While baseball cards from the late 1980s and early 1990s may not seem that old to some collectors, cards from that era are gaining popularity and value in today’s hobby. Many factors determine a card’s worth, from the player featured to its condition and scarcity. Here are 93 baseball cards from the late ’80s and early ’90s that could be worth good money depending on their grade.
1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. RC (#1): Griffey’s rookie card is one of the most iconic and valuable cards ever printed. PSA 10 examples have sold for over $10,000. Even lower graded versions can fetch hundreds due to Griffey’s star power.
1990 Bowman Ken Griffey Jr. RC (#481): The second Griffey rookie is also highly sought after. PSA 10s have sold for over $4,000.
1990 Topps Traded Frank Thomas RC (#T93T): “The Big Hurt” was one of the most feared hitters of the 1990s. His Topps Traded rookie in top condition can bring over $1,000.
1991 Topps Barry Bonds RC (#646): Bonds went on to smash the single-season and all-time home run records. His rookie in PSA 10 condition has sold for over $2,000.
1991 Stadium Club Chipper Jones RC (#181): Jones was one of the game’s best third basemen. His impressive rookie design makes it a popular and valuable card for Braves fans, with PSA 10s selling for around $800-900.
1992 Bowman’s Best Derek Jeter RC (#BB2): Jeter’s rookie year was 1992 but his true first card came in 1992 Bowman’s Best. High-grade versions have exceeded $3,000 at auction.
1992 Bowman Manny Ramirez RC (#481): Before becoming a perennial All-Star, Ramirez was a top prospect. His colorful rookie has reached over $1,000 in PSA 10 condition.
1992 Leaf Mike Piazza RC (#91): Piazza was the greatest offensive catcher of all time. His scarce Leaf rookie has topped $2,000 in pristine condition.
1992 Studio Jeff Bagwell RC (#34): Bagwell was a superstar first baseman for the Astros. His tough-to-find Studio design has sold for well over $1,000 in top grades.
1992 Topps Gold Jim Thome RC (#91): Thome bashed 612 home runs in his career. His gold-foil parallel rookie has reached $800 in PSA 10.
1992 Upper Deck Alex Rodriguez RC (#1): A-Rod’s rookie is one of the most iconic UD designs ever. High-grade versions have exceeded $10,000 at auction.
1992 Upper Deck Chipper Jones RC (#329): Jones’ more widely available UD rookie has also gained value, reaching over $500 in PSA 10.
1992 Upper Deck Derek Jeter SP (#646): Jeter’s scarce SP variation of his UD rookie has sold for well over $2,000 in top condition.
1992 Upper Deck Frank Thomas SP (#1): The SP version of Thomas’ rookie UD is highly sought after by collectors, with PSA 10s bringing over $1,500.
1993 Bowman Derek Jeter SP (#44): Jeter’s scarce silver foil parallel from his true rookie set is a real treasure for Yankees collectors, valued at $1,000+ in top shape.
1993 Bowman Jason Giambi RC (#511): Giambi was a five-time All-Star and MVP. His colorful Bowman design has reached $500 in top grade.
1993 Donruss Preferred Craig Biggio RC (#101P): Biggio was a seven-time All-Star and 3000 hit club member. His tough Preferred rookie has sold for over $1,000 in PSA 10.
1993 Leaf Mike Piazza SP (#93): The super-short printed silver parallel of Piazza’s Leaf rookie has reached $2,500 in pristine condition.
1993 Pinnacle Chipper Jones RC (#357): Jones’ Pinnacle design is a nice, affordable option for his rookie. PSA 10s have sold for around $300.
1993 Score Jeff Bagwell RC (#648): Bagwell’s underrated Score design features an action shot. High grades have reached $500.
1993 Studio Derek Jeter SP (#44): The Studio silver parallel of Jeter’s true rookie is highly coveted. PSA 10 examples top $3,000.
1993 Topps Gold Chipper Jones RC (#646): Chipper’s popular Topps Gold rookie parallel has exceeded $500 in top condition.
1993 Topps Traded Derek Jeter RC (#T93): Jeter’s first mainstream rookie card from Topps Traded has sold for over $1,000 in PSA 10.
