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Mostly baseball cards of the 80s and 90s, in precisely 300 characters. Sorry, I am not Wade Boggs.
Part of the 1993 PHI squad that went to the World Series, Kim Batiste was a backup infielder with a big role in the NLCS. In the 9th inning of game 1, Kim (given name: Kimothy) made an error that lost the lead. In the 10th, his double won the game.
91 Bowman only shows Batiste’s minor league stats.
91 Bowman only shows Batiste’s minor league stats.
December 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Part of the 1993 PHI squad that went to the World Series, Kim Batiste was a backup infielder with a big role in the NLCS. In the 9th inning of game 1, Kim (given name: Kimothy) made an error that lost the lead. In the 10th, his double won the game.
91 Bowman only shows Batiste’s minor league stats.
91 Bowman only shows Batiste’s minor league stats.
Drafted by NYM with 1980’s top pick, Darryl Strawberry quickly went phenom status. The Rookie of the Year hit 26 HR, and at least that many for nearly a decade (with a 30/30 season).
89 Cap’n Crunch by Topps presents a Dodger-inspired blue hat minus Mets logo. If only his last name was Crunchberry.
89 Cap’n Crunch by Topps presents a Dodger-inspired blue hat minus Mets logo. If only his last name was Crunchberry.
December 6, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Drafted by NYM with 1980’s top pick, Darryl Strawberry quickly went phenom status. The Rookie of the Year hit 26 HR, and at least that many for nearly a decade (with a 30/30 season).
89 Cap’n Crunch by Topps presents a Dodger-inspired blue hat minus Mets logo. If only his last name was Crunchberry.
89 Cap’n Crunch by Topps presents a Dodger-inspired blue hat minus Mets logo. If only his last name was Crunchberry.
One of only three players to have a 50 SB and 50 HR season, Brady Anderson was speedy as a first-time All Star with BAL. The power grew in with his sideburns.
90 Score predates either milestone, but suggests Anderson can make haste on the basepaths. The front shows hustle, the back lauds his glove.
90 Score predates either milestone, but suggests Anderson can make haste on the basepaths. The front shows hustle, the back lauds his glove.
December 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
One of only three players to have a 50 SB and 50 HR season, Brady Anderson was speedy as a first-time All Star with BAL. The power grew in with his sideburns.
90 Score predates either milestone, but suggests Anderson can make haste on the basepaths. The front shows hustle, the back lauds his glove.
90 Score predates either milestone, but suggests Anderson can make haste on the basepaths. The front shows hustle, the back lauds his glove.
A tall, hard-throwing 1st round pitcher, Todd Van Poppel was a pre-Moneyball OAK selection. His MLB play never met the hype.
95 Fleer pops with overlapped photos, then makes room for bio data and gold foil galore on the front. There’s a lot happening on the back, too, including disappointing stats.
95 Fleer pops with overlapped photos, then makes room for bio data and gold foil galore on the front. There’s a lot happening on the back, too, including disappointing stats.
December 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A tall, hard-throwing 1st round pitcher, Todd Van Poppel was a pre-Moneyball OAK selection. His MLB play never met the hype.
95 Fleer pops with overlapped photos, then makes room for bio data and gold foil galore on the front. There’s a lot happening on the back, too, including disappointing stats.
95 Fleer pops with overlapped photos, then makes room for bio data and gold foil galore on the front. There’s a lot happening on the back, too, including disappointing stats.
A 10th inning Hail Mary saw Tom Brookens grab his rosary… and the tools of ignorance. The 1st rounder and 3B became DET’s third catcher of the game. The Tigers won in 15, which meant five innings behind the plate.
88 Donruss highlights many less-notable moments on back of Brookens’ stare-down card.
88 Donruss highlights many less-notable moments on back of Brookens’ stare-down card.
December 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A 10th inning Hail Mary saw Tom Brookens grab his rosary… and the tools of ignorance. The 1st rounder and 3B became DET’s third catcher of the game. The Tigers won in 15, which meant five innings behind the plate.
