Pedro Martinez and Ramon Martinez
Pitcher (Baseball - Note: This is an MLB card, not football) · Los Angeles Dodgers
Upper Deck Bloodlines ##18
Year & Era
1992 — Junk Wax Era
Card Type
Subset / Rookie Card (Pedro Martinez)
Grade
Raw — Appears Excellent to Near-Mint (Approx. 6-7)
Rarity
Common; Mass-produced during the peak of 1990s production volumes.
Overall Assessment
A classic early 90s collectible featuring a legendary HOFer. Great for personal collections, but has limited financial upside due to condition issues.
Condition Grade
Raw — Appears Excellent to Near-Mint (Approx. 6-7)
Centering Assessment
Front: Heavy Top-Bottom bias (approx. 70/30), reasonably centered Left-Right.
Surface Condition
Appears clean with typical high-gloss sheen of Upper Deck; possible minor surface scratches typical of the era.
Corner Condition
The bottom-left corner appears slightly rounded/softened; top corners show minor white touch.
Edge Condition
White borders show minor chipping and typical factory-cut roughness on the right side.
Print Quality
High-quality photography and white cardstock characteristic of early 90s Upper Deck; colors remain vibrant.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 (Raw); PSA 9 copies sell for $15-$25.
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is below average compared to high-grade survivors which often feature perfect 50/50 framing.
Authentication Tips
Look for the Upper Deck diamond hologram on the card back; verify crispness of the 'Bloodlines' logo text.
Grading Recommendation
SGC or PSA; however, grading is only financially viable if the card is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10 candidate.
Red Flags
No significant red flags; the card is an original from the 1992 set.
Provenance Notes
Originally distributed in 1992 Upper Deck high number Series / Hobby boxes.
Historical Context
Features Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez alongside his brother Ramon; Pedro is one of the greatest pitchers in MLB history.
Market Trends
Pedro Martinez cards remain stable due to his Hall of Fame status; common cards like this have high supply and low volatility.
Investment Potential
Low; this is a high-volume base card. Only PSA 10 examples appreciate significantly over time.
Similar Cards
1991 Upper Deck Pedro Martinez RC (#2), 1992 Topps Pedro Martinez RC.
Display & Preservation
Penny sleeve and top-loader or semi-rigid holder to prevent further corner softening.
Interesting Facts
The 'Bloodlines' subset celebrated family connections in baseball; Pedro was later traded to the Expos in a famously lopsided deal.