The Rookie Cards of the 2009 MLB Most Valuable Players

December 2, 2009 by site_admin

The most popular cards of all time have a tendency to feature a player that was once the MVP of their respective league. It is usually safe to say that a player who is named a Most Valuable Player is going to be very popular throughout their career and after. Of course, there are always exceptions to this rule (does anyone remember Willie Hernandez, the 1984 AL MVP?). However, this year it is safe to say that truly great players won the MVP in each league; Joe Mauer in the American League and Albert Pujols in the National League. Both players will continue to be amongst the most popular players in baseball as their careers roll on and their rookie cards will continue to be highly sought after. Here are rookie cards of each:

2001 Topps Traded Albert Pujols

2001 Topps Traded Albert Pujols

Albert Pujols
Year: 
2001
Set: 
Topps Traded

This 2001 Topps Traded Albert Pujols rookie cards is one of many rookies of the star first baseman of the St. Louis Cardinals. A muti-time All Star, Pujols already has two MVPs and a World Series ring to his credit. His credentials will ensure that his rookie cards will be a hot commodity for years to come.

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2002 Bowman Joe Mauer

2002 Bowman Joe Mauer

Joe Mauer
Year: 
2002
Set: 
Bowman

This 2002 Bowman Joe Mauer rookie card is sure to be popular with collectors for years if the 2001 first overall draft pick