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Hello! If you’re looking for a list of the best Aaron Judge rookie and prospect (aka pre-rookie) baseball cards, then you’ve come to the right place.
Aaron Judge has quickly become one of the most popular players in Major League Baseball.
The towering outfielder made his debut with the New York Yankees in 2016, and he has already established himself as one of the premier power hitters in the game.
Judge's impressive performance on the field has led to increased interest in his rookie cards, which have become a hot commodity among collectors and investors.
While Aaron Judge cards are not currently worth as much as some other well-known veterans, they are expected to increase in value over time as Judge solidifies his place among baseball's elite.
For those looking to get in on the ground floor, Aaron Judge rookie cards are potentially a wise investment.
Thanks to his numerous accomplishments and extraordinary talent, Aaron Judge is sure to be one of the top players in baseball for years to come.
The experts here at Sports Card Sharks have spent countless hours sifting through each and every Kevin Durant rookie card on the market and have compiled a list of the ones we feel are the best of the best. Enjoy the list!
FAQs
The rookie cards we select for our lists are judged based on 3 criteria:
- Design / Aesthetics
- Price
- Rarity
At Sports Card Sharks, we tend to go against the grain. We typically aren’t buying what everyone else is buying when everyone else is buying it, so if you’re moving with the masses this may not be the right list for you. Adios!
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Aaron Judge Player Profile
MLB Draft: Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 31st round of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft from Linden High School and the New York Yankees in the 1st round (32nd) of the 2013 MLB June Amateur Draft from California State University, Fresno
College: Cal State University, Fresno
Team: New York Yankees
Position: Outfield
Height: 6' 7"
Weight: 282 lbs
Date of Birth: April 26, 1992
All-Star Appearances: 3x
Championships: 0x
Career Statistics: View Here
Why We Love Aaron Judge
- Rookie of the Year
- Home Run Derby Champion
- 3x All-Star
- 2x Silver Slugger
Our List of the Top Aaron Judge Rookie and Prospect Cards
1. 2013 Aaron Judge Bowman Sterling #AJ
While this card is technically prior to his MLB Debut and is considered a "Pre-Draft" rookie by many collectors, we still felt it was necessary to feature it because Judge looks like an absolute badass.
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2. 2017 Aaron Judge Topps Allen & Ginter #172
The Topps Allen & Ginter set always comes with cool vintage artwork and are a staple rookie card for many baseball card collectors.
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3. 2017 Aaron Judge Topps Five Star #FSA-AJ
This Five Star rookie card brings some flash and flare with it's design but the autograph is the real draw to this Aaron Judge card.
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4. 2017 Aaron Judge Topps Definitive #ARC-AJU
It should be noted that the card featured above is the green parallel which is a short print to /25. We love the elegant design of this Topps Definitive rookie card.
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5. 2017 Aaron Judge Topps Transcendent #2
There are a number of great Aaron Judge rookie cards available from the Topps Transcendent set but this particular one really stood out to us. We're obsessed with the vintage wood grain design of the card.
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6. 2017 Aaron Judge Topps Gallery #117
These Topps Gallery rookie cards are quite literally a work of art. The clean white design plus the gold accents really make this look like a high end rookie card. You also can't go wrong with any on-card autograph.
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7. 2017 Aaron Judge Topps Chrome #169
The 6' 7" Judge can get to just about anything hit his way and we love that his defense was featured on a rookie card despite being known for his power at the plate.
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8. 2017 Aaron Judge Topps Museum Collection #95
Similar to the Topps Gallery card above, this Topps Museum Collection rookie card could quite literally be featured in a museum.
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9. 2017 Aaron Judge National Treasures RPA #162
While Panini doesn't have the rights to featured the team names on the uniforms, the National Treasures set is still a crowd favorite for baseball card collectors.
This Aaron Judge rookie card features the trifecta of being a rookie card, plus a relic patch, and an autograph (RPA).
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10. 2013 Aaron Judge Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Autographs #BCAAJ
While this rookie card is also prior to his MLB Debut, most card collectors consider the Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Auto to be his first "true" rookie card and is one of the most highly sought-after by Judge collectors.
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About the Author:
Trevor Weitzel is the founder of Sports Card Sharks. His pro sports teams are the Timberwolves, Vikings and Twins (which is rough). If we’re talking college then we’re only talking the University of Arizona Wildcats – BEAR DOWN! He is also an avid reseller, crypto enthusiast, and digital marketer.