1978 Topps #293 Mike Willis
About Mike Willis
Willis pitched 107 1/3 innings for Toronto in 1977, recording 5 saves and a 3.94 ERA. He struck out 59 batters across 43 appearances, including 3 starts. The Blue Jays left-hander received an individual card, #293, in the 1978 Topps set.
Mike Willis pitched in 144 major league games for Toronto from 1977 through 1981, making six starts and recording 15 saves. The left-hander struck out 149 batters in 296 innings. He graduated from Vanderbilt in 1972 and joined Baltimore's farm system after the Orioles selected him in the twentieth round of that year's draft. At Vanderbilt he had pitched a no-hitter against Louisville in March 1971, striking out 14. Willis used a screwball and spent three seasons at Triple-A Rochester before reaching the majors. After his playing career, he returned to baseball as a pitching coach in Philadelphia's minor league system.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 194 | 52 | 115 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 5 | 0 | 4 | 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 #293 card?
It is card #293 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Mike Willis of the Toronto Blue Jays.
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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