Manufacturer: Fleer
Set: 1989 Fleer Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Chris Sabo
Position/Team: 3rd Base for Reds
Card #: 170
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
Card Value Snapshot: Raw/Ungraded: $1 | Grade 10: $30
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Christopher “Chris” Andrew Sabo was a professional baseball player who had a nine-season career as a third baseman in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1996. He was known for his hustle and was a fan favorite, recognized for his flat-top haircut and “Rec Specs” glasses.
Sabo played for the Cincinnati Reds (1988–1993, 1996), Baltimore Orioles (1994), Chicago White Sox (1995), and St. Louis Cardinals (1995).
He has a variety of accolades and awards including National League Rookie of the Year in 1988. A three-time National League All-Star (1988, 1990, and 1991). World Series Champion with the Cincinnati Reds in 1990. In his rookie season in 1988, he hit .271 with 11 home runs and 46 stolen bases. His most productive season was in 1991, when he posted career-highs in batting average (.301), home runs (26), and runs batted in (88).
Sabo was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 2010.
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Pricing Data For This Rookie Card
Tracking the current market value for the 1989 Fleer Chris Sabo Card #170. 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: $1
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Grade 8: -
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Grade 9: $15
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Grade 10: $30
Data Updated: August 2026
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Did You Know? While his rookie breakout put him on the map, Sabo’s absolute career pinnacle arrived during the magical 1990 season, where he served as the middle-of-the-order engine for Lou Piniella’s historic “Wire-to-Wire” Reds squad.
Sabo turned in a brilliant regular season, mashing 25 home runs, 38 doubles, and driving in 71 runs to earn another All-Star nod. However, he saved his absolute best work for the grandest stage of all: the 1990 World Series against the heavily favored, powerhouse Oakland Athletics.
Sabo completely decimated Oakland pitching across the four-game sweep. He batted a blistering .563 (9-for-16) with two thunderous home runs, five runs scored, and five RBIs. His dramatic, multi-homer performance in Game 3 shattered the A’s spirit, and his flawless defensive execution at third base anchored a historic championship triumph that cemented his legacy in Cincinnati sports folklore.
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