The 1995 baseball card season featured rookies and stars that have gone on to have Hall of Fame careers. While 1995 wasn’t one of the most popular seasons for collectors, there are still plenty of cards from sets like Pinnacle, Upper Deck, Fleer, and Score that hold value today. Let’s take a look at some of the top 1995 baseball cards that are worth money for collectors.
One of the most valuable rookies from 1995 is the Chipper Jones Pinnacle card. As the #1 overall pick in the 1990 MLB draft by the Atlanta Braves, Jones went on to have a 19-year Hall of Fame career. His stunning debut season helped drive interest in his rookie cards. High grade Pinnacle Chipper Jones rookies in PSA 10 Gem Mint condition have sold for over $10,000. Even well-centred copies in PSA 9 Excellent condition can fetch $1,500-$2,000.
Another top 1995 rookie is the Derek Jeter Upper Deck card. As arguably the greatest shortstop of all time and longtime face of the Yankees franchise, Jeter’s rookie cards are iconic. High grade Jeter UD rookies in PSA 10 condition have sold for up to $30,000 over the past two years. PSA 9 copies still bring $4,000-$6,000. The Jeter Fleer Metal Universe rookie from the same year is also highly sought after, with PSA 10 examples reaching $5,000.
Hall of Famer Greg Maddux had an incredible run of success in the 1990s with the Braves. His 1995 Pinnacle Best of card, which features him in an Atlanta uniform, is one of the more valuable common inserts from the year. High grades in PSA 10 sell around $150, while PSA 9s go for $50-$75. Another 1995 Maddux card that holds value is his Fleer Metal Universe Timberwolves parallel. PSA 10 copies have reached $250.
Staying in Atlanta, the Tom Glavine 1995 Pinnacle Best of parallel (/100) card is highly sought after by Braves collectors. Glavine won his first of two Cy Young Awards in 1991 and would go on to dominate in the 1990s. PSA 10 versions of this rare parallel have sold for over $400. His standard Pinnacle Best of also commands $40-50 in top grades. Chipper Jones is also featured on the popular Pinnacle Best of insert set from 1995 that retains value in high grades.
The Cal Ripken Jr. 1995 Fleer Metal Universe Magnets parallel (/350) is one of the more valuable Ripken cards from the year, with PSA 10 examples bringing over $200. Any card featuring Ripken at the height of his ironman streak in the mid-90s holds collector interest. His standard 1995 Upper Deck and Fleer cards also maintain value in higher grades. Another Orioles star, Mike Mussina, has his 1995 Score Gold Medallion parallel (/100) card reach $125 in pristine condition.
Ken Griffey Jr. remains one of the most popular players ever among collectors. While his rookie cards from 1989 and 1990 Upper Deck sets dominate in value, Topps Finest Refractors from 1995 sell for solid prices. A PSA 10 Griffey Topps Finest Refractor has sold for over $500 given the rarity of high grades. His 1995 Upper Deck Flashback parallel is also a strong mid-range option, with PSA 9s at $50.
The 1995 Collector’s Choice Gold Signature Series parallel autograph cards featured some young talents and remain fairly attainable compared to modern autograph cards. A sealed box sold recently for around $1,500. Singles have included a PSA 9 Clint Hurdle autograph at $200, and a PSA 9 Brian Giles autograph at $125. For lower serial numbered parallel autographs, especially star players, prices will be significantly higher. Other insert sets like Pinnacle Credentials and Upper Deck Minors also offer affordable autographed rookie options.
Overall, 1995 wasn’t one of the mega seasons in terms of popularity and investment potential compared to the early 90s boom. There are still numerous cards holding value today, especially for star players like Chipper Jones, Derek Jeter, Tom Glavine, Cal Ripken Jr. and Ken Griffey Jr. Condition is critical, with PSA/BGS gem mint 10s bringing top dollar. But for completists, investor-grade copies, and parallel/insert options, there remain plenty of worthwhile 1995 baseball cards worth exploring. Collectors looking to build positions in stars from the 1990s at reasonable prices would be wise to target key 1995 rookies and releases.
