The 2019 Topps baseball card set was released in February 2019 and contained a variety of valuable rookie cards and veteran stars. Let’s take a deeper look at some of the top cards from the set and analyze their current values.
One of the most coveted rookie cards in the 2019 Topps base set is Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. Acuña had a breakout season in 2018 that saw him finish second in the Rookie of the Year voting. He continued his stellar play in 2019 and has quickly become one of the faces of baseball. The Acuña rookie card from the 2019 Topps base set can fetch $40-50 in near mint condition. The update and Chrome versions of his rookie card hold similar values.
Another rookie sensation in 2019 was Houston Astros starting pitcher Forrest Whitley. While injuries have slowed his career progression, Whitley was still considered one of the top pitching prospects in baseball before debuting in the majors. His 2019 Topps rookie card in mint condition averages around $15-20 currently. Fellow Astros pitcher Corbin Martin, who debuted in 2019 as well, has a rookie card valued at $5-10.
Reigning American League MVP Mike Trout remains one of the most sought after names in baseball cards. Even a base rookie card of his sells for thousands. His standard issue cards from recent years can still hold solid value. A mint condition 2019 Topps Mike Trout base card will fetch $8-12 on the current market. Parallel and autographed versions of his 2019 cards have sold for hundreds as the future Hall of Famer remains in his prime.
The 2019 rookie class also featured Baltimore Orioles outfielder Yusniel Diaz, who was acquired from the Dodgers in the Manny Machado trade. Diaz made his MLB debut in 2019 and his Topps rookie card ranges from $3-5. Fellow Oriole rookie DJ Stewart has a cheaper rookie around $1-3. Indians pitcher Triston McKenzie, who many considered a top 100 prospect, has a $4-6 rookie despite not debuting until 2020.
Veteran superstars still possess value as well. A mint condition 2019 Topps base card of Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout goes for $8-12. A near mint/mint Shohei Ohtani rookie sells between $10-15 despite concerns over his return from injury. Reigning NL MVP Christian Yelich checks in around the $6-8 range. Two-time defending AL Cy Young award winner Justin Verlander hits $4-6.
Parallels and short prints from the 2019 Topps set that feature special designs, colors, and lower printing numbers command premiums. The highly coveted Topps chrome parallels offer some of the highest values. A 2019 Topps Chrome Red refractor parallel of Ronald Acuña Jr. has sold for over $150 in gem mint condition due to a scarcity of only 50 printed. Other popular parallels include the Rainbow Foil prints limited to 10 copies each.
Autographed and memorabilia cards from 2019 Topps hold the greatest potentials. A Ronald Acuña Jr. autographed patch card numbered to /25 moved for nearly $800. A Mike Trout autographed card reached almost $400. No-hit pitchers like Justin Verlander and Walker Buehler saw their autographed cards sell for $250-350. Rarer 1/1 ink autographed relic parallel cards featuring top names can sell for thousands.
The 2019 Topps baseball set featured several premier rookies like Ronald Acuña Jr. and established superstars like Mike Trout that remain highly valuable. While most base cards hold values of $5-15, special parallels and autographed cards provide the biggest hits. Rookies poised for stardom and veterans at the top of their games will likely retain or increase in value as collectors seek icons of the sport both future and present. The 2019 issue proved one of the best in recent years for providing cards of rising talents and established names alike that hold solid long term appeal.
