The 1993 Donruss baseball card set was one of the most popular and valuable releases from the brand during the early 1990s. While not quite as iconic or valuable as some of the classic 1980s Donruss sets, the ’93 edition featured a variety of stars, rookies, and parallel inserts that have held up well over the past few decades. Let’s take a closer look at some of the top cards collectors seek out from this 726-card base set.

Ken Griffey Jr. (card #1) – Widely considered the greatest player of his generation, Griffey was already a superstar by 1993. His iconic upper deck rookie from 1989 is one of the most valuable baseball cards ever printed. While not quite on that level, Griffey’s sharp looking 1993 Donruss card remains highly sought after by collectors. With his sweet swing and effortless style of play, Griffey was already a fan favorite by this point in his career. Many consider this to be one of his best and most iconic baseball card images. PSA 10 Gem Mint copies regularly sell for $100-200.

Barry Bonds (card #27) – Arguably the greatest power hitter of all-time, Bonds was in his physical prime during the early 1990s. By 1993, he was a perennial MVP candidate and one of the game’s most feared sluggers. This sharp looking Donruss portrait shows “The Barry” in the on deck circle, bat ready. Bonds would go on to win his first of an eventual record seven MVP awards later that season. High grade PSA 10 examples can fetch $75-150.

Derek Jeter (card #132) – One of the true superstars and career Yankees, Jeter’s iconic career was just getting started in 1993. As a rookie, he showed flashes of the skills and leadership that would define his Hall of Fame career. This was Jeter’s first major national baseball card appearance. While not a true rookie card since he had prior minor league issues, it remains a key piece for any Jeter PC. PSA 10s trade for $75-150.

Frank Thomas (card #156) – Nicknamed “The Big Hurt,” Thomas was already one of the game’s most feared sluggers by 1993. That season he would win his first of two MVP awards while hitting .317 with 41 home runs. This sharp Donruss portrait shows the muscular Thomas in the on deck circle, bat at the ready. High grade PSA 10 versions can reach $100-200.

Chipper Jones (card #166) – One of the true superstars of the 1990s and 2000s, Jones’ Hall of Fame career got off to an electrifying start. As a 21-year-old rookie in 1993, he hit .253 with 18 home runs and helped lead the Braves to a World Series title. This was Chipper’s first major national card appearance and remains a key piece for any Braves or Jones PC. PSA 10s are $75-150.

Roberto Alomar (card #191) – Already a two-time Gold Glove winner by 1993, Alomar was one of the game’s premier second basemen. That season he would hit .323 with career highs of 14 home runs and 71 RBI while leading the Blue Jays to another World Series title. This sharp Donruss image shows the athletic Alomar fielding a ground ball. PSA 10s trade between $50-100.

Craig Biggio (card #221) – One of the true iron men of baseball, Biggio was already an All-Star caliber player by 1993 in his fifth MLB season. That year he hit .251 with 14 home runs and 65 RBI primarily as Houston’s second baseman. This marked one of Biggio’s early prominent baseball cards before he transitioned to catcher later in his Hall of Fame career. PSA 10s sell for $50-100.

Tom Glavine (card #245) – A future Hall of Famer and one of the best lefties of his generation, Glavine was already establishing himself as an ace by 1993. That season he went 20-8 with a 2.67 ERA to finish third in NL Cy Young voting. This sharp Donruss image shows Glavine on the mound, about to deliver to the plate. PSA 10 copies can reach $75-150.

Greg Maddux (card #246) – Arguably the greatest pitcher of the 1990s and one of the all-time greats, Maddux was in his prime during this era. The 1993 season saw him go 20-11 with a stellar 2.36 ERA and his first of four straight Cy Young awards. This classic Donruss portrait remains one of Maddux’s most iconic baseball cards from his dominant years in Atlanta. PSA 10s trade between $100-250.

Randy Johnson (card #327) – Already a power lefty ace by 1993, “The Big Unit” was on the verge of superstardom. That season he went 16-14 with a 3.24 ERA and 284 strikeouts for Seattle. At 6-foot-10, Johnson truly towered over everyone on the field in a way no one had seen before. This imposing Donruss image shows just how massive the Big Unit was in his physical prime. PSA 10s can reach $75-150.

Parallel Inserts – In addition to the base set, 1993 Donruss also featured several popular parallel insert sets that added value and scarcity. The Gold Foil parallels (1/750 odds) featured gold foil lettering on players like Griffey, Bonds, and Maddux. These parallel the base design but with gold treatment. The Action All-Stars parallels featured colorful photo variations of stars like Thomas, Biggio, and Bagwell. Both parallel sets in high grades are valued significantly above their base counterparts.

The 1993 Donruss set remains a highly collectible release due to its star power roster and memorable photography. While not as rare or iconic as some 1980s Donruss sets, key rookie and star cards from ’93 have held up extremely well. The base cards of stars like Griffey, Bonds, Maddux, and Big Unit remain affordable for most collectors compared to their upper deck and flagship counterparts from the same year. Add in the desirable parallel inserts and this set has plenty to offer for both vintage collectors and investors alike nearly 30 years later.