1990 Bowman Roger Smithberg #458
Roger Smithberg · Bowman (Topps) · Base
Player
Roger Smithberg
Set
1990 Bowman Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
458
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering is slightly heavy to the right side on the front, corners appear relatively sharp with minor softening under magnification, edges look clean with minimal chipping, and the surface has standard gloss with no major scratches or print defects.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Bowman (Topps)
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to set builders completing the 1990 Bowman set or specific San Diego Padres team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $40 - $60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of similar common commons from the 1990 Bowman set typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually, or as part of complete set sales ranging from $15 to $30.
Description
Up for consideration is a 1990 Bowman Baseball card featuring pitcher Roger Smithberg of the San Diego Padres, card number 458. The card features the classic 1990 Bowman border design with the colorful multi-stripe border surrounding a clear head-and-shoulders portrait photography set against a bright blue sky. The top left corner displays the iconic Bowman 'B' logo, and the bottom border lists the player's team and name in clean block lettering. The reverse side typically features player statistics, biographical information, and career highlights. A great affordable vintage-modern era addition for set builders and Padres team collectors.
Key Features
Part of the nostalgic 1990 Bowman set which marked the modern resurgence and redesign of the classic Bowman brand. Features full-bleed color photography framed by the distinctive rainbow border.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Card stock thickness, gloss level, font clarity, and color saturation match authentic 1990 Bowman production standards. This card is rarely targeted by counterfeiters due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-heavy centering on the front border. Minor corner wear consistent with a mid-to-high grade raw card. Standard light surface aging typical of early 90s gloss finish.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a bulk lot or set), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
It is not financially viable to professionally grade this card due to grading fees exceeding the final value. Best sold raw, either individually as part of a set or grouped into a team/player lot to optimize shipping costs.