Manufacturer: Upper Deck (SP)
Set Size: 290 Cards
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
Set Notes: The 1993 Upper Deck SP baseball set is an iconic premium release from this era. Each card has a bronze foil emblem and foil line on the side. The “Premier Prospect” rookie card inserts are all foil and can command large value in high grade. In addition to the foil, the fronts of the cards feature large player photos with no boarder except for bottom containing player name and position. “Upper Deck” is in a curve across the top. The backs contain more player images with detailed stats and of course the Upper Deck anti-counterfeit foil stamp.
Key Rookies From 1993 SP: | 105 – Mike Lansing | 273 – Johnny Damon | 279 – Derek Jeter
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1993 Upper Deck SP Rookie Card Prices
| Rookie | Card # | Raw | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Snow | 26 | 50¢ | - | - | $30 |
| Rene Arocha | 73 | 25¢ | - | - | - |
| Kevin Roberson | 88 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Mike Piazza | 98 | $1 | $10 | $18 | $100 |
| Mike Lansing | 105 | 75¢ | - | $35 | - |
| Darrell Whitmore | 144 | 50¢ | - | - | $50 |
| Tim Bogar | 145 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Ray McDavid | 170 | 75¢ | - | - | - |
| Roberto Mejia | 223 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Eric Young | 225 | 25¢ | - | - | $30 |
| Roger Cedeno : FOIL | 272 | $1 | - | $30 | $200 |
| Johnny Damon : FOIL | 273 | $2 | $15 | $140 | $1,450 |
| Russ Davis : FOIL | 274 | $1 | - | - | - |
| Derek Jeter : FOIL | 279 | $150 | $375 | $5,000 | $250,000 |
| Chipper Jones : FOIL | 280 | $5 | $16 | $100 | $2,000 |
| Chad Mottola : FOIL | 282 | $1 | - | $20 | - |
| Eduardo Perez : FOIL | 284 | $1 | - | $25 | $200 |
| Todd Steverson : FOIL | 286 | $1 | - | $20 | - |
| Data Updated: January 2026 | |||||
Overview of 1993 Upper Deck SP Baseball Cards
The 1993 Upper Deck SP baseball card set is a landmark in the modern era of sports card collecting. Released during the “card boom” of the 1990s, it stood out as a premium product and is most famous for containing one of the most iconic rookie cards of all time.
Set Structure and Design: The 1993 SP set consists of 290 cards. Its design was considered cutting-edge for the time, featuring beautiful, largely borderless photography that put the focus squarely on the player. Cards have a thin bronze foil “SP” logo and a foil line running up the right side.
Subsets:
All-Stars: Cards 1-18 feature the starting lineups from the 1993 MLB All-Star Game.
Premier Prospects: Cards 271-290 feature a distinctive all-foil background. This subset is the most sought-after and includes the set’s key rookie cards.
Platinum Power: This is a separate, die-cut insert set featuring 20 of the league’s top sluggers.
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Most Valuable Card: The Derek Jeter’s Rookie #279 Foil. The card that defines the 1993 Upper Deck SP set is the rookie card of Derek Jeter. It is part of the Premier Prospects subset and is printed on a highly-sensitive foil surface. This makes the card notoriously difficult to find in pristine condition. Even minor flaws like chipping, scuffing, or fuzzy corners are highly noticeable on the foil, which is why high-grade versions (PSA 10, BGS 9.5 or 10) are exceedingly rare and command premium prices. The scarcity of high-grade examples is the primary driver of this card’s value, cementing its place as one of the most significant rookie cards of the 1990s.
Other Key Cards and Rookies: While the Jeter rookie is the main prize, the set contains other notable cards that collectors seek.
Johnny Damon Rookie Card (#273): Another key rookie from the Premier Prospects subset, also featuring the condition-sensitive foil design.
Mike Piazza Rookie Card (#98): Although not part of the foil subset, Piazza’s rookie card is a popular find.
Chipper Jones (#280): A Premier Prospect card of the future Hall of Famer.
The Legacy of 1993 Upper Deck SP: The 1993 SP set marked a turning point in the hobby. It was a pioneering “premium” product that elevated card design and signaled a shift towards higher-end offerings. The emphasis was on a single, high-quality series rather than multiple, larger base sets.
Unopened hobby boxes of 1993 SP are still highly sought after by collectors hoping to pull a gem-mint Derek Jeter rookie. As a result, sealed boxes can sell for thousands of dollars. The set’s legacy is a reminder that even without modern-day innovations like autographs, game-used memorabilia, or serial numbering, a well-designed, high-quality set with a defining, highly-desirable rookie card can stand the test of time.
Popular Rookie Cards From 1993 Upper Deck SP
