Alex Rodriguez is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all-time. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners with the 1st pick in the 1993 MLB Draft. Alex Rodriguez was a gifted fielder and an even more dominant hitter who hit both average (career .295) and power (696 career home runs). He appeared to be a lock for the Hall of Fame but a black cloud surrounds his career due to the usage of PEDs (performance enhancing drugs). From a numbers’ perspective, it is hard not to consider him an all-time great despite the link to PEDs. Below is a look at some of his career accomplishments and highlights.
- 3x MVP
- 14x All-Star
- 10x Silver Slugger
- 2x Gold Glove
- 1x World Series Champion
Alex Rodriguez’s rookie card is in the 1994 SP set. It is a beautifully designed set however he is the only significant rookie in the set. For hit most recent paid signing, I purchased a raw card on eBay and sent along a teal paint pen. This card has one of the lowest immediate return on investment but I really enjoyed watching Alex Rodriguez. I also wanted the opportunity to have a more unique card by having one signed in paint pen vs the more common blue sharpie. Ultimately, I believe the Alex Rodriguez will eventually be inducted into the Hall of Fame. He paid the price for his rule infraction and is now playing a positive role in the sport as a mentor and well-respected baseball analyst.
Due to his popularity, I think this card will continue to steadily grow in value. If he does get inducted into the Hall of Fame then it will see a signifcant jump in value. Currently there are only 99 autographed Alex Rodriguez 1994 SP Foil rookie cards in the PSA registry.
Total Investment: $191.50
Estimated Value: $400
Return on Investment: 109%