Possibly the most readily available A-Rod rookie can be found in 1994 Fleer Update, which was originally issued as its own 200-card factory set. In an effort to build a comprehensive group of the key Rodriguez cards, there were a few rookie cards that weren't able to be included in the main list. The big question is if the baseball writers will overlook his steroid controversies in voting for his membership to Cooperstown. His offensive credentials seem to make a strong case as he is just a few dingers shy of 700 career home runs, has won five home run titles, and holds the record for most career grand slams.

He would capture two of his MVP awards with the Bronx Bombers and win his only career World Series title in 2009.Īs Rodriguez's career comes to a close, his Hall of Fame aspirations are certainly up for discussion. He didn't find playoff success with the Rangers, however, and was traded to the New York Yankees in 2004. While with the Rangers, Rodriguez took his offensive production to the next level, averaging more than 50 home runs a season and adding more than 130 RBIs. Shop for Professionally Graded Alex Rodriguez cards on eBay. He would develop into the top slugger in the league and, after leaving the Mariners for the Texas Rangers, he would sign the largest player contract in baseball history. In 1996, he took over as the Mariners shortstop and exploded for 36 home runs and a career-high.

Just 17 years old, he spent the next two seasons splitting time between the major leagues and AAA. This list compiles some of the best Alex Rodriguez baseball cards, including several of his key rookie cards and autographs.Ī-Rod was a top baseball and football prospect in high school but opted to join the Seattle Mariners after being selected as the first pick in the 1993 amateur draft. His trading cards have also been some of the brightest spots in the era of overproduction during the late 1990s. Although controversies have followed him throughout his career, Alex Rodriguez was undoubtedly the most dominant hitter of the 2000s, belting more home runs than any other player during the decade and taking home three American League Most Valuable Player Awards.

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