Orlando Cepeda is a Hall of Fame first baseman. In 1955, he left Puerto Rico to tryout for the San Francisco Giants. After a few seasons in the minor leagues, he made his major league debut in 1958. His rookie season, he batted .312 with 25 home runs and 96 RBI on his way to winning the Rookie of the Year Award. In 17 seasons, he batted nearly .300 with over 2,300 hits.
Below is a look at some of Orlando Cepeda’s career accomplishments and highlights.
- 11x All-Star
- 1x MVP
- Rookie of the Year
Orlando Cepeda’s rookie card is in the 1958 Topps set. I purchased a raw card on eBay and sent it into a paid signing, the card turned out perfectly.
Currently there are 103 autographed 1958 Topps Orlando Cepeda rookie cards in the PSA registry.
Total Investment: $134
Estimated Value: $200
Return on Investment: 49%