Top 10 Most Expensive Albert Pujols Baseball Cards Of All Time

Top 5 Most Expensive Albert Pujols Baseball Cards Of All Time. Photo: knowinsiders.

Who is Albert Pujols?

Albert Pujols is a professional baseball player who emigrated from the Dominican Republic to the US. He has played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the ‘St. Louis Cardinals’ and for the ‘Los Angeles Angels.’ He is a highly regarded hitter and was unanimously voted as the ‘Rookie of the Year’ in his opening season of the ‘National League’ (NL). Among the various tournaments that he has won are two ‘World Series’ and three ‘NL’ championships. He has established various records and has won several awards, including the ‘Most Valuable Player’ (MVP) of the ‘NL’ thrice and the ‘Sporting News Player of the Decade.’ Though his performance has experienced frequent ups and downs in the recent past, he continues to play for the ‘Angles’ to date and is a strong contender for the ‘Hall of Fame.’ He has had 11,000 plate appearances in his career and is the ninth player to have crossed the 600-home run mark.

According to thefamouspeople.com, he is married to Deidre and has five children, including one from Deidre’s previous relationship. He and his wife launched the ‘Pujols Family Foundation,’ which creates awareness about Down syndrome. He has become a US citizen but maintains close ties with his motherland. He visits his homeland regularly and also provides assistance to the poor and the disabled there. Albert Pujols still has a lot of hard hitting left in him.

Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium on May 15, 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Scott Kane/Getty Images)

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List of top 10 most expensive baseball cards of Albert Pujols

1. 2001 Bowman Chrome Refractor Albert Pujols 340 RC /500 Auto Autograph PSA 7 PMJS - $45,000

2. 2001 UD SP Authentic Limited #126 Albert Pujols Rookie Card (#05/50) Jersey Number! SCG MT+ 9.5 - $43,200

3. 2001 Bowman Chrome #340 Albert Pujols Refractor Signed Rookie Card (#243/500) PSA GEM MT 10 - $39,600

4. 2001 Bowman Chrome #340 Albert Pujols Signed Rookie Card (#5/500) BGS GEM MINT 9.5/BGS 10 Pujols Uniform - $29,000

5. 2001 SP Authentic "SP Limited Gold" #126 Albert Pujols Rookie Card (#13/50) – PSA GEM MT 10 - $28,800

6. 2001 Albert Pujols Bowman Chrome Auto Rookie /500 - $25,000

7. 2001 Topps Traded Gold Albert Pujols Rookie - $15,000

8. 2001 Topps Chrome Traded Albert Pujols/Ichiro Suzuki Gold Rookie - $15,000

9. 2001 SP Authentic Albert Pujols Rookie /1250 – $12,000

10. 2001 Topps Traded #T247 Albert Pujols RC – $7,000

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What are top 10 most expensive baseballs cards?

At one point in time, Albert Pujols was at the top of the popularity list when it comes to sports cards and collectibles. With a panache for clutch-hitting in addition to his ability to hit for power, Pujols will always be a Cardinal in the hearts and minds of St. Louis fans after leading his team to a World Series title in 2011, as cardboardconnection.com reported.

Signed pieces of memorabilia, including balls, bats and jerseys command top-dollar on the secondary market, a testament to his continued popularity amongst fans and collectors alike. Items signed as a member of the Cardinals do carry a slight premium.

All of Albert Pujols' rookie cards hail from 2001 with his autographed 2001 Bowman Chrome #340 being the most coveted. Some of his other rookie cards include pieces of game used bat and game worn jersey swatches. Fortunately for those without deep pockets, Pujols has several other rookie cards to choose from (42 in total) at varying prices.

1. 2001 Bowman Chrome Refractor Albert Pujols 340 RC /500 Auto Autograph PSA 7 PMJS - $45,000

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As goldinauctions.com reported, graded MT+ 9.5 by SGC. Rookie Card. The prodigious slugger Albert Pujols stars on this Upper Deck SP AUthentic “Future Watch” debut-year collectible. The future Hall of Famer posted a season for the ages in his rookie campaign, turning in a triple crown slash line of .329/37/130 for St. Louis in 2001. The limited-edition piece is serial-numbered “05/50,” matching Pujols’ iconic jersey number with the Cardinals and Angels! A tremendous Pujols debut-year collectible, in envious Mint-plus condition.

2. 2001 UD SP Authentic Limited #126 Albert Pujols Rookie Card (#05/50) Jersey Number! SCG MT+ 9.5 - $43,200

Graded MT+ 9.5 by SGC. Rookie Card. The prodigious slugger Albert Pujols stars on this Upper Deck SP AUthentic “Future Watch” debut-year collectible. The future Hall of Famer posted a season for the ages in his rookie campaign, turning in a triple crown slash line of .329/37/130 for St. Louis in 2001. The limited-edition piece is serial-numbered “05/50,” matching Pujols’ iconic jersey number with the Cardinals and Angels! A tremendous Pujols debut-year collectible, in envious Mint-plus condition.

3. 2001 Bowman Chrome #340 Albert Pujols Refractor Signed Rookie Card (#243/500) PSA GEM MT 10 - $39,600

Graded GEM MT 10 by PSA. Rookie Card. Among more than 200 copies recorded in PSA's census reporting, just seven examples have achieved this example's lofty tier. The superstar slugger and future Hall of Famer has scripted a solid and bold, blue marker signature on the obverse of this ultra-premium collectible. The elite, limited-edition piece is serial-numbered "243/500." A caption on the card's front declares, "Certified Autograph Issue," attesting to the authenticity of the signature and serving as Topps' COA. A spectacular, debut-year collectible of an iconic baseball figure, in Gem Mint condition.

