1989 Score Sandy Alomar Jr. Rookie #6
Sandy Alomar Jr. · Score · Rookie Card
Player
Sandy Alomar Jr.
Set
1989 Score
Year
1989
Card #
6
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly off top-to-bottom with a thicker top border, but corners and edges look sharp with no glaring surface defects visible through the protective sleeve.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Score
Demand Level
Low - Overproduced junk wax era card with a steady, nostalgic collector base but minimal active market heat.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10 - $15, PSA 9: $20 - $30, PSA 10: $75 - $125
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.50 to $1.00 plus shipping on eBay, while PSA 9 copies generally realize between $15 and $25.
Description
Offering a classic 1989 Score Rookie card featuring catcher Sandy Alomar Jr. of the San Diego Padres. The card features a sharp vertical headshot photograph with a blue border, white framing, and the iconic yellow '1989 ROOKIE' banner with the Score logo at the top. The player's name and position appear inside a red home-plate graphic at the bottom. A staple from the overproduced junk wax era, this card remains clean and well-preserved.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of 6-time All-Star, Gold Glove winner, and 1990 AL Rookie of the Year Sandy Alomar Jr., representing a key piece of late 1980s baseball card collecting.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard card stock and printing characteristics match genuine 1989 Score production. This card is rarely targeted by counterfeiters due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift favoring the top border, typical of the mass-production quality control issues inherent in 1989 Score baseball cards.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a lot or bulk rookie set), or local card shop trades.
Selling Tips
Due to low individual value, it is not economically viable to grade this card independently unless bundled in a large bulk submission. Best sold raw or as part of an 1989 Score complete set or rookie lot.