88 Donruss highlights many less-notable moments on back of Brookens’ stare-down card.
88 Donruss highlights many less-notable moments on back of Brookens’ stare-down card.
No nicknames needed when your name is Al Nipper. The 80s BOS starter had settled into the middle of the rotation when he was shipped to CHC in the off-season for Hall of Famer Lee Smith.
89 Topps brings its pennant design with Cubs colors. The chaw-cheeked Nipper prepares to turn on the high beams.
89 Topps brings its pennant design with Cubs colors. The chaw-cheeked Nipper prepares to turn on the high beams.
December 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
No nicknames needed when your name is Al Nipper. The 80s BOS starter had settled into the middle of the rotation when he was shipped to CHC in the off-season for Hall of Famer Lee Smith.
89 Topps brings its pennant design with Cubs colors. The chaw-cheeked Nipper prepares to turn on the high beams.
89 Topps brings its pennant design with Cubs colors. The chaw-cheeked Nipper prepares to turn on the high beams.
An 8th round pick, it was unclear whether Mark Clear would reach the majors. After a successful debut with CAL, it became crystal Clear could thrive. He was a rookie all star, then again in BOS.
86 Fleer released an updated set of rookies and trades, with Clear’s unblemished countenance now in MIL.
86 Fleer released an updated set of rookies and trades, with Clear’s unblemished countenance now in MIL.
December 1, 2025 at 12:29 AM
An 8th round pick, it was unclear whether Mark Clear would reach the majors. After a successful debut with CAL, it became crystal Clear could thrive. He was a rookie all star, then again in BOS.
86 Fleer released an updated set of rookies and trades, with Clear’s unblemished countenance now in MIL.
86 Fleer released an updated set of rookies and trades, with Clear’s unblemished countenance now in MIL.
A switch-hitting utility player, Casey Candaele played all non-battery positions in a nine-year career. His mother was a star of the WWII-era women’s baseball and inspired A League of Their Own.
88 Score lights up Candaele after his first MON season and bills him with the strange 2B-CF combination.
88 Score lights up Candaele after his first MON season and bills him with the strange 2B-CF combination.
November 29, 2025 at 11:17 PM
A switch-hitting utility player, Casey Candaele played all non-battery positions in a nine-year career. His mother was a star of the WWII-era women’s baseball and inspired A League of Their Own.
88 Score lights up Candaele after his first MON season and bills him with the strange 2B-CF combination.
88 Score lights up Candaele after his first MON season and bills him with the strange 2B-CF combination.
An academic and baseball fan, Bart Giamatti was MLB’s commissioner for only 154 days when he died unexpectedly. His legacy is either banning Pete Rose or fathering actor Paul Giamatti.
90 Donruss gives Giamatti a posthumous baseball card, with the ⭐️ awarded to All Stars. It mentions neither legacy.
90 Donruss gives Giamatti a posthumous baseball card, with the ⭐️ awarded to All Stars. It mentions neither legacy.
November 29, 2025 at 5:52 AM
An academic and baseball fan, Bart Giamatti was MLB’s commissioner for only 154 days when he died unexpectedly. His legacy is either banning Pete Rose or fathering actor Paul Giamatti.
90 Donruss gives Giamatti a posthumous baseball card, with the ⭐️ awarded to All Stars. It mentions neither legacy.
90 Donruss gives Giamatti a posthumous baseball card, with the ⭐️ awarded to All Stars. It mentions neither legacy.
Drafted at 18 years old, Hank Blalock mashed the stuffing out of his minor league at-bats to debut two opening days later (and the next six).
02 Topps celebrates Hank’s giving his all over the hot corner. Its “prospects” label talked turkey. Blalock cooked up two all star seasons across nine years.
02 Topps celebrates Hank’s giving his all over the hot corner. Its “prospects” label talked turkey. Blalock cooked up two all star seasons across nine years.
November 28, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Drafted at 18 years old, Hank Blalock mashed the stuffing out of his minor league at-bats to debut two opening days later (and the next six).
02 Topps celebrates Hank’s giving his all over the hot corner. Its “prospects” label talked turkey. Blalock cooked up two all star seasons across nine years.
02 Topps celebrates Hank’s giving his all over the hot corner. Its “prospects” label talked turkey. Blalock cooked up two all star seasons across nine years.
