1993 Score Select Baseball Cards Price Guide

1993 Score Select was the baseball card set released by Score Board in 1993 as part of their Score branded sets. Score Select featured high quality full bleed photography from the previous season and was considered one of the premier baseball card releases of the early 1990s. While today some of the star rookies and rookie cards from 1993 Score Select have retained or increased in value considerably, there are still many undervalued gems to be found throughout the set for collectors looking to build their collections. Let’s take an in depth look at 1993 Score Select and provide a price guide for the top rookie cards and stars from the set.

The 1993 Score Select set featured 528 total cards issued in wax packs and factory sets. The base card design showcased large colorful action photos from the 1992 MLB season taking up nearly the entire front of the card. Players were featured in their actual team uniforms from the prior season. Card numbers ran from 1-528 with no parallel or short printed variants. The rear of the base cards contained the standard career stats and achievements up to that point for each player.

Some notable rookie cards and stars featured in the 1993 Score Select set included Derek Jeter, Nomar Garciaparra, Jason Giambi, Troy Percival, and Russ Springer. The collection also contained major stars of the era like Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Jr., Frank Thomas, and Tom Glavine. While there were no true short prints or serially numbered parallels in the base set, the highest valued cards were often those rookie cards and stars from the major MLB franchises on the East and West coasts as well as star performers from the previous few seasons.

Derek Jeter Rookie – Considered one of if not the crown jewel rookie card from 1993 Score Select, a Derek Jeter rookie PSA 10 Gem Mint is currently valued around $7,000-8,000. Even in PSA 9 Excellent-Mint condition a Jeter rookie still fetches $2,500-3,000. For raw Near Mint-Mint examples prices range $1,000-1,500. As Jeter’s career and accolades continued to grow, his 1993 rookie card has established itself as one of the absolute cornerstone rookies from the early 1990s.

Nomar Garciaparra Rookie – Another highly sought after rookie from 1993 Score Select is Nomar Garciaparra. A PSA 10 Gem Mint Nomar rookie currently sells in the $1,500-2,000 range. PSA 9 Examples go for $600-800. Raw Near Mint copies can be found for $300-500. While no Jeter in terms of value, Nomar’s rookie remains one of the more valuable non-serial numbered cards from the vintage set.

Ken Griffey Jr. – Considered the unofficial face of the 1990s, Ken Griffey Jr. cards from Score Select are always in high demand. A PSA 10 Griffey in his Mariners uniform would sell around $400-500. Even well-centered PSA 9’s can be had for $150-200. Raw Mint Griffey’s trade between $75-100. One of the most iconic players of the era, Junior’s cards retain strong collector interest.

Barry Bonds – At the height of his powers in the early 90s, Barry Bonds cards were highly sought after. A pristine PSA 10 Barry Bonds fetches $300-350. Mint PSA 9’s go for $100-150. Near Mint raw copies can be found for $50-75. As one of the premiere power hitters of all-time,interest in Bonds’ early 90s cards remains high.

Frank Thomas – “The Big Hurt” was coming into his own in the early 90s. A PSA 10 Thomas in his White Sox uniform commands $150-200. PSA 9’s sell in the $75-100 range. Near Mint raw Frank Thomas cards are available for $30-50. A perennial MVP candidate throughout the decade, Thomas cards retain value.

Ken Caminiti – As the 1996 NL MVP, Ken Caminiti rookie and base cards gained popularity. A PSA 9 Caminiti would sell around $75-100 currently. Raw Mint copies can be found $25-40. A breakout star on a winning team, Caminiti became a desired player after establishing himself as a star.

Other stars like Tom Glavine, Tony Gwynn, Wade Boggs, and Cal Ripken Jr. could be acquired in high grades for $50-100. Rookies and prospects like Jason Giambi, Troy Percival, and Russ Springer in top grades could be found in the $25-75 range as well. And for team and player collectors, there were plenty of mid-tier stars, role players, and prospects to be had in the $5-25 price range depending on grading and demand.

While 1993 Score Select did not contain any true short prints or serially numbered insert sets that are often most valuable from vintage releases, the set remains highly collectible today due to its large selection of future Hall of Famers, All-Stars and memorable rookie cards from the era in Derek Jeter and Nomar Garciaparra. Prices for the top stars, rookie cards, and prospects from the set have held up strong in the collector market. And with over 500 total base cards to choose from, team and franchise collectors can build entire team collections relatively affordably from Score Select compared to other contemporary issues. Nearly 30 years later, 1993 Score Select remains a benchmark sports card release that defined the early 1990s baseball card boom.