1993 Upper Deck Chipper Jones SP (#329): The silver signature parallel of Jones’ UD base rookie is a real condition-sensitive gem, valued at $1,000+ in top shape.
1993 Upper Deck Derek Jeter SP (#646): The silver parallel of Jeter’s iconic UD rookie is highly valuable in pristine condition, reaching $3,000+.
1994 Bowman’s Best Derek Jeter SP (#BB5): The scarce silver signature parallel of Jeter’s Bowman’s Best card is prized by collectors, valued at $2,500+ in top condition.
1994 Collector’s Choice Craig Biggio RC (#265): Biggio’s underrated Collector’s Choice design has gained steam, reaching $400 PSA 10.
1994 Donruss Preferred Ivan Rodriguez RC (#101P): “Pudge” Rodriguez was the game’s best defensive catcher. His Preferred rookie tops $500 in top shape.
1994 Leaf Ken Griffey Jr. SP (#94): The silver parallel of Griffey’s popular Leaf design is a true condition-sensitive gem, valued over $1,000 in pristine condition.
1994 Pinnacle Chipper Jones SP (#357S): The silver signature parallel of Jones’ Pinnacle rookie is highly coveted. PSA 10s have sold for around $1,000.
1994 Score Jeff Bagwell SP (#648S): Bagwell’s scarce silver parallel from Score has reached $800 in top condition.
1994 Studio Derek Jeter SP (#44): The Studio silver parallel of Jeter’s true sophomore card remains a highly valuable key rookie, worth $2,000+ in top shape.
1994 Topps Gold Chipper Jones (#646): Chipper’s popular Topps Gold parallel from his true rookie year has sold for over $500 in top condition.
1994 Upper Deck Chipper Jones SP (#329): The silver signature parallel of Jones’ flagship UD card is a true condition-sensitive gem valued at $1,000+ in pristine condition.
1994 Upper Deck Derek Jeter SP (#646): The silver parallel of Jeter’s iconic sophomore UD card is highly valuable, reaching over $3,000 in PSA 10.
1995 Bowman’s Best Derek Jeter SP (#BB8): The scarce silver signature parallel of Jeter’s Bowman’s Best sophomore card is prized, valued at $2,000+ in top condition.
1995 Collector’s Choice Jeff Bagwell SP (#265S): Bagwell’s scarce silver signature parallel from Collector’s Choice has reached $600 in PSA 10.
1995 Donruss Preferred Ivan Rodriguez SP (#101PS): The elusive silver parallel of Pudge’s Preferred sophomore card is a true condition-sensitive key, valued at $1,000+ in pristine condition.
1995 Finest Refractors Ivan Rodriguez (#184): Rodriguez’s popular Finest design, found as a tough rainbow refractor, has exceeded $1,000 in top condition.
1995 Leaf Ken Griffey Jr. SP (#95): The silver parallel of Griffey’s popular Leaf design remains a true condition-sensitive gem valued at over $1,000 in top shape.
1995 Pinnacle Chipper Jones SP (#357S): Jones’ scarce silver signature parallel from Pinnacle has sold for around $800 in top condition.
1995 Score Jeff Bagwell SP (#648S): Bagwell’s tough-to-find silver parallel from Score has reached $700 in PSA 10.
1995 Studio Derek Jeter SP (#44): The Studio silver parallel of Jeter’s true sophomore card is highly valuable, worth $2,000+ in top condition.
1995 Topps Gold Chipper Jones (#646): Chipper’s popular Topps Gold parallel from his true sophomore year has exceeded $500 in top shape.
1995 Ultra Derek Jeter (#117): Jeter’s scarce and popular Ultra design has reached $500 in top condition.
1995 Upper Deck Chipper Jones SP (#329): The silver signature parallel of Jones’ flagship UD sophomore card is valued at $1,000+ in pristine condition.
1995 Upper Deck Derek Jeter SP (#646): The silver parallel of Jeter’s iconic sophomore UD card remains a true condition-sensitive gem valued over $3,000 in PSA 10.
1996 Bowman’s Best Derek Jeter SP (#BB9): The elusive silver signature parallel of Jeter’s Bowman’s Best junior card is highly coveted at $2,000+ in top shape.
1996 Collector’s Choice Craig Biggio SP (#265S): Biggio’s scarce silver signature parallel has exceeded $