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4. 2001 Bowman Chrome #340 Albert Pujols Signed Rookie Card (#5/500) BGS GEM MINT 9.5/BGS 10 Pujols Uniform - $29,000

Graded GEM MINT 9.5 by BGS, with signature graded "10" by Beckett. Rookie Card. Among the more than 380 examples of this card in Beckett's census reporting, only one has achieved a higher grade. Albert Pujols tracks the flight of a big fly on this shining Bowman Chrome rookie card. A three-time National League Most Valuable Player and one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, Pujols has tallied more RBIs than any man in MLB history not named Babe Ruth or Hank Aaron.

"The Machine" returned to St. Louis for the 2022 MLB campaign as he progresses toward his 700th career home run. Pujols has signed the card's front in blue ink. The card's BGS condition report: Centering: 9, Corners: 9.5, Edges: 9.5, Surface: 10. (This is the only copy confirmed with a "10" Surface subgrade.) A statement on the card affirms the manufacturer's guarantee of authenticity for the piece's content and serves as the item's COA. Additionally, a holographic Topps authentication label (#3040080) is adhered to the card's back. The limited-edition piece is serial-numbered "298/500."

5. 2001 SP Authentic "SP Limited Gold" #126 Albert Pujols Rookie Card (#13/50) – PSA GEM MT 10 - $28,800

Graded GEM MT 10 by PSA. Rookie Card. On the obverse of this top-notch, low-mintage collectible, the superstar slugger and future Hall of Famer demonstrates the form that would lead to more than 3,200 hits. The stance shown here allowed the resolute competitor to eclipse Willie Mays' esteemed 660 career HR total. And this great player is still active, and still productive, two decades later! Albert Pujols' remarkable record of achievement is fittingly honored by this ultra-premium collectible. The elite, limited-edition piece is serial-numbered "13/50." A spectacular, debut-year memento of an iconic baseball figure, in Gem Mint condition.

6. 2001 Albert Pujols Bowman Chrome Auto Rookie /500 - $25,000

As with so many modern players, the Bowman Chrome Auto prospect card is king.

The crown jewel for Pujols collectors, its value is dictated in large part by its scarcity. There are only 500 of the 2001 Bowman Chrome Auto in circulation, and just seven PSA 10s. A BCG 9 recently sold on eBay for $25,000.

For reference, Nationals phenom Juan Soto’s Bowman Chrome Auto Refractor prospect card already commands around $4,700 as a PSA 9, with list prices as high as $13,500 on eBay for a PSA 10. By the time Pujols is enshrined in Cooperstown, collectors who didn’t jump on this card early will have missed the boat.

7. 2001 Topps Traded Gold Albert Pujols Rookie - $15,000

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Aesthetically, there are few cards more appealing than the Topps Gold Pujols rookie. Financially, there are few unnumbered modern cards that are more expensive. The 2001 Topps Traded card is Pujols’ first MLB rookie card to be released by Topps. There are just 19 PSA 10s in existence, with one selling earlier this year on eBay for $15,000.

Even the base version of this Prince Albert rookie card is going for around $7,000.

8. 2001 Topps Chrome Traded Albert Pujols/Ichiro Suzuki Gold Rookie - $15,000

2001 Topps Traded Ichiro Suzuki / Albert Pujols Gold rookie card. Photo: boardroom.tv.

Albert Pujols wasn’t the only future Hall of Famer to debut in 2001. Pujols shared the headlines with a certain Japanese superstar who took the American League by storm. Ichiro landed both the AL Rookie of the Year and MVP awards in ’01, while Pujols won NL Rookie of the Year honors and finished fourth in MVP voting.

The 2001 Topps Chrome Traded Gold card is split down the middle, with the two stars sharing the special rookie card. With a PSA 10 population of six, you can find this highly-coveted dual rookie card listed for as much as $15,000 on eBay.

The next time these two share real estate like this, it will be in the halls of Cooperstown.

9. 2001 SP Authentic Albert Pujols Rookie /1250 – $12,000

Like the next card on this list, one of the things that makes this card so special is its scarcity. At current, there are only six Cards certified as PSA 10s. One interesting thing collectors will notice is the back of this card predicts how far Pujols career was going to go. According to Boardroom, the quote on the back of the card is “he has the skills to become an all-star.” Considering the value of some of the Cards on this list, Pujols neatly fits onto that list, as moneyinc.com reported.

10. 2001 Topps Traded #T247 Albert Pujols RC – $7,000

The 265-card base pack in the Topps Traded program was released in October 2001. The 2001 Topps Traded and 2001 Topps Chrome Traded sets were consolidated. As moneyinc.com reported, there were ten Cards in each pack, with eight 2001 Topps Traded and two 2001 Topps Chrome Traded cards. The 265-card deck is classified as follows: 99 Cards featuring player trades made between the 2000 off-season and the 2001 season; 60 future stars who have never appeared alone on a Topps card; 55 rookies who make their Topps debut; six managers (T145-T150) who have either switched teams or were newly hired for the 2001 season; and 45 traded reprints (T100 through T144) of rookie Cards featured in previous Topps Traded sets.

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