In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 most valuable Michael Jordan baseball cards from his stint in Minor League Baseball.
$898
The coming card in our list, at number 8, is the most valuable baseball card of Michael Jordan, the Parallel Diamond Electric Generation Next Deck Upper 1994.
In May 2020, an PSA 10 of this card was bought for $898, while presently on eBay, a PSA 8 is being presented for $250.
2. 1990 SCD Baseball Pocket Price Guides – Hand Cut – #51
$16,993
Number two on our list also sees a massive jump in price, with a recorded sale price of nearly $17,000 for this clocking card from PSA, the highest price recorded.
Interestingly, this card is the first on our list to record Jordan as a basketball player, which he still was in 1990.
SCD decided to include MJ because, during the NBA off-season of 1989, he joined the White Sox for hitting practice.
In the Pocket Price Guide, he teamed up with iconic MLB players from the early 1990s such as Cal Ripken Jr. And Darryl Strawberry, showcasing his impressive skills and excelling at batting.
8. 1994 Upper Deck – #19
$932.28
Uncommon Michael Jordan baseball cards would not have been anywhere near the top 10 list of the median selling price for a PSA 10 of this 1994 Upper Deck #19, which is $668.94.
However, in May 2021, a sole card of this kind was purchased for an astounding $932.28.
4. 1994 Collector’s Choice – Gold Signature – #23
$2,005
Collectors are particularly fond of gold signature baseball cards, especially those featuring baseball (or basketball) legends.
At the auction in 2021, the 1994 Collector’s Choice, which showcases Jordan’s iconic #23, was sold for an unprecedented $2,005, marking the third card on our ranking that displays the esteemed MJ autograph.
5. 1994 Collector’s Choice – Gold Signature – #661
$1,878
This baseball card, called “Class” Rookie, was a part of the collection that included the names Delgado Carlos and Ramirez Manny, among other prominent ones.
This card, which came in parallel versions with either silver or gold autograph facsimile Jordan’s, fetched a massive $1,878 at the auction.
6. 1995 Collector’s Choice Special Edition – Gold Signature – #238
$1,125
This unique edition version of the 1995 Collector’s Choice set showcased cards with blue, silver, and gold borders.
The silver and gold editions also feature Jordan’s replica signature, with the gold edition naturally being the most precious.
The highest selling price for a PSA 10 of this card was $1,125 in April 2021.
7. 1991 Ballstreet Hand Cut – #19
$999.99
The first card listed on Ballstreet is a rare one, which has just been sold for an astonishing buy-it-now price of $999.99 in an online sale of 10 PSA.
You can purchase an unrevised edition on eBay for only $14.99.
3. 1994 Upper Deck SP – Holoview Red – #16
$6,400
The 1994 SP Holoview Red ranks third on our list and experiences a significant increase in price compared to the fourth-ranked item.
It’s also the initial Michael Jordan White Sox card on this list to be sold for more than $5,000.
The highest amount ever paid for a PSA 10 card is an enormous $6,400, however, a PSA 9 version of this card was recently sold for a mere $454.88.
9. 1994 Upper Deck – Next Generation Electric Diamond – Base – #8
$898.88
The ninth item on our list is essentially the same card as number ten, but it is the authentic version instead of being parallel.
The PSA 10 card achieved a historic price of $898.88 in April 2021, while the PSA 9 variant of the same card typically sells for an average price of $81.57.
1. 1991 Upper Deck – #SP1
$18,988
The most valuable baseball card of Michael Jordan, which predates his professional baseball career, is another one.
In 1990, before the charity game between the White Sox and Cubs in the Windy City Classic, “His Airness” was captured in a photograph while practicing batting on the Upper Deck. This photo is showcased on a 1991 card.
On average, a PSA 10 of this card is sold for $650.75. So, why did someone spend almost $19,000 for one?
Without saying it’s one of the rarest baseball cards in the world, this card was paid for a record price of any Jordan Michael card, for a pristine version with a rare black label.