1978 Topps #389 Julio Gonzalez
About Julio Gonzalez
Gonzalez played 110 games for Houston in 1977, making 63 appearances at shortstop and 45 at second base. He batted .245 with 27 RBIs in his first major-league season. Topps issued his Astros rookie card as #389 in its 1978 set.
Julio Gonzalez was an infielder for Houston, St. Louis and Detroit over seven major-league seasons. The Cubs signed him as an amateur free agent in February 1972. He led their Wichita club in hits, triples and stolen bases in 1976, then was traded to Houston for Greg Gross on December 8. After four seasons with the Astros, Gonzalez signed with St. Louis in April 1981 and spent two seasons with the Cardinals. He joined Detroit in March 1983. In 370 major-league games he hit .235. His totals were 228 hits, 4 home runs and 66 RBIs.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 96 | 16 | 48 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 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 #389 card?
It is card #389 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Julio Gonzalez of the Houston Astros.
Is 1978 Topps #389 a rookie card?
Yes - #389 is the 1978 Topps rookie card of Julio Gonzalez.
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.