Derek Jeter 1993 rookie baseball cards

When Derek Jeter had his 3,000th career hit, he wrote his ticket to the hall of fame. On July 9, 2011, Jeter drove a David Price fastball into the left-center field seats for his 3,000th career hit. Derek was only the second player in major league history to hit a home run for the milestone, Wade Boggs being the other. Throw went 5-for-5 that day, including driving in the winning race. Talk about a fantastic day!

Once this milestone was achieved, the value of Derek Jeter’s rookie baseball cards increased and will continue to skyrocket as he is sure to enter the hall of fame in his first year of eligibility. In the rich and storied history of the New York Yankees franchise, he is the first Yankee to have 3,000 hits. He is a true leader on and off the field, and an excellent role model.

In addition to his 3,000-hit milestone, Derek Jeter is also known for his heads-up defensive play. Who couldn’t forget the now famous ‘flip’ play against the Oakland A’s in the 2001 ALCS that snapped the A’s winning streak?

There’s no doubt that Derek will be in the hall of fame, and his number two will be retired, along with a plaque in monument park. Derek Jeter will truly be remembered as one of the Yankees’ all-time greats. Is he the best Yankee? Well, he’s the Yankees’ all-time hit leader, time will tell.

The most popular Derek Jeter rookie cards are made by the Topps and Upper Deck companies.

1993 Upper Deck Derek Jeter Rookie Card

The current book value is $25-$35, depending on the condition of the card. Professionally graded cards can cost much more, but remember that some scoring services may charge up to ten dollars just to score your card, and you’ll need to send it to them if you’re not local.

Derek Jeter Topps Baseball Card

This is the 1993 Topps Jeter rookie card. The value ranges from $15-$25, again depending on the condition of the card. Any of these Jeter rookie cards would be an excellent investment, and you should get them while the price is still very reasonable.

1993 Upper Deck SP Foil Edition

This is the cream of the crop for a Derek Jeter rookie card, it is a special edition foil card that is very hard to come by. Value from 75 to 100 dollars for this card.