The 1993 Score baseball card set was released at the height of the baseball card boom in the early 1990s. While not as iconic or valuable as sets from the late 1980s, there are still quite a few individual cards from the ’93 Score set that can be worth a decent amount of money today, especially in top graded condition. Let’s take a closer look at some of the top standout rookie and star player cards from that year that fetch the highest prices in the current market.
One of the biggest rookie jackpots from the 1993 Score set is the Derek Jeter card. As one of the greatest Yankees and players of all time, there is big demand for Jeter rookie cards. His base Score rookie card in near mint to mint condition can sell for $50-100. Graded and slabbed examples that grade PSA/BGS/SGC Gem Mint 10 can fetch astronomical prices, with auction records indicating grades examples selling for well over $1,000. The Jeter is undoubtedly the blue chip rookie card from this set to own.
Another huge name and future Hall of Famer who had their rookie card in the ’93 Score set is Chipper Jones. As an Atlanta legend, Braves cards tend to have good demand from collectors. His basic rookie card in top condition can sell for $40-75. But like Jeter, a true gem mint grade Chipper Jones rookie has the potential for huge paydays, with PSA/BGS 10s seen selling for $400-600.
Staying in the realm of future HOFers, the Ken Griffey Jr. card is one collectors chase from this particular set. While not quite his true rookie due to having better selling rookie cards in 1989 Upper Deck and Fleer, Griffey mania was still strong in 1993. His common base card in near mint can fetch $15-25. Cleanly graded examples in the 9-10 range have sold for $75-150.
Another huge early 90s star with cards that hold value is Frank Thomas. With his distinct muscular physique and massive home run power, “The Big Hurt” captured the attention of baseball fans. His base 1993 Score card in nice shape will sell for $10-15. But higher graded copies in the PSA/BGS 9-10 class can sell for $50-100.
One of the most visually stunning and unique inserts from the 1993 Score set is the Embossed Stars parallel subset. These featured several big names like Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, and Roger Clemens with an embossed style photo on a silver foil background. Being very scarce pulls, especially in high grades, accounts for their premium cost. Clean PSA/BGS 10 examples of Bonds, McGwire or Clemens from this parallel sell for $100-250.
While the massive star rookies get most of the hype and demand, there are also some key stars cards that hold collectible value as well. For example, the Kirby Puckett card is always sought after by Twins fans and collectors given his status as a hometown Minnesota hero. Clean examples can sell for $10-15. Nicely graded gems above a PSA/BGS 9 grade have sold for $50-100 as well.
The 1993 Score checklist was also loaded with talent beyond just MLB stars too. Sets from the early 90s contained some NBA, NFL, and even NHL players sprinkled throughout. One example is the Ken Daneyko card, which features the longtime New Jersey Devils defenseman. Because of his team loyalty and cult following among Devils/hockey collectors, PSA/BGS 10 graded versions can sell for surprisingly high amounts, like $100-200 range.
While not considered the most valuable modern set, the 1993 Score baseball card release does contain some true blue chip rookie and star cards that can be very rewarding to collect today. With the likes of Jeter, Chipper, Frank Thomas, and McGwire among the top hits, there is high demand potential especially for pristine graded copies. For collectors chasing specific team favorites or parallels, deals can also be had on Stars or other stars cards too with a little hunting. So the 1993 Score collection remains an affordable way to target investments in the vintage 90s era of the hobby.
