1978 Topps #502 Pat Rockett
About Pat Rockett
Rockett batted .254 with 24 RBIs for Atlanta in 1977, appearing in 93 games, 84 of them at shortstop. His Braves rookie card followed as #502 in 1978 Topps. He played another 55 major-league games in 1978, with his final appearance on July 8.
Pat Rockett played shortstop for Atlanta from 1976 through 1978 after the Braves selected him 10th overall in the 1973 draft. At Lee High School in San Antonio, he had started at shortstop for 3 years and led the team with a .364 average in 1973. His Atlanta debut came against the Dodgers on September 17, 1976. Rockett collected 88 hits in 152 major-league games. He spent the 1979 season with Triple-A Richmond, then joined Toronto's organization in a trade with Barry Bonnell and Joey McLaughlin for Chris Chambliss and Luis Gomez. He finished his professional career with Syracuse, Toronto's Triple-A affiliate.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 136 | 32 | 81 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 #502 card?
It is card #502 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Pat Rockett of the Atlanta Braves.
Is 1978 Topps #502 a rookie card?
Yes - #502 is the 1978 Topps rookie card of Pat Rockett.
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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