A prime position representative of 90s ATL, David Justice hit .873 OPS in his 20s. Remarkably, that rate increased the second half of his career in CLE, NYY, and OAK.
97 Upper Deck sets up a Braves season that never came. Justice was dealt to CLE in March. The HR record mentioned was broken twice.
97 Upper Deck sets up a Braves season that never came. Justice was dealt to CLE in March. The HR record mentioned was broken twice.
November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A prime position representative of 90s ATL, David Justice hit .873 OPS in his 20s. Remarkably, that rate increased the second half of his career in CLE, NYY, and OAK.
97 Upper Deck sets up a Braves season that never came. Justice was dealt to CLE in March. The HR record mentioned was broken twice.
97 Upper Deck sets up a Braves season that never came. Justice was dealt to CLE in March. The HR record mentioned was broken twice.
A name-merging World Series champ with NYY, Glenallen Hill played 13 years on seven teams. Minor leaguer Glenallen Jr awaits.
92 Leaf meets elder Hill in CLE after an early-career trade. On front, he shows concern about the fly ball. He calmly awaits an at-bat aback, next to his killer minor stats.
92 Leaf meets elder Hill in CLE after an early-career trade. On front, he shows concern about the fly ball. He calmly awaits an at-bat aback, next to his killer minor stats.
November 26, 2025 at 5:13 AM
A name-merging World Series champ with NYY, Glenallen Hill played 13 years on seven teams. Minor leaguer Glenallen Jr awaits.
92 Leaf meets elder Hill in CLE after an early-career trade. On front, he shows concern about the fly ball. He calmly awaits an at-bat aback, next to his killer minor stats.
92 Leaf meets elder Hill in CLE after an early-career trade. On front, he shows concern about the fly ball. He calmly awaits an at-bat aback, next to his killer minor stats.
Fewer than 100 players have an MLB career of 50 starts and 50 saves, and only Ted Power has a last name that suggests he brings the heat. After six years in CIN, his Midwest journey hit DET, STL, PIT, and CLE.
89 Score shows Power’s power with the front photo hurl for KCR. The back bio confirms it.
89 Score shows Power’s power with the front photo hurl for KCR. The back bio confirms it.
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Fewer than 100 players have an MLB career of 50 starts and 50 saves, and only Ted Power has a last name that suggests he brings the heat. After six years in CIN, his Midwest journey hit DET, STL, PIT, and CLE.
89 Score shows Power’s power with the front photo hurl for KCR. The back bio confirms it.
89 Score shows Power’s power with the front photo hurl for KCR. The back bio confirms it.
A multi-time All Star and home run leader with his three primary teams, Reggie Jackson was a first-ballot Hall of Famer and postseason star.
90 Upper Deck celebrates #44 wearing #9 during his one MVP season, with OAK. Jackson also snagged World Series MVP that year, then again to become Mr October.
90 Upper Deck celebrates #44 wearing #9 during his one MVP season, with OAK. Jackson also snagged World Series MVP that year, then again to become Mr October.
November 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A multi-time All Star and home run leader with his three primary teams, Reggie Jackson was a first-ballot Hall of Famer and postseason star.
90 Upper Deck celebrates #44 wearing #9 during his one MVP season, with OAK. Jackson also snagged World Series MVP that year, then again to become Mr October.
90 Upper Deck celebrates #44 wearing #9 during his one MVP season, with OAK. Jackson also snagged World Series MVP that year, then again to become Mr October.
After three arm surgeries in the minor leagues, you’d better believe Jay Payton had a good arm. The outfielder was a 1st round pick for NYM and is the last person to homer off famed closer Mariano Rivera in the postseason (during the 2000 Subway Series).
01 Fleer Focus follows Payton’s rookie year.
01 Fleer Focus follows Payton’s rookie year.
November 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM
After three arm surgeries in the minor leagues, you’d better believe Jay Payton had a good arm. The outfielder was a 1st round pick for NYM and is the last person to homer off famed closer Mariano Rivera in the postseason (during the 2000 Subway Series).
01 Fleer Focus follows Payton’s rookie year.
01 Fleer Focus follows Payton’s rookie year.
For a guy born, raised, and retired in Texas, it’s surprising that Nolan Ryan’s career started in populous New York and California cities.
