy Hatcher following his historic 1990 World Series performance with the Reds; iconic 'Junk Wax' era design with bold blue borders.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from the mass-production era (Junk Wax) and is not a target for counterfeiting. Correct paper thickness, matte finish on back, and standard dot-matrix printing patterns are all present.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering; white chipping visible on the bottom-right corner tip; minor surface scuffing common to high-gloss finishes of this era; slight edge roughing on the left side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot), COMC (for set builders), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($20+) far outweigh the $0.50 market value. Best sold as part of a 1990s Cincinnati Reds team lot or a complete 1991 Donruss set to maximize shipping efficiency.