The 2019 Topps baseball card set featured some of the biggest stars and top rookies in the game. While most packs and boxes of these cards can be found for reasonable prices, certain rare and sought-after rookie cards and veteran stars have increased tremendously in value since release. Let’s take a look at some of the most valuable 2019 Topps baseball cards on the trading market today.
One of the biggest risers has been the Juan Soto Topps rookie card. Soto had a remarkable rookie season in 2018 that saw him become just the fourth teenager ever to hit over .300 with over 20 home runs. He continued building on that success in 2019 and has developed into a true superstar at just 21 years old. Soto’s rookie card has skyrocketed up collector want lists and the PSA 10 Gem Mint version recently sold for over $800. In a PSA 9 Near Mint condition, the Soto rookie has been selling in the $250-300 range.
Another phenom making a huge splash in the hobby is Eloy Jimenez. Like Soto the year before, Jimenez had a monster rookie year in 2019 that saw him hit 31 home runs for the White Sox. His rookie card has followed suit and the PSA 10 now goes for around $500-600. In a PSA 9, Jimenez rookie cards have been moving for $150-200. With his five-tool talent and prematurely dubbed “Baby Ruth” physique, Jimenez is primed to be one of the game’s next superstars and his rookie card prices should continue climbing.
Ronald Acuna Jr exploded onto the scene in 2018 and further entrenched himself as a budding superstar in 2019. The runner-up in 2018 NL Rookie of the Year voting, Acuna bashed 41 home runs in 2019 and became the second youngest player ever to hit 40 bombs in a season. Not surprisingly, his 2018 Topps Update rookie card parallel “Black Gold” parallel /50 has become one of the hottest modern rookie cards. Pristine PSA 10 examples have sold for over $8000 in recent months. Even Acuna’s base Topps Chrome rookie from 2018 Update in a PSA 10 is commanding $1000-1500 prices now.
Two of the biggest names from the 2019 Topps set are Mike Trout and Christian Yelich. Trout continued building his strong case as the greatest player of this generation, winning his third AL MVP in 2019 while hitting a career high .291. His base Topps rookie card remains one of the most iconic and valuable cards in the modern era, with PSA 10 copies selling for around $300-400 range. Yelich’s transformation into a true five-category superstar was cemented with his 2018 NL MVP followed by an equally dominant 2019. A PSA 10 of his flagship Topps card from 2019 has yielded $150-200 in sales.
Beyond the elite stars, some key veterans from the 2019 Topps set that are gaining steam include Max Scherzer, Jacob deGrom, and Alex Bregman. Despite entering his mid 30s, Scherzer has maintained ace status and dominance, winning Game 7 of the 2019 World Series. Bregman broke out in 2019 by capturing AL batting title while leading Astros to another 100 win season. DeGrom has solidified himself as the best pitcher in baseball over the past two years, winning back-to-back Cy Young awards. High graded examples of their flagship Topps cards from 2019 in PSA 10 are entering the $75-100 price range for each.
Among the high profile rookies beyond Soto and Jimenez, players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Pete Alonso, and Fernando Tatis Jr have boosted the values of their 2019 Topps rookie cards substantially in a short time. Guerrero became the third youngest player ever to hit three home runs in a game and showed why he’s a future superstar. Alonso smashed an MLB rookie record 53 home runs to claim NL Rookie of the Year and Tatis caught fire after a midseason call up to become a burgeoning star. Their flagship Topps rookies in PSA 10 grade have reached the $175-250 range and should continue appreciation as their careers blossom.
The 2019 Topps baseball card set featured some transcendent young talents like Soto, Acuna and Jimenez that are driving their rookie card prices through the roof as they cement all-time great potential. Established veterans Trout, Yelich, Scherzer and more also boasted flagship cards that are climbing steadily. And breakout emerging stars Guerrero Jr, Alonso and Tatis have vaulted their rookie cards to the top of want lists. With the combination of elite veterans, burgeoning young stars and hot rookie classes, the 2019 Topps set looks poised to produce some of the most valuable modern cards in the years to come.
