The 2019 Topps baseball card series featured many highly sought after rookie cards from some of the game’s brightest young stars. As the players’ careers progress and living collectors continue to fuel demand, these rookie cards hold strong long-term value and appreciation potential. Let’s take an in-depth look at some of the most desirable 2019 Topps rookie cards on the market today.
Pete Alonso, New York Mets (Topps Chrome Refractor RC #132): Alonso burst onto the MLB scene in 2019, smashing a rookie record 53 home runs and winning the National League Rookie of the Year award. His Topps Chrome rookie refractor /99 is one of the true heavyweight rookie cards from the 2019 set and a cornerstone for any collection. Graded PSA/BGS 10 examples now sell for well over $1000.
Fernando Tatis Jr, San Diego Padres (Topps Chrome Refractor RC #132): Tatis immediately established himself as a budding superstar in 2019 with his elite power/speed combo and flair for the dramatic. Like Alonso, his Topps Chrome refractor rookie /99 is one of the most coveted 2019 rookie cards. High-grade copies regularly sell for $500-$1000 already.
Eloy Jimenez, Chicago White Sox (Topps Chrome Refractor RC #132): Jimenez showed prodigious power as a 21-year-old in 2019, slugging 31 home runs in his rookie campaign. His Topps Chrome refractor rookie is a strong long-term hold, with PSA 10 copies selling in the $300-$500 range currently.
Victor Robles, Washington Nationals (Topps Chrome Refractor RC #132): Robles established himself as a budding star and won a ring with the 2019 Nationals. While not quite the household name of others on this list yet, his refractor rookie remains a solid long-term investment graded PSA/BGS 10 for $150-$300.
Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros (Topps Chrome Refractor RC #132): Alvarez smashed 27 home runs in just 87 games as a rookie, finishing second in AL Rookie of the Year voting. Despite Houston’s sign-stealing scandal, his refractor rookie remains a strong long-term hold, with PSA 10 copies around $150-$250.
Cavan Biggio, Toronto Blue Jays (Topps Chrome Refractor RC #132): Biggio showed excellent plate discipline and pop as a rookie, with 16 home runs and a .369 OBP. As a legacy prospect and part of Toronto’s rebuild, his refractor rookie carries long-term appeal, selling PSA 10 for $100-$200 currently.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays (Topps Chrome Refractor RC #132): “Vlad Jr.” was one of the most hyped prospects ever and did not disappoint in his rookie year. Despite some struggles, his prodigious talent and Blue Jays future make his refractor one of the safest long-term investments at $100+ PSA 10.
Keston Hiura, Milwaukee Brewers (Topps Chrome Refractor RC #132): Hiura launched 19 home runs in just 84 games as one of 2019’s breakout rookies. As Milwaukee’s new young star, his refractor rookie shows strong potential, selling PSA 10 for $75-$150 already.
Jack Flaherty, St. Louis Cardinals (Topps Chrome Refractor RC #132): Flaherty emerged as an ace in 2019 with a minuscule 0.97 ERA after the All-Star break. His refractor rookie is a solid long-term hold for Cardinals fans and collectors, selling PSA 10 for $75-$125.
Chris Paddack, San Diego Padres (Topps Chrome Refractor RC #132): Paddack looked like a future ace as well in his rookie year, posting a stellar 3.33 ERA. As a key part of San Diego’s young core, his refractor rookie shows strong long-term promise at $75+ PSA 10.
Kyle Tucker, Houston Astros (Topps Chrome Refractor RC #132): Tucker showcased his five-tool talent in his September call-up. As Houston’s future left fielder, his refractor rookie remains undervalued today at $50+ PSA 10 with breakout potential.
Nick Senzel, Cincinnati Reds (Topps Chrome Refractor RC #132): Injuries hampered Senzel’s rookie year but he remains a possible future star. His refractor rookie is a solid long-shot speculation buy at $40+ PSA 10 with Cincinnati re-build upside.
Mike Soroka, Atlanta Braves (Topps Chrome Refractor RC #132): Soroka emerged as Atlanta’s ace with a stellar 2.68 ERA as a rookie. His refractor rookie looks like a strong long-term hold, selling PSA 10 for $40+ already in a strong market for Braves prospects.
The 2019 Topps Chrome rookie refractor cards of Alonso, Tatis Jr., Jimenez and others represent some of the most coveted modern rookie cards available. For collectors pursuing long-term value appreciation through today’s emerging young stars, these cards offer an excellent foundation. As the careers of these rookies continue to develop, so too will demand and prices for their flagship rookie cards from the 2019 Topps series.
