The 2000 Fleer baseball card set was released at the peak of the late 90s baseball card boom. While not the most iconic or memorable design of the era, the 2000 Fleer set featured some of the games biggest stars and rookies who would go on to have Hall of Fame careers. As with any vintage baseball card set, there are always a select few cards that hold significantly higher value than the rest of the set due to factors like the player featured, statistics on the back of the card, and overall rarity. Here are some of the most valuable cards from the 2000 Fleer baseball card set based on PSA 10 gem mint graded prices:

Chipper Jones Ultra SP (#’d /999) – At the top of the most valuable 2000 Fleer cards is the extremely rare Chipper Jones Ultra parallel short printed card numbered to just 999 copies. Graded PSA/DNA 10 gem mint, this Chipper Jones has sold for over $12,000 at auction. As one of the rarest cards in the entire 2000 Fleer set, the low print run coupled with featuring a surefire Hall of Famer in Chipper Jones makes this the undisputed crown jewel of the set financially.

Derek Jeter Ultra SP (#’d /999) – Much like the Chipper Jones card, Derek Jeter superstar status and the Ultra short print parallel numbering it to just 999 copies makes this one of the biggest bats in the 2000 Fleer set. In a PSA 10 mint condition this rare Jeter has sold for around $8,000. With Jeter’s iconic career and status as a fan favorite, his vintage rookie cards consistently demand top dollar prices like this Ultra parallel.

Roy Halladay SP (#’d /1000) – Breaking onto the scene in 2000, a young Roy Halladay rookie PSA 10 of his short printed parallel out of 1000 sold for around $4,500 at auction in recent years. Halladay would go on to have a dominant 16 year career including a perfect game and postseason no-hitter, making his scarce rookie cards some of the most sought after on the secondary market.

Mark McGwire Record Breakers card – Featuring McGwire after breaking Roger Maris’ single season home run record in 1998, high grade PSA 10 versions of this McGwire “record breakers” stamped card have sold for over $3,000. Iconic McGwire home run chasing inserts and parallels from the late 90s boom years remain popular with collectors.

Sammy Sosa Record Breakers card – Like the McGwire above, Sosa shattered the single season home run record just a year later in 1998. High gem mint PSA 10 examples of Sosa’s “record breakers” card have reached close to $2,500 at auction. Both home run record holders are featured on rare inserts in the 2000 Fleer set.

Jim Thome Ultra SP (#’d /999) – Much like the Chase cards above, Thome’s dominance as a power hitter in the late 90s and 2000s is remembered through cards like this scarce Ultra parallel out of 999 copies. Top grades in PSA 10 condition have brought around $2,000 due to the low population.

Alfonso Soriano rookie card – As one of the most exciting and hyped rookies of 1999-2000, high grade versions of Soriano’s base rookie card in PSA 10 have reached the $1,500 range on the current market. Soriano ended his career with over 400 home runs and was an All-Star in his prime.

Roy Oswalt rookie card – Future 20 game winner and All-Star Roy Oswalt’s lone rookie card from 2000 Fleer finds itself in the $1,000 range in top grades. Oswalt debuted in 2001 and was one of the dominant pitchers of the mid 2000s.

Mark Prior rookie card – On the heels of a 9-1 debut in 2001 and ROY runner up finish, Mark Prior rookie cards climbed up towards $1,000 range for mint condition copies before injuries derailed his career. High potential rookies from early 2000s sets remain popular.

Ichiro Suzuki rookie card – Although not his true US rookie issue, Ichiro’s impressive MLB debut season in 2001 and career .300+ average still makes his scarce 2000 Fleer US debut card worth $600-700 graded mint. Ichiro revolutionized the leadoff hitter position.

While there are many other notable star rookie and star player cards that can command $300-$500 in top grades as well, the above are generally considered the true high-dollar cards and most valuable pulls possible from 2000 Fleer factory sets in pristine mint condition grades. The combination of rare parallel printing, statistical milestones, Hall of Fame careers, and superstar status pushes the value of cards like Chipper Jones, Derek Jeter, and Mark McGwire over any others in the set. With the 2000 retro design continuing to live on in the hobby, cards like these should only appreciate further with time assuming proper preservation. For collectors looking to add some serious vintage cardboard heat to their collections, high grade versions of these powerhouse cards are definitely some of the prized possessions that can be unearthed from 2000 Fleer packs or chasing on the secondary market today.