1979 Topps #14 Rafael Landestoy
About Rafael Landestoy
Landestoy joined Houston in July 1978 as part of the Joe Ferguson trade and batted .266 in 59 games for the Astros. His rookie card, 1979 Topps #14, listed him with Houston. He took over as the starting second baseman in August 1979 and finished that season batting .270 with 13 stolen bases in 129 games.
Rafael Landestoy was a switch-hitting infielder who played for the Dodgers, Astros and Reds from 1977 through 1984. Los Angeles scout Ralph Avila signed him in 1972. He began in the outfield, moved into the infield at Orangeburg in 1974 and started switch-hitting during spring training in 1977. Houston used him in a career-high 149 games in 1980, when he stole 23 bases. He returned to the Dodgers in May 1983 in a trade that sent John Franco and Brett Wise to Cincinnati. Landestoy finished with 291 hits, a .237 average and 54 stolen bases. He later managed Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Republic and worked as a manager in the Mets' farm system.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 59 | 17 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 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 1979 Topps #14 card?
It is card #14 of the 726-card 1979 Topps Baseball set, picturing Rafael Landestoy of the Houston Astros.
Is 1979 Topps #14 a rookie card?
Yes - #14 is the 1979 Topps rookie card of Rafael Landestoy.
How many cards are in the 1979 Topps Baseball set?
726 cards, numbered 1 through 726 with none skipped and issued as a single series, tracked as 727 collectible states: #369 Bump Wills comes with a Rangers or a Blue Jays team banner, and the master set counts both.
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