Manufacturer: Donruss
Set: 1982 Donruss Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Kent Hrbek
Position/Team: Infield for Twins
Card #: 557
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
Card Value Snapshot: Raw/Ungraded: $2 | Grade 10: $110
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Kent Hrbek was a prominent first baseman who played his entire 14-year Major League Baseball career with the Minnesota Twins, from 1981 to 1994.
Hrbek made his MLB debut on August 24, 1981. He quickly established himself as a key player for the Twins, showcasing his power and strong defensive skills at first base. In 1982, his first full season, he hit .301 with 23 home runs and 92 RBIs, finishing second in the Rookie of the Year voting and earning his only All-Star selection.
He was a central figure in the Twins’ two World Series championship teams in 1987 and 1991. In the 1987 World Series, he hit a grand slam in Game 6, which was crucial in securing the championship for the Twins.
After his retirement in 1994, the Minnesota Twins retired his number 14 in 1995. In 2000, he was inducted as one of the initial members of the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame, alongside other franchise legends like Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew, Tony Oliva, and Kirby Puckett.
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Pricing Data For This Rookie Card
Tracking the current market value for the 1982 Donruss Kent Hrbek Card #557. 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 8: $15
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Grade 9: $25
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Grade 10: $110
Data Updated: June 2026
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Did You Know? While he was a heavy-set slugger, Hrbek was an exceptionally nimble, gold-glove-caliber defender at first base, routinely finishing near the top of the league in zone total and double plays turned. He featured excellent plate discipline, drawing 818 career walks against just 798 strikeouts—a remarkable metric for a premier power hitter.
Advanced analytics heavily validate his career trajectory; Hrbek accumulated an outstanding 38.6 career Wins Above Replacement (WAR), averaging 25 home runs and 86 RBIs per season during his decade-long prime. He refused multiple opportunities to leave via free agency, choosing instead to play out his entire career in a Minnesota uniform.
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