Budda Baker
Safety · Arizona Cardinals
2019 Score Football #Not clearly visible, likely a base card
Year & Era
2019 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint (estimated PSA 8-9)
Rarity
Common base card with a high print run, easily accessible on the secondary market
Overall Assessment
A nice, clean base card of a star defensive player ideal for an Arizona Cardinals team collector or Budda Baker fan
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint (estimated PSA 8-9)
Centering Assessment
Front appears fairly well-centered with minor top-to-bottom bias typical of modern retail products
Surface Condition
Clean surface protected by sleeve, minimal standard cardstock gloss wear expected from retail packs
Corner Condition
Sharp corners typical of a freshly pulled card, minor soft corners possible upon close inspection out of the sleeve
Edge Condition
Clean standard cut edges with no obvious chipping or major damage visible through protection
Print Quality
Standard modern retail print quality with typical Score framing and glossy photo stock
Estimated Value
$1 - $3 raw value
Comparison to Known Examples
Consistent with typical raw copies pulled from 2019 Score retail packs
Authentication Tips
Check for official Score branding, correct font sizing, and authentic card stock thickness
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to low raw card value making grading costs exceed potential returns
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; appears to be a standard authentic modern retail base card
Provenance Notes
Originates from 2019 Score Football retail packs or blaster boxes widely distributed in hobby stores and retail chains
Historical Context
Budda Baker is a multi-time Pro Bowl and All-Pro safety known for his hard-hitting and energetic defensive play
Market Trends
Stable low-end market for defensive player base cards, primarily driven by team collectors and player PC builders
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for base cards; best suited for personal collections and fan appreciation
Similar Cards
Other 2019 Panini product base cards and inserts of Budda Baker
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader or semi-rigid holder away from direct sunlight and humidity
Interesting Facts
Budda Baker earned his nickname from his mother due to his resemblance to the Buddha when he was an infant