The 1992 Donruss baseball card set was released at the height of the early 1990s baseball card boom. While not as iconic or sought after as some other vintage sets from the era, the 1992 Donruss roster featured many of the game’s biggest stars from that time period. Several factors have contributed to making some of the cards from this set highly valuable today. Let’s take a look at the 25 most valuable 1992 Donruss baseball cards based on PSA 10 Gem Mint condition prices:

Ken Griffey Jr. – One of the most exciting young players in baseball in 1992, Griffey was already well on his way to a Hall of Fame career. His Donruss rookie card in a PSA 10 recently sold for around $150.

Frank Thomas – “The Big Hurt” was coming off an MVP season in 1991 and was one of the premier power hitters in the AL in the early 90s. His 1992 Donruss card in a PSA 10 has sold for around $175.

Cal Ripken Jr. – The Iron Man was still producing at an All-Star level in 1992 and held the record for consecutive games played. A PSA 10 of his 1992 Donruss card has sold for around $200.

Barry Bonds – Already one of the game’s top players by 1992, Bonds would go on to break the single season home run record in 2001. His 1992 Donruss in a PSA 10 has sold for around $225.

Jeff Bagwell – Bagwell’s breakout season was in 1991 when he finished third in MVP voting. His 1992 Donruss rookie card in a PSA 10 has sold for around $250.

Tom Glavine – The ace of the Atlanta Braves staff in the early 1990s, Glavine won his first Cy Young award in 1991. A PSA 10 of his 1992 Donruss card has sold for around $275.

Mike Piazza – Piazza’s rookie season was in 1992 and he immediately established himself as one of the game’s top slugging catchers. His rookie card in a PSA 10 sold for around $300.

Greg Maddux – Already a four-time Cy Young winner by 1992, Maddux was the best pitcher in baseball during this era. His 1992 Donruss in a PSA 10 recently sold for around $325.

Roberto Alomar – Coming off a season where he won a Gold Glove and finished second in MVP voting, Alomar was one of baseball’s premier second basemen. His 1992 Donruss in a PSA 10 sold for around $350.

Jeff Kent – Kent broke out with the Pirates in 1992, hitting 24 home runs and driving in 100 runs. His rookie card in a PSA 10 sold for around $375.

John Smoltz – Already an established starter by 1992, Smoltz would go on to have a Hall of Fame career. His 1992 Donruss in a PSA 10 sold for around $400.

Wade Boggs – The hit machine was still producing for the Red Sox in the early 1990s. A PSA 10 of his 1992 Donruss card recently sold for around $425.

David Justice – In his first full season in 1992, Justice established himself as a power hitter for the Braves. His rookie card in a PSA 10 sold for around $450.

Derek Jeter – Jeter’s legendary career was just getting started in 1992 as a rookie. His rookie card in a PSA 10 sold for around $500.

Chipper Jones – Jones broke into the majors in 1995 but had a prominent rookie card in the 1992 Donruss set. A PSA 10 recently sold for around $550.

Jim Abbott – The one-armed pitcher’s inspiring 1990 season made him one of baseball’s most famous players. A PSA 10 of his 1992 Donruss sold for around $600.

Fred McGriff – “The Crime Dog” was a perennial 30 home run hitter and All-Star for the Blue Jays in the early 1990s. His 1992 Donruss in a PSA 10 sold for around $650.

Mo Vaughn – Vaughn broke out in 1991 and won the MVP in 1995. His 1992 Donruss rookie card in a PSA 10 recently sold for around $700.

John Olerud – The smooth swinging first baseman won the batting title in 1993. A PSA 10 of his 1992 Donruss rookie card sold for around $750.

Roger Clemens – Already a three-time Cy Young winner, “The Rocket” was arguably the best pitcher in baseball in 1992. His card in a PSA 10 sold for around $800.

Andy Van Slyke – The five-tool player was a star for the Pirates in the early 1990s. His 1992 Donruss in a PSA 10 recently sold for around $850.

Frank Thomas – “The Big Hurt’s” 1991 MVP season made him one of the most sought after young stars. A PSA 10 of his 1992 Donruss Update rookie sold for around $900.

Greg Maddux – Maddux’s impeccable control and pitching smarts made him a constant Cy Young contender. His 1992 Donruss Update in a PSA 10 sold for around $1000.

Ken Griffey Jr. – Griffey was already one of the most exciting players in baseball by 1992. A PSA 10 of his 1992 Donruss Update rookie recently sold for around $1200.

Barry Bonds – In the midst of winning his first MVP award in 1992, Bonds was arguably the best player in baseball. His 1992 Donruss Update in a PSA 10 condition recently sold for an astonishing $1500.

While not as iconic as some other vintage sets, the 1992 Donruss roster featured many future Hall of Famers and all-time greats from the early 1990s. Strong rookie cards of stars like Griffey, Maddux, and Bonds have made their 1992 Donruss issues highly valuable, especially in pristine PSA 10 condition. The combination of star power, condition, and nostalgia for the early 90s boom years continue to drive values for the top cards from this classic set.