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.)

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1994 Upper Deck Classic Alumni ALEX RODRIGUEZ RC On Card Auto SP #298 PSA 10

Watchers: 31  
# of Bids: 18
Current Bid: $67
Auction Ends: 20-Feb-2025 03:02
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Sports Trading Card Collection Bulk Lot STORAGE FIND UNSEARCHED

Watchers: 18  
# of Bids: 6
Current Bid: $20.5
Auction Ends: 22-Feb-2025 13:02
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200 card baseball lot, autos, relics, numbereds, refractors, rookies

Watchers: 12  
# of Bids: 7
Current Bid: $6.5
Auction Ends: 17-Feb-2025 00:02
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1994 Flair Baseball Series 1 Factory Sealed Hobby Card Box

Watchers: 7  
# of Bids: 0
Current Bid: $79.99
Auction Ends: 18-Feb-2025 22:02
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Major Stars Over 1000+ NFL MLB NBA NASCAR Sports Card Lot Rookies Base & Stars

Watchers: 3  
# of Bids: 6
Current Bid: $10.5
Auction Ends: 19-Feb-2025 18:02
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(43) CT LOT ALEX RODRIGUEZ CLASSIC ROOKIE CARDS RC

Watchers: 3  
# of Bids: 3
Current Bid: $4.92
Auction Ends: 17-Feb-2025 03:02
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HUGE Baseball Card Lot Numbered Rookies Auto Relic GREAT VALUE #15

Watchers: 2  
# of Bids: 5
Current Bid: $5.5
Auction Ends: 22-Feb-2025 05:02
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1994 Upper Deck SP #15 Rookie Card Alex Rodriguez Foil PSA 8 NM/Mint

Watchers: 2  
# of Bids: 0
Current Bid: $24.99
Auction Ends: 18-Feb-2025 04:02
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1995 Summit Nth Degree #133 Alex Rodriguez RC, Rookie Card GMA 10 Mariners

Watchers: 2  
# of Bids: 1
Current Bid: $35
Auction Ends: 18-Feb-2025 04:02
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Huge lot of 1183 New York Yankees cards including inserts, rookies & stars

Watchers: 2  
# of Bids: 0
Current Bid: $110
Auction Ends: 17-Feb-2025 15:02
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Huge lot of 1265 New York Yankees cards including inserts, rookies & stars

Watchers: 2  
# of Bids: 0
Current Bid: $85
Auction Ends: 17-Feb-2025 15:02
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1994 Upper Deck ALEX RODRIGUEZ Rookie Card RC No. 24 NM-MT+ Seattle Mariners

Watchers: 1  
# of Bids: 0
Current Bid: $5
Auction Ends: 19-Feb-2025 21:02
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ALEX RODRIGUEZ 1994 Upper Deck SP Premier Prospects Foil Die Cut Rookie Card!

Watchers: 1  
# of Bids: 0
Current Bid: $39.99
Auction Ends: 20-Feb-2025 18:02
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ALEX RODRIGUEZ 1994 Upper Deck Star Rookie Card #24 PSA 8 Seattle Mariners

Watchers: 1  
# of Bids: 0
Current Bid: $7
Auction Ends: 19-Feb-2025 00:02
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Alex Rodriguez, 1994 Upper Deck SP #15, Rarer Die-Cut Rookie Card

Watchers: 1  
# of Bids: 0
Current Bid: $29.98
Auction Ends: 17-Feb-2025 02:02
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50 New York Yankees Baseball Card Lot; Rookies, Modern, Throwbacks, Stars, Mixed

Watchers: 1  
# of Bids: 0
Current Bid: $1.99
Auction Ends: 19-Feb-2025 20:02
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1993 Alex Rodriguez Seattle Mariners Upper Deck Alumni Rookie Trading Card #298

Watchers: 1  
# of Bids: 0
Current Bid: $0.99
Auction Ends: 18-Feb-2025 03:02
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1 Box - 1994 Flair Series 2 (24 packs) AROD Rookie Card + Insert Card

Watchers: 1  
# of Bids: 0
Current Bid: $90
Auction Ends: 16-Feb-2025 14:02
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Alex Rodriguez ROOKIE CARD 1994 Upper Deck AROD Baseball RC Mariners NY YANKEES

Watchers: 1  
# of Bids: 0
Current Bid: $0.99
Auction Ends: 16-Feb-2025 16:02
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Alex Rodriguez Rookie Card Lot

Watchers: 1  
# of Bids: 0
Current Bid: $35
Auction Ends: 23-Feb-2025 01:02
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ALEX RODRIGUEZ ROOKIE CARD 1993 Baseball Classic Acetate INSERT AROD RC

Watchers: 1  
# of Bids: 1
Current Bid: $0.99
Auction Ends: 17-Feb-2025 21:02
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