1957 Topps #393 Raul Sanchez
About Raul Sanchez
Raúl Guadalupe Sánchez Rodríguez, born December 12, 1930, in Marianao, Cuba, was a Cuban relief pitcher whose major-league career spanned parts of three seasons. He debuted with the Washington Senators on April 17, 1952, then resurfaced with the Cincinnati Redlegs in 1957 and the renamed Cincinnati Reds in 1960, making his final appearance on May 17, 1960. His most productive year came in 1957, when he set career highs in games (38), wins (3), and saves (5). Sánchez was nicknamed "Salivita" — roughly "a little saliva" in Spanish — a nod to his reputation for throwing a spitball. In the minors he pitched for clubs including the 1954 Havana Sugar Kings of the International League. Over his brief big-league career he compiled a 5–3 record with a 4.62 ERA and five saves in 49 appearances, with two starts and one shutout. His 1957 Topps card is his rookie card. He died June 30, 2002, in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 524 | 0 | 9 | 168 | 205 | 87 | 32 | 23 | 0 |
| SGC | 39 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-07-05. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8). PSA counts are straight-graded (the +/Q qualifier rows are excluded).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1957 Topps Raul Sanchez card?
It is card #393 of the 1957 Topps Baseball set - the 407-card, 2-1/2 by 3-1/2 inch set that was Topps' first at the modern standard card size, with full-color photography and complete career stats on the back. It pictures Raul Sanchez, Cincinnati Redlegs.
Is the 1957 Topps Raul Sanchez #393 a rookie card?
Yes - it carries the rookie-card designation in the 1957 Topps set.
How many cards are in the 1957 Topps set?
407 numbered cards. Collectors usually count 408 because #176 Gene Baker exists in an error ('Bakep') and a corrected back. The PSA master set adds the 8 checklists, 4 contest cards and the Lucky Penny for 421 items.
Sources: PSA CardFacts, Beckett, BaseballCardPedia, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and hobby press-sheet research (Net54 / Topps Archives). Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-10.