1978 Topps #344 Sam Ewing
About Sam Ewing
Ewing's 1978 was a pinch-hitting role: 40 games and 56 at-bats, with seven starts at designated hitter and two in right field. He hit .179 with two home runs, one of them a two-run shot in his only plate appearance against a left-hander all year. His 1978 Topps card, #344, carries the Blue Jays.
Sam Ewing was a left-handed-hitting outfielder and first baseman who appeared in 167 major league games for the White Sox and Blue Jays between 1973 and 1978. An All-American at the University of Tennessee, he hit .412 in college, with a high of .464 as a junior, and played for the U.S. team at the 1970 World Amateur games in Colombia. He was drafted in the first round by both the Expos (1969) and the White Sox. His first major league game ended with four strikeouts against Nolan Ryan, who struck out 17 that day. Toronto selected him in the 1976 expansion draft, and in 1977 he hit .287 in 97 games. Used mainly against right-handers, he had 20 career at-bats against left-handers. After his American League career he played in Japan for the Nippon-Ham Fighters, then managed the Appleton Foxes of the Midwest League.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 77 | 8 | 46 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 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 #344 card?
It is card #344 of the 726-card 1978 Topps Baseball set, picturing Sam Ewing of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Is 1978 Topps #344 a rookie card?
Yes - #344 is a rookie card.
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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