92 Mother’s Cookies celebrates all seven of Ryan’s no hitters, the last in 1991 with TEX. This card puts Ryan in CAL, and the BB count betrays his no-no secret.
92 Mother’s Cookies celebrates all seven of Ryan’s no hitters, the last in 1991 with TEX. This card puts Ryan in CAL, and the BB count betrays his no-no secret.
November 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM
For a guy born, raised, and retired in Texas, it’s surprising that Nolan Ryan’s career started in populous New York and California cities.
92 Mother’s Cookies celebrates all seven of Ryan’s no hitters, the last in 1991 with TEX. This card puts Ryan in CAL, and the BB count betrays his no-no secret.
92 Mother’s Cookies celebrates all seven of Ryan’s no hitters, the last in 1991 with TEX. This card puts Ryan in CAL, and the BB count betrays his no-no secret.
Contrary to the collector’s myth, Juan Samuel existed outside of his placement on baseball cards. In fact, his 1987 made the 2B look real and good: 28 HR, 100 RBIs, and NL-leading 15 triples. His 35 SBs was down from his 56/year average.
89 Score name Samuel as a superstar and a “top young hitter.”
89 Score name Samuel as a superstar and a “top young hitter.”
November 20, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Contrary to the collector’s myth, Juan Samuel existed outside of his placement on baseball cards. In fact, his 1987 made the 2B look real and good: 28 HR, 100 RBIs, and NL-leading 15 triples. His 35 SBs was down from his 56/year average.
89 Score name Samuel as a superstar and a “top young hitter.”
89 Score name Samuel as a superstar and a “top young hitter.”
Twice drafted in the 1st round, expectations were high for Craig Worthington. His rookie campaign did not disappoint: the 3B started 90% of games, hitting 15 HR and 70 RBIs for BAL.
90 Topps thought Worthington worth it in its Rookies set. Though the photo may look AI-generated, it’s simply blurry.
90 Topps thought Worthington worth it in its Rookies set. Though the photo may look AI-generated, it’s simply blurry.
November 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Twice drafted in the 1st round, expectations were high for Craig Worthington. His rookie campaign did not disappoint: the 3B started 90% of games, hitting 15 HR and 70 RBIs for BAL.
90 Topps thought Worthington worth it in its Rookies set. Though the photo may look AI-generated, it’s simply blurry.
90 Topps thought Worthington worth it in its Rookies set. Though the photo may look AI-generated, it’s simply blurry.
How many 45th round (!) draft picks can say what Glenn Sutko can: he made it to the major leagues. More than a cup of coffee, he played in 11 games over two CIN seasons.
92 Fleer comes after all of Sutko’s MLB service time. A photo and short bio on back complement plenty of minor league city names.
92 Fleer comes after all of Sutko’s MLB service time. A photo and short bio on back complement plenty of minor league city names.
November 19, 2025 at 2:54 AM
How many 45th round (!) draft picks can say what Glenn Sutko can: he made it to the major leagues. More than a cup of coffee, he played in 11 games over two CIN seasons.
92 Fleer comes after all of Sutko’s MLB service time. A photo and short bio on back complement plenty of minor league city names.
92 Fleer comes after all of Sutko’s MLB service time. A photo and short bio on back complement plenty of minor league city names.
As one of seven players on both MIN World Series teams, it’s hard to believe Greg Gagne played anywhere else. The SS spent three years in KCR and two in LAD.
94 Donruss goes full bleed and delegates design to the photos, the second time Donruss had two. Both show Gagne where he shined—in the field.
94 Donruss goes full bleed and delegates design to the photos, the second time Donruss had two. Both show Gagne where he shined—in the field.
November 18, 2025 at 1:39 AM
As one of seven players on both MIN World Series teams, it’s hard to believe Greg Gagne played anywhere else. The SS spent three years in KCR and two in LAD.
94 Donruss goes full bleed and delegates design to the photos, the second time Donruss had two. Both show Gagne where he shined—in the field.
94 Donruss goes full bleed and delegates design to the photos, the second time Donruss had two. Both show Gagne where he shined—in the field.
