The Hall Of Fame & Potential Hall Of Fame Rookie Cards Of The 2000’s: 2000 & 2001

[Mike D.]

I recently wrote an article on the Hall of Fame and potential Hall of Fame rookie cards in 2000 and 2001 product. What do you think of the list? Who makes it and who doesn't? Did I miss anyone?

The Hall Of Fame & Potential Hall Of Fame Rookie Cards Of The 2000’s: 2000 & 2001

[swarmee]

Here is Google's AI answer:

who were the top baseball players with rookie cards in 2000 and 2001?
Baseball rookie cards from 2000 and 2001 feature several players who went on to have successful careers and become collector's favorites. Based on search results, the top players with highly sought-after rookie cards during this period include:
Albert Pujols: Debuted in 2001, he quickly established himself as a premier hitter and ultimately, one of the greatest players of his generation. His cards from the 2001 Topps and Topps Chrome Traded sets are particularly popular.
Ichiro Suzuki: Hailing from Japan, Ichiro made a splash in his 2001 rookie season, winning both the Rookie of the Year and MVP awards, according to Sports Illustrated. His 2001 Topps Chrome Traded card is especially desirable.
Miguel Cabrera: Although he debuted later in 2003, Cabrera's 2000 Topps Chrome Traded #T40 card is considered one of the iconic rookie cards of the 2000s.
Travis Hafner: While not as decorated as Pujols or Ichiro, Hafner had a productive career and his rookie card can be found in the 2001 Topps set.
Jake Peavy: A talented pitcher, Peavy's rookie card is another key card from the 2001 Topps set.
Adam Wainwright: His rookie card is featured in the 2000 Topps Traded & Rookies set.
Josh Hamilton: His rookie card with Corey Myers is available in the 2000 Topps set.
Joe Mauer: Although his most valuable rookie card is from 2002, he was drafted in 2001, according to Sports Illustrated.
Other players with rookie cards in these years who enjoyed good careers include:
Alfonso Soriano
CC Sabathia
Ben Sheets
It is worth noting that the value and desirability of these cards can vary greatly depending on factors like condition, rarity (e.g., parallel versions, autographs), and player accomplishments.
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Neither Hafner, Peavy, Wainwright (200 wins, 45 WAR), Hamilton, Soriano, nor Sheets were anything special enough to get more than courtesy votes for HOF. Wainwright maybe the closest for peak and career length? Soriano flamed out quick. Hafner, Peavy, Sheets were average players and more compilers.

Sabathia and Soriano's RC are in 1999. Mauer's is in 2002, as noted above. So it looks like you mined everyone out, and the AI didn't catch K-Rod as a hopeful/contender.

[Mike D.]

Originally Posted by swarmee

Here is Google's AI answer:

Neither Hafner, Peavy, Wainwright (200 wins, 45 WAR), Hamilton, Soriano, nor Sheets were anything special enough to get more than courtesy votes for HOF. Wainwright maybe the closest for peak and career length? Soriano flamed out quick. Hafner, Peavy, Sheets were average players and more compilers.

Sabathia and Soriano's RC are in 1999. Mauer's is in 2002, as noted above. So it looks like you mined everyone out, and the AI didn't catch K-Rod as a hopeful/contender.

So, I can still out-analyze AI. Not sure how many more years that will be true...the "human writer" may be an endangered species at some point!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Cabrera also has this card which IMO is way better than his base RCs.

[Mike D.]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Cabrera also has this card which IMO is way better than his base RCs.

That is a great card for sure!