Derek Jeter Rookie Question...

I would say Jeter's true rookie cards would be the 1992 Little Sun High School prospects and Front Row Draft Picks

[swarmee]

And Derek Jeter's official Rookie Year is 1996, so these are all pre-rookies. But the widely accepted answer are the nationally released professional MLB sets from 1993 (also including Pinnacle and some others not yet named).

[yanksfan09]

Originally Posted by swarmee

And Derek Jeter's official Rookie Year is 1996, so these are all pre-rookies. But the widely accepted answer are the nationally released professional MLB sets from 1993 (also including Pinnacle and some others not yet named).

To confuse things even more, he also debuted in 1995 and had a number of MLB released issues that year after his call up which mention him debuting.

[irv]

I'm a fan of the Pinnacle myself.

[Harliduck]

Thanks Irv...that's a good looking card. Is there a reason it's so inexpensive? A BGGS 8 for $30? Was it double printed? Frankly that has the best eye appeal than the others, much better pose...I have honestly never heard of Pinnacle.

[swarmee]

Pinnacle was Score's attempt at an upgraded set. Not much following for that set, and as with most black bordered cards, shows edge chipping and damage much easier. I didn't mention it because you said you wanted to know about his "Best" cards.

[Harliduck]

Originally Posted by swarmee

Pinnacle was Score's attempt at an upgraded set. Not much following for that set, and as with most black bordered cards, shows edge chipping and damage much easier. I didn't mention it because you said you wanted to know about his "Best" cards.

I get that, and that is true. I'm looking at a couple Upper Deck SP Foils right now based on feedback...as I have said before, what a crazy time for cards. I'll dip my toe with this card...and run...lol.

Again...thanks all...J

The cheaper one of Front Row

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by rgpete

I would say Jeter's true rookie cards would be the 1992 Little Sun High School prospects and Front Row Draft Picks

I wouldn't, I'd call those minor league cards.

You can play 30 years in the minors, but your 1st year in MLB, you are a rookie

1992 Front Row was nationally released in packs but not MLB

[Harliduck]

Thanks for the replies...helps a lot and now I have a basic understanding. That era is quite confusing! The hunt is now on...

[yanksfan09]

There's also 1993 Bowman, Pinnacle, Score, and Select too which can be found cheap unless you want PSA 10 price will be quite a bit more.

[steve B]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

I wouldn't, I'd call those minor league cards.

You can play 30 years in the minors, but your 1st year in MLB, you are a rookie

DOH! had it backwards... As Emily Littella would say "nevermind"