Manufacturer: Upper Deck
Set: 1989 Upper Deck Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Cris Carpenter
Position/Team: Pitcher for Cardinals
Card #: 8
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
Card Value Snapshot: Raw/Ungraded: 75¢ | Grade 10: $250
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Cris Carpenter was a dual-sport star, before MLB, he was a star at the University of Georgia, not just in baseball but as an All-SEC punter for the football team.
MLB Career (1988–1996): He was a first-round pick for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1987. He spent most of his career as a solid relief pitcher for the Cardinals, Rangers, Marlins, and Brewers.
Unlike many pro athletes who stay in the front office after their playing career, Cris became a Social Studies teacher and coach at Gainesville High School in Georgia.
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Pricing Data For This Rookie Card
Tracking the current market value for the 1989 Upper Deck Chris Carpenter Card #8. Below, find updated pricing data for ungraded (raw) copies, as well as verified PSA graded sales trends collected from secondary marketplaces.
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Raw/Ungraded: 75¢
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Grade 7: -
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Grade 8: $5
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Grade 9: $10
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Grade 10: $250
Data Updated: August 2026
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Did You Know? Long before he put on St. Louis pinstripes, Carpenter was making massive waves as an exceptional dual-sport weapon for the University of Georgia.
Not only was he an All-American starting pitcher for the Bulldogs, but he also served as the football team’s starting punter from 1985 to 1986. His booming, precise leg strength and raw athletic profile caught the eyes of scouts across the country. Ultimately, his high-90s sinking fastball won out over football. The St. Louis Cardinals were so enamored with his explosive arm and athletic makeup that they selected him in the first round (14th overall) of the 1987 MLB Draft. He rewarded their faith by rocketing through the minor leagues in just over a year.
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