1909-11 T206 Emil Batch
1909–11 T206 Emil Batch
Rochester Bronchos · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Emil Batch is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Emil Batch, a member of the historic Rochester Bronchos (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 953 examples have been graded, with only 11 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Emil Batch
Born 1880 in Brooklyn, NY (d. 1926), Emil Batch was a right-handed third baseman who debuted in 1904 and played 4 major-league seasons. He batted .251 with 315 hits, 7 home runs, and 37 stolen bases in 348 games.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 584 | 10 | 45 | 87 | 147 | 103 | 112 | 80 |
| SGC | 369 | 1 | 9 | 47 | 51 | 94 | 69 | 98 |
NM 7+ bundles grades 7–10; 1 & Auth bundles grade 1, 1.5 & Authentic. Totals are subject-level (summed across all backs). Population as of 2026-06.
PSA by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1910 | 261 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 53 |
| Polar Bear | 51 |
| Sweet Caporal | 40 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 30 |
| Old Mill | 24 |
| El Principe de Gales | 11 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Carolina Brights | 3 |
| Unknown back | 97 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 3 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 1 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 8 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 17 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 214 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 26 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 23 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 73 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Emil Batch card?
The Emil Batch is one of 524 subjects in the T206 "White Border" tobacco set issued 1909-1911, the hobby's most iconic vintage set (nicknamed "The Monster"). It pictures the Rochester Bronchos player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 953 examples of the Emil Batch have been graded, with only 11 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Emil Batch come with?
The Emil Batch is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Emil Batch valuable?
Value depends heavily on the back brand and the card's grade: common backs in low grade trade modestly, while scarce backs and high grades command strong premiums. Check the current T206 Cards listings and eBay options above for live pricing.