The 1992 Score baseball card set marked the 30th anniversary of the Score brand and included several rookie cards and stars of the era that have become highly valuable today. While not the flashiest design compared to some other early 1990s sets, 92 Score featured photography on every card and included many players entering their prime or just beginning their careers. Let’s take a look at some of the most valuable and sought-after 92 Score baseball cards that fetch high prices in the today’s collecting market.

Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card (card #132) – Widely considered one of if not the most iconic rookie card of the 1990s, Griffey’s Score debut is the crown jewel of the ’92 set and among the most valuable modern baseball cards period. Griffey was already a supernova talent by 1992 in just his third big league season and went on to have a Hall of Fame career. The condition sensitive Griffey rookie routinely sells for well over $1,000 in gem mint condition and pristine PSA 10 examples have sold for over $15,000. Many collectors see this as “the” rookie card to own from the junk wax era.

Frank Thomas rookie card (card #334) – Similar to Griffey, Thomas was a young slugging sensation by ’92 in just his second season. His rookie card is the second most valuable from the set and in top grades it can rival even Griffey’s value. PSA 10 Thomas rookies have brought over $10,000 at auction. Even in lower grades this is an iconic and historically significant card that every vintage collector wants in their collection.

Derek Jeter rookie card (card #624) – The Captain’s rookie is highly sought-after not just because of his Hall of Fame career but also due to his enduring popularityand all-time great Yankee pedigree. Jeter was just a promising rookie in 1992 but strong demand has made even low-grade copies of his Score debut fairly valuable in recent years. In pristine PSA 10 condition, a Jeter rookie can be worth $3,000-5,000.

Chipper Jones rookie card (card #655) – Another no-doubt future Hall of Famer, Jones was an Atlanta Braves legend and perennial MVP candidate throughout his 19-year career. As a rookie in 1992, he had already earned a spot on the Score roster and his is a key rookie card from the set. High-grade Chipper rookies have sold for over $2,000 showing his enduring fandom and the card’s significance.

Larry Walker rookie card (card # 716)- The smooth-swinging outfielder from Canada burst onto the scene in ’92 and went on to a stellar career, falling just short of Hall of Fame induction in recent votes. His rookie is tough to grade well due to the photo but high-end PSA 10 copies have sold for up to $1,000 reflecting his cult following. Great for Rockies fans and Canadian collectors.

Sammy Sosa rookie card (card #732) – One of the game’s all-time great power hitters, Sosa homered his way to stardom beginning with his 1992 rookie season. His debut Score issue shows promise of big things to come. Low popuation PSA 10 Sosa rookies are valued around $500-700 reflecting their scarcity and his legendary home run feats in the late 90s/early 2000s.

Tom Glavine rookie card (card #746) – The crafty Braves ace ruled in the 1990s winning two Cy Youngs. His rookie Season Score issue reflects his promise and eventual excellence. High-grade Glavine rookies are valued around $300-500 nowadays, especially for Braves fans honoring one of their club’s most accomplished modern arms.

Mariano Rivera rookie card (card #805) – Perhaps the most dominant closer in history, Rivera’s Hall of Fame case is airtight. His rookie appearance hints at greatness as the Hammer of God emerged in the mid-90s. Pristine PSA 10 Rivera rookies have crossed $500 with strong bids for such a historically significant Yankees card.

Randy Johnson rookie card (card #831) – The Big Unit put up jaw-dropping strikeout totals and dominated like few others in his later prime. As a rookie in ’92, this Score issue foreshadowed coming fireworks. Top-graded Johnson rookies eclipse $400 reflecting his eventual Cooperstown enshrinement and legend status.

Greg Maddux rookie card (card #838) – Already in his third season by ’92, Maddux was emerging as an ace but hadn’t quite hit his stride. Of course, he’d go on to dominate winning over 350 games. Even so, this early issue in PSA 10 condition can still fetch $300+ for its ties to an all-time great.

Carl Everett rookie card (card #903) – A controversial and slugging outfielder throughout the 1990s, Everett offered early promise depicted in his Score rookie. Despite attitude issues cutting his career short, pristine PSA 10 Everett rookies have still sold for $250-300 likely due to their scarcity and his solid ’92 campaign.

While the 1992 Score set overall is not among the most iconic or valuable from the junk wax era, it housed impressive rookie classes and future stars whose early issues retain great significance and demand among dedicated collectors today. Cards like the Griffey, Frank Thomas, and Jeter rookies clearly stand out, but even lesser-known rookie gems like Walker, Glavine and Rivera hold appreciation. For fans and investors, high-grade examples from this set remain a source of hobby treasures and popping rookies over 25 years later.