Alex Rodriguez rookie cards have been on quite the roller coaster ride over the last 25 years or so — just like the man himself.
As A-Rod built his reputation and game with the Seattle Mariners during the 1990s, his cards rose right along with his fortunes in the game.
And, even as he gained a reputation for being somewhat self-centered and aloof after signing a monster contract with the Texas Rangers in January 2001, Rodriguez continued to build on his status as one of the greatest players in the sport.
Heck, many observers figured it might end up being an all-out footrace for the title of “Greatest Ever” between A-Rod and former Mariners teammate Ken Griffey, Jr.
A trade to the New York Yankees in February 2004 did little to dim Rodriguez’s star and definitely amplified his already megawatt profile in the game and beyond. For the next half decade or so, A-Rod continued to perform like the GOAT and added American League MVP awards with the Bombers in both 2005 and 2007, his second and third such hardware (the first came with Texas in 2003).
All during that stretch, his cards were among the hottest in the hobby — big surprise, right?
Even with diminished playing time due to hip (and other) ailments as the 2000s waned, A-Rod helped the Yankees to the 2009 World Series title, their first in a nearly a decade.
Of course, steroid problems in the 2010s, coupled with related suspensions and continued health issues, dimmed A-Rod’s star, with many deciding he wasn’t really worthy of the Hall of Famer, after all.
That notion will get put the test in 2022 when A-Rod joins fellow PED taintees Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens on the Cooperstown ballot for the first time.
Will A-Rod make the cut?
Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure — A-Rod cardboard still draws plenty of hobby attention, as evidenced by this list of the most-watched Alex Rodriguez rookie cards on eBay. It’s a fun list to watch, and updated every few minutes … so check back often!
Also: Check out the rest of our series listing the Hottest Baseball Cards on eBay.
(NOTE: The section below contains affiliate links to eBay listings for the card shown.)
HUGE (500+) ROOKIE AUTO PATCH PRIZM REFRACTOR #’d BASEBALL CARD LOT -DESCRIPTION
Watchers: 37 # of Bids: 20Current Bid: $44 Auction Ends: 05-Nov-2024 21:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
THE ULTIMATE 3,000-CARD BASEBALL BOX - NM+ RCS, STARS & GRIFFEY JR. AUTO! BOX 15
Watchers: 10 # of Bids: 4Current Bid: $3.25 Auction Ends: 08-Nov-2024 20:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
THE ULTIMATE 3,000-CARD BASEBALL BOX - NM+ RCS, STARS, VINTAGE/MODERN BOX 10
Watchers: 9 # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $0.99 Auction Ends: 08-Nov-2024 20:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
THE ULTIMATE 3,000-CARD BASEBALL BOX - NM+ RC, STARS & ARTIE WILSON AUTO! BOX 13
Watchers: 6 # of Bids: 1Current Bid: $0.99 Auction Ends: 08-Nov-2024 20:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
THE ULTIMATE 3,000-CARD BASEBALL BOX - NM+ RCS, STARS & YOGI BERRA PHOTO! BOX 12
Watchers: 5 # of Bids: 1Current Bid: $0.99 Auction Ends: 08-Nov-2024 20:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
THE ULTIMATE 3,000-CARD BASEBALL BOX - NM+ RC, STARS & RARE MANTLE PHOTO! BOX 14
Watchers: 5 # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $0.99 Auction Ends: 08-Nov-2024 20:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
1994 Flair Rookie Card Alex Rodriguez RC #340 PSA 10 GEM MINT
Watchers: 5 # of Bids: 13Current Bid: $22.5 Auction Ends: 06-Nov-2024 03:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
THE ULTIMATE 3,000-CARD BASEBALL BOX - NM+ RCS, STARS, VINTAGE/MODERN BOX 11
Watchers: 4 # of Bids: 2Current Bid: $11.5 Auction Ends: 08-Nov-2024 20:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
ALEX RODRIGUEZ 1994 SP HOLOVIEW RED DIE CUT SPECIAL F/X ROOKIE CARD PSA 9 MINT
Watchers: 4 # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $300 Auction Ends: 11-Nov-2024 13:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
Huge lot of 1305 Seattle Mariners cards including inserts, rookies & stars
Watchers: 2 # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $80 Auction Ends: 11-Nov-2024 13:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
2005 MLB Topps Baseball Yankees Hobby Factory Card Set Factory Sealed
Watchers: 2 # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $29.99 Auction Ends: 10-Nov-2024 19:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
1994 Classic Alex Rodriguez Rookie Card RC Cream of the Crop #C11 PSA 9 Mint👍👍
Watchers: 1 # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $0.99 Auction Ends: 08-Nov-2024 03:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
100X - Huge YANKEES Baseball Card Lot INSERT TOPPS ROOKIE - JUDGE JETER SOTO
Watchers: 1 # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $0.99 Auction Ends: 10-Nov-2024 19:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
Liquidating Nearly 15k Cards!!! HUGE Card Lot For HUGE Profit!!!
Watchers: 1 # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $4444 Auction Ends: 11-Nov-2024 15:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
(1) 2007 Fleer Ultra MLB Baseball Pack (5 Cards) Factory Sealed!
Watchers: 1 # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $2.99 Auction Ends: 07-Nov-2024 01:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
ALEX RODRIGUEZ ROOKIE CARD 1994 Classic YANKEES MARINERS RANGER Baseball AROD RC
Watchers: 1 # of Bids: 1Current Bid: $0.99 Auction Ends: 07-Nov-2024 04:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
New York Yankees 17 Card Lot COSMIC Chrome SP Aaron Judge Ssp Jazz Yogi Stanton
Watchers: 1 # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $5 Auction Ends: 07-Nov-2024 01:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
Lot Of 549 All Rookie Baseball Cards,Alex Rodriguez,Bo Bichette,Zac Gallen
Watchers: 1 # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $10 Auction Ends: 10-Nov-2024 08:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
1994 SP #15 Alex Rodriguez FOIL Rookie Card RC NM
Watchers: 1 # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $9.99 Auction Ends: 10-Nov-2024 23:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
Alex Rodriguez 1995 Pinnacle MLB #132 Rookie Gold Seal Card Seattle Mariners
Watchers: # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $1.98 Auction Ends: 06-Nov-2024 19:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
2008 SP Authentic #37 Alex Rodriguez 5 Card Lot
Watchers: # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $1.99 Auction Ends: 11-Nov-2024 00:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
1995 Score Alex Rodriguez #312 Seattle Mariners Baseball Rookie Card Mint- SALE
Watchers: # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $2.98 Auction Ends: 11-Nov-2024 22:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
1994 Flair Alex Rodriguez RC Rookie Card # 340 Seattle Mariners
Watchers: # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $5 Auction Ends: 06-Nov-2024 14:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
Alex Rodriguez Lot of 4 Baseball Cards Mint 1993, 1994, 1995, 1998 NM-M
Watchers: # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $51 Auction Ends: 06-Nov-2024 19:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
1994 Upper Deck SP Foil BGS 8.5 #15 Alex Rodriguez Rookie RC Rookie Card
Watchers: # of Bids: 0Current Bid: $75 Auction Ends: 08-Nov-2024 22:11 See full listing on eBay (affiliate link) |
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