
Manufacturer: Upper Deck
Set: 1989 Upper Deck Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Gary Sheffield
Position/Team: Shortstop for Brewers
Card #: 13
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
Card Values: See Pricing Data Below
Gary Sheffield was a powerful and controversial baseball player known for his explosive bat speed and long, successful career.
Sheffield played for eight different teams over his 22-year career, which lasted from 1988 to 2009. He was known as a fearsome hitter and earned a reputation as a clutch performer. In 1992, he won the National League batting title with a .330 average while playing for the San Diego Padres.
He became the 25th player in MLB history to reach the 500-home-run milestone. His 500th home run was also his first as a member of the New York Mets, a unique and historic accomplishment. Sheffield was a key member of the 1997 Florida Marlins team that won the World Series. He was selected to the All-Star team nine times, and he won the Silver Slugger Award five times.
Sheffield’s career was marked by a contentious relationship with management and a reputation for being outspoken. This personality, combined with his frequent trades, made him a controversial figure at times.
The 1989 Upper Deck Gary Sheffield “Star Rookie” card is considered by many collectors to be his most sought after rookie card.

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Pricing Data For This Rookie Card
Tracking the current market value for the 1989 Upper Deck Gary Sheffield Card #13. Below, find updated pricing data for ungraded (raw) copies, as well as verified PSA graded sales trends collected from secondary marketplaces.
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Raw/Ungraded: $2
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Grade 7: $7
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Grade 8: $10
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Grade 9: $14
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Grade 10: $40
Data Updated: June 2026
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Did You Know? While he broke into the majors as a teenage shortstop for the Milwaukee Brewers, Sheffield’s absolute ascension to individual superstardom took place during a spectacular 1992 regular season with the San Diego Padres.
Moving to third base, Sheffield put together a breathtaking offensive showcase that nearly resulted in historic hardware. He completely dominated National League pitching, batting a blistering .330 with 33 home runs and 100 RBIs over 146 games. His pursuit of the elusive Triple Crown captivated the sport down the stretch. While he finished just short in home runs and RBIs, he comfortably captured the 1992 National League Batting Title, proving that his unique, lightning-fast swing was built for elite contact just as much as towering distance.
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