The 1993 Leaf baseball card set was hugely popular and contained some of the most desirable rookie cards of all time. While not the flashiest design compared to sets from Upper Deck and Score, the quality of rookie cards in 1993 Leaf makes it a prized set for collectors decades later. Here are the 10 most valuable 1993 Leaf baseball cards based on PSA 10 Gem Mint condition:
Derek Jeter RC #283 – At the top of the list is none other than the captain himself, Derek Jeter. As perhaps the most successful and beloved Yankee of the modern era, Jeter’s rookie card is the holy grail for collectors of his generation. In a PSA 10 gem mint, it consistently sells upwards of $20,000. Even in lower grades it still commands four figures. The clean and crisp design highlights Jeter in his classic Yankees road pinstripes batting pose. It’s arguably the greatest baseball card of the 1990s.
Mariano Rivera RC #618 – No discussion of the all-time great Yankees is complete without including the greatest closer of all-time, Mariano Rivera. His dominating 19-year career was highlighted by being nearly unhittable in save situations. Rivera’s 1993 Leaf RC in a PSA 10 often trades in the $15,000 range. Not too far behind Jeter, it’s another quintessential card from this classic Yankees dynasty era.
Ken Griffey Jr. #155 – “The Kid” was already a superstar by 1993 but his Leaf RC remains a must-have. With his effortless left-handed swing and spectacular play in center field, Griffey was a once-in-a-generation talent. PSA 10 prices for his clean and colorful Leaf design card hover around $10,000. It was ahead of its time displaying stats, bio info and fun facts making it stand out in a collector’s collection.
Chipper Jones RC #312 – As the longtime face of the Braves franchise for nearly two decades, Chipper Jones put together a Hall of Fame career. His 1993 Leaf rookie is a true Atlanta icon card showcasing him batting from the left side. Grading a perfect 10, it commands $7,000-$8,000 on the market. Few are as beloved in their city as Chipper in Atlanta, making this one of the premier Braves cards out there.
Andruw Jones RC #370 – While overshadowed in Atlanta by Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones’ dazzling play in center field for over a decade made him a superstar in his own right. This rookie is one of the more aesthetically pleasing from the 1993 Leaf set. In PSA 10 condition with its vivid colors and photo, it brings $6,000-$7,000. He was a rare five-tool talent who put together a Hall of Fame worthy career cut short by injuries.
Darren Daulton RC #479 – As the heart and soul of those gritty Phillies teams in the early 1990s, Darren Daulton was a fan favorite in Philadelphia. His Leaf RC shows him catching with the classic Phillies “P” on his hat. Grading perfectly, they sell in the $5,000 range. Daulton battled Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis later in life giving the card extra nostalgia and significance for Phillies collectors.
Moises Alou RC #25 – The son of MLB legend Felipe Alou, Moises had impressive power and was a stellar outfielder in his prime. This card features a great action shot of him batting. PSA 10 examples have sold for $4,500. While not in the upper echelon of his generation’s stars, Alou did put together a very solid 18-year MLB career finishing with nearly 2,400 hits and 340 home runs.
Garret Anderson RC #7 – As the face of those Angels teams in the late 1990s and 2000s, Garret Anderson was as consistent as they come. His Leaf RC has him swinging away and looks fantastic graded mint. PSA 10s have sold for around $4,000. Anderson played his entire 17-year career with the Halos finishing 6th all-time in franchise hits.
Chad Curtis RC #99 – A solid everyday player for several teams in the late 1990s and 2000s, Chad Curtis holds an interesting distinction as his 1993 Leaf RC in a PSA 10 grading is among the scarcest. Fewer than 10 are known to exist making it highly valuable to T206 collectors at $3,500-$4,000.
Shawn Green RC #215 – Drafted 4th overall in the 1993 MLB Draft, Shawn Green developed into a 30 home run threat for several seasons with the Dodgers and Diamondbacks. His rookie features him batting left-handed and looks sharp in a PSA 10. It has sold recently in the $3,000 range capping off the list.
The 1993 Leaf baseball set endures as one of the all-time classic issues due to the sheer volume of future Hall of Famers, impact players, and exciting rookies featured within its borders. While the design is not as eye-catching as competitors, the quality and significance of the rookie cards more than makeup for it. As long as the games’s biggest stars like Jeter, Griffey, and Chipper are among the game’s all-time greats, their 1993 Leaf rookies will remain the holy grails for avid collectors. With its perfect blend of nostalgia, aesthetics, and on-field successes, this set stands out as a true leader in the hobby decades later.
