1978 Topps #598 Eddie Solomon
About Eddie Solomon
Atlanta acquired Solomon from St. Louis on May 24, 1977, then recalled him from Triple-A in July. He made 16 starts for the Braves and finished 6-6. His 54 strikeouts came in 88 2/3 innings. His 1978 Topps card, #598, listed him with Atlanta.
Eddie Solomon was a right-handed pitcher for the Dodgers, Cubs, Cardinals, Braves, Pirates and White Sox. Signed by Los Angeles in 1969, he reached the majors in September 1973 after 5 seasons in the farm system. The Dodgers sent him and Geoff Zahn to Chicago for Burt Hooton on May 2, 1975. He finished his major league career in 1982 with 36 wins, 42 losses and a 4.00 ERA in 718 innings. After another minor league season in 1983, he retired. He died in a car accident in Macon, Georgia, in January 1986.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 120 | 9 | 72 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 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 #598 card?
It is card #598 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Eddie Solomon of the Atlanta Braves.
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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