1978 Topps #537 Bruce Bochte
About Bruce Bochte
Bochte hit .263 with 11 home runs and 51 RBI for Seattle in 1978. He played 140 games, mostly in the outfield. His 1978 Topps card is #537 and still lists the Cleveland Indians, the club he had finished 1977 with.
Bruce Bochte was a left-handed first baseman and outfielder who played 12 American League seasons for the Angels, Indians, Mariners and Athletics between 1974 and 1986. A Santa Clara product, he was the Angels' second-round pick in 1972 and debuted July 19, 1974. Cleveland acquired him in May 1977, and he signed with Seattle as a free agent after that season. In 1979 with the Mariners he set career highs in virtually every major offensive category, hitting .316 with 16 home runs and 100 RBI, and was named to the American League All-Star team. He sat out the entire 1983 season, saying he was fed up with the business of baseball, then returned with Oakland for 1984 through 1986. He finished with 1,478 hits in 1,538 games and a .282 average. His career totals include 100 home runs and 658 RBI. Santa Clara inducted him into its athletic hall of fame in 1987.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 110 | 15 | 64 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Data as of 2026-10-19. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1978 Topps #537 card?
It is card #537 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Bruce Bochte of the Cleveland Indians.
How many cards are in the 1978 Topps Baseball set?
726 cards, numbered 1 through 726 with none skipped and issued as a single series, and 728 collectible states: #23 Bump Wills comes with or without a black circle, and #374 Jose Morales with or without black stitching over the red laces, so the master set counts both states of each.
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