1979 Topps #397 Sergio Ferrer
About Sergio Ferrer
Ferrer batted .212 in 37 games for the Mets in 1978, appearing mainly as a pinch runner or defensive replacement. His rookie card was 1979 Topps #397, listing him with New York. In 1979, he played 32 games, including 12 at third base and 5 at shortstop. He scored 7 runs.
Sergio Ferrer was a switch-hitting infielder for Minnesota and the Mets in 4 major-league seasons. He began in the Dodgers' organization, batting .280 across 3 minor-league seasons before Minnesota took him in the December 3, 1973 Rule 5 draft. The Twins sent him to Philadelphia for Larry Cox after the 1975 season. In 1977, the Phillies traded him to the Yankees for Kerry Dineen, and the Yankees dealt him to the Mets for Roy Staiger that December. Ferrer hit .242 with 7 stolen bases in 125 major-league games. After leaving the Mets' organization in 1980, he spent time in the Reds' system and played in the Mexican League through 1982.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 52 | 6 | 28 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 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 #397 card?
It is card #397 of the 726-card 1979 Topps Baseball set, picturing Sergio Ferrer of the New York Mets.
Is 1979 Topps #397 a rookie card?
Yes - #397 is the 1979 Topps rookie card of Sergio Ferrer.
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.
Sources: Trading Card Database, PSA, 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.