1987 Fleer #604 Barry Bonds Rookie

Explore in-depth stats, PSA populations, and a unique rating for this classic blue-bordered Barry Bonds rookie card.

PSA 10 Price:
PSA 9 Price:
PSA 8 Price: >$15
Total PSA Pop: 30,435

Tale of the Tape

Playing Career
98
Card's Significance in the Hobby
60
Rarity Factor
72
Player Marketability
87
Overall Hobby Score
79
79

Badges

Generational Talent
Best in Draft Class
Big Market Success
Multiple Time MVP

Player Achievements

1986 - 2007

762 Career Home Runs (MLB Record)
7' NL MVP (All-Time Record)
14' All-Star
8' Gold Glove Winner
12' Silver Slugger
73 Home Runs in a Season (MLB Record)

PSA Price History (January)

Year PSA 10 Price PSA 9 Price
2022
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2025

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How I Arrived at The Hobby Score

This card received an 79 overall Hobby Score.

The 1987 Fleer Barry Bonds rookie sits at the bottom of Bonds' rookie card hierarchy, primarily due to its massive production and lack of distinguishing characteristics. Fleer's flagship 1987 set was widely printed and heavily saved, resulting in consistent long-term availability.

From a design standpoint, the card reflects Fleer's late-1980s style'clean but plain, without the visual identity or nostalgia boost seen in the 1987 Topps woodgrain or the regional variations of O-Pee-Chee and Leaf. There are no production nuances or alternate versions that add depth to its collectibility.

Extremely high PSA population counts and minimal scarcity firmly cap the card's hobby ceiling. While it remains an essential Bonds rookie for completists, it offers little beyond player association alone. As a result, the 1987 Fleer Bonds rookie earns the lowest Hobby Score among his rookie cards, serving as a baseline rather than a priority collectible.

1987 Fleer Barry Bonds Rookie
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