Baseball cards have been popular collectibles for decades, with some vintage cards from the 1950s and 1960s selling for tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. There are also plenty of modern baseball cards from recent years that can be quite valuable, including several from Topps’ 2020 baseball card releases.

Topps has been the dominant baseball card company for decades, and their 2020 offerings included flagship sets like Series 1, Series 2, Update, and Stadium Club. Within those sets, several rookies and star players had cards that gained significant value in a short time. Let’s take a look at some of the top baseball cards from 2020 Topps releases that are worth money for collectors today:

Luis Robert Rated Rookie Card (#171) – Series 1

One of the biggest rookie stars of 2020 was White Sox outfielder Luis Robert. His performance lived up to immense hype, and the #171 card from Series 1 capturing his rookie season is one of the year’s most valuable. PSA 10 Gem Mint examples regularly sell for $300-500 raw or $500-800 graded. Even lower grades still command $100-200 due to Robert’s budding superstar status. He looks poised for huge things in the coming years.

Cristian Pache Rated Rookie Card (#89) – Series 1

Braves center fielder Cristian Pache didn’t debut until 2020 but was already a highly-regarded prospect. The #89 Rated Rookie card introduced collectors to his potential, and with a strong defensive debut season, values have risen significantly. PSA 10s sell for $150-250, with lower grades around $50-100 still. Pache could develop into a star and make this an even better long term hold.

Gavin Lux Rated Rookie Card (#198) – Series 1

Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux was brought up in 2019 but 2020 was his first full season, making the #198 card his true rookie issue. Lux showed potential with the bat that suggests stardom could be coming soon. As a result, his Series 1 Rated Rookie has gained value fast, with a PSA 10 now reaching $150-250 and lower grades holding $50-100 of value as well due to Lux’s upside.

Jasson Dominguez Prospect Card (#171) – Series 1

While he hasn’t debuted in the majors yet, Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez created immense hype as one of the highest-touted international prospects ever. His #171 Prospect card introduction to collectors was highly sought. PSA 10s have reached $300-500 already due to Dominguez mania. Even raw or lower graded versions still command $100-200 based on his potential. This is a card to hold long term.

Ronald Acuña Jr. Autograph Card (#152) – Series 1

Already one of baseball’s brightest young stars, Ronald Acuña Jr. autographed cards retain great value. The #152 autographed card from Series 1 has gained value steadily in line with Acuña’s continued rise. PSA 10s reach $400-600, with lower grades around $150-300. As Acuña emerges as a true superstar, these cards should only appreciate further.

Fernando Tatis Jr. Base Card (#74) – Series 1

Fernando Tatis Jr. broke out as one of MLB’s most exciting players in 2020 for the Padres, making any of his base cards quite valuable. The flagship #74 card from Series 1 in particular has gained value rapidly. PSA 10s now sell for $150-250, with lower grades still worth $50-100. As Tatis continues to produce at a superstar level, these cards are a smart long term hold.

Gavin Lux Autograph Card (#199) – Series 1

Parallel to his Rated Rookie card, Gavin Lux’s autographed variation from Series 1 has also gained value quickly. With his strong debut, Lux mania has collectors after any of his signed cards they can find. PSA 10 examples of this #199 autograph have reached $300-500, with lower grades holding $150-300 based on Lux’s rising star status.

Luis Robert Autograph Card (#172) – Series 1

Likewise, White Sox star Luis Robert’s autographed card parallel to his Rated Rookie has followed a similar upward trajectory. The #172 autographed variation has seen PSA 10s climb above $400-600 already. Even lower graded versions still fetch $200-400 due to Robert’s huge breakout season establishing him as a true elite talent.

Juan Soto Base Card (#231) – Series 1

Already a two-time All-Star at just 22 years old with the Nationals, Juan Soto is developing into a perennial MVP candidate. His base cards from flagship releases like the #231 in Series 1 remain very desirable for collectors. PSA 10s reach $100-150, with lower grades still at $40-80. Soto’s continued ascent makes these valuable long term holds.

Ronald Acuña Jr. Base Card (#153) – Series 1

The parallel base card to Acuña’s autographed variation, the #153 is another must-have for collectors following the Braves’ superstar. PSA 10s have reached $75-125, with lower grades around $30-60. Acuña’s breakout star power ensures any of his modern issue cards from flagship releases will retain strong collector demand and value going forward.

Bo Bichette Base Card (#249) – Series 1

Blue Jays star shortstop Bo Bichette had a breakout 2020 season that thrust him into the elite tier of young position players. His base card from the flagship Series 1 release as #249 has gained value accordingly. PSA 10s sell around $75-125, with lower grades still worth $30-60 based on Bichette’s rising star status.

Gleyber Torres Base Card (#262) – Series 1

Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres had a strong 2020 rebound campaign and remains one of baseball’s brightest young stars. The #262 base card highlighting his skills has retained great collector interest. PSA 10s reach $60-100, with lower grades around $25-50. Torres looks like a perennial All-Star, keeping his cards valuable.

While vintage cards can sell for astronomical sums, there are plenty of affordable modern gems to be found as well. Top young stars like Robert, Tatis Jr., Acuña Jr. and more have already produced cards from 2020 Topps releases that are worth significant money just one year later. With continued strong play, many of these rookie and star cards profile as great long term investments for savvy baseball card collectors.