Texas is a big enough state that Donald Harris was born, schooled, and drafted there. He was selected by TEX two spots ahead of Frank Thomas. His play time was blocked by other big names: Canseco and Gonzalez.
90 Score celebrates the 1st round pick, all smiles on front and all business on the back.
90 Score celebrates the 1st round pick, all smiles on front and all business on the back.
November 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Texas is a big enough state that Donald Harris was born, schooled, and drafted there. He was selected by TEX two spots ahead of Frank Thomas. His play time was blocked by other big names: Canseco and Gonzalez.
90 Score celebrates the 1st round pick, all smiles on front and all business on the back.
90 Score celebrates the 1st round pick, all smiles on front and all business on the back.
A poor-hitting SS/2B, Tony La Russa floundered in six MLB seasons. He debuted with KCA, then saw his team move to OAK as he toiled in the minors. La Russa finished playing in ATL and CHC, then settled for Hall of Fame manager.
90 Topps adds a bat to this stoic non-player card, but most still shrug.
90 Topps adds a bat to this stoic non-player card, but most still shrug.
November 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A poor-hitting SS/2B, Tony La Russa floundered in six MLB seasons. He debuted with KCA, then saw his team move to OAK as he toiled in the minors. La Russa finished playing in ATL and CHC, then settled for Hall of Fame manager.
90 Topps adds a bat to this stoic non-player card, but most still shrug.
90 Topps adds a bat to this stoic non-player card, but most still shrug.
A core early 1990s ATL team member, Terry Pendleton left a year before the 1995 championship. In 1991, his .319 batting title made him NL MVP.
92 Studio envelopes Pendleton in this in-depth session. The fancy gold card mixes a front portrait with a back interview that burns former Brave Zane Smith.
92 Studio envelopes Pendleton in this in-depth session. The fancy gold card mixes a front portrait with a back interview that burns former Brave Zane Smith.
November 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
A core early 1990s ATL team member, Terry Pendleton left a year before the 1995 championship. In 1991, his .319 batting title made him NL MVP.
92 Studio envelopes Pendleton in this in-depth session. The fancy gold card mixes a front portrait with a back interview that burns former Brave Zane Smith.
92 Studio envelopes Pendleton in this in-depth session. The fancy gold card mixes a front portrait with a back interview that burns former Brave Zane Smith.
Throughout the 1980s, switch-hitting Tim Raines was as solid as his “Rock” nickname. In those 10 years, Raines averaged over 60 SBs, with a career-low 33 in a short 109-game season.
92 Leaf brings post-trade Raines and his small-ball bunting skills to CHW. Rock rolls a full swing on the back photo.
92 Leaf brings post-trade Raines and his small-ball bunting skills to CHW. Rock rolls a full swing on the back photo.
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Throughout the 1980s, switch-hitting Tim Raines was as solid as his “Rock” nickname. In those 10 years, Raines averaged over 60 SBs, with a career-low 33 in a short 109-game season.
92 Leaf brings post-trade Raines and his small-ball bunting skills to CHW. Rock rolls a full swing on the back photo.
92 Leaf brings post-trade Raines and his small-ball bunting skills to CHW. Rock rolls a full swing on the back photo.
A first ballot Hall of Famer and 2x World Series champ, Kirby Puckett retired after sudden vision problems.
91 Fleer Ultra is the company’s first premium set. Ultra Team is 10 gold card inserts that feature stars of that moment. Kirby’s three photo design is similar to the back of the standard set.
91 Fleer Ultra is the company’s first premium set. Ultra Team is 10 gold card inserts that feature stars of that moment. Kirby’s three photo design is similar to the back of the standard set.
November 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
A first ballot Hall of Famer and 2x World Series champ, Kirby Puckett retired after sudden vision problems.
91 Fleer Ultra is the company’s first premium set. Ultra Team is 10 gold card inserts that feature stars of that moment. Kirby’s three photo design is similar to the back of the standard set.
91 Fleer Ultra is the company’s first premium set. Ultra Team is 10 gold card inserts that feature stars of that moment. Kirby’s three photo design is similar to the back of the standard set.