1978 Topps #278 Enrique Romo
About Enrique Romo
Romo began 1977 in Seattle's rotation before a hamstring injury interrupted his third start. He returned as a reliever and led the Mariners with 16 saves, finishing with a 2.83 ERA and 105 strikeouts in 114 1/3 innings. His 1978 Topps rookie card carried #278.
Enrique Romo pitched 6 major league seasons with Seattle and Pittsburgh, relying on a screwball, changing speeds and varied arm angles. The right-hander spent 11 years in Mexican professional baseball before joining the expansion Mariners in 1977 at age 29. His older brother Vicente also pitched in the majors. Romo had won 20 games with a 1.89 ERA for Mexico City in 1976, striking out 239 batters in 233 innings. He later worked in Pittsburgh's bullpen during its 1979 championship season. His major league totals were 44 wins, 52 saves and a 3.45 ERA in 350 pitching appearances. The Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame inducted him in 2003.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 188 | 54 | 104 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| SGC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 #278 card?
It is card #278 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Enrique Romo of the Seattle Mariners.
Is 1978 Topps #278 a rookie card?
Yes - #278 is the 1978 Topps rookie card of Enrique Romo.
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.
Sources: Trading Card Database, PSA CardFacts, BaseballCardPedia, Cardboard Connection, Baseball Almanac, Baseball-Reference, the SABR BioProject and the National Baseball Hall of Fame, PSA & SGC population reports. Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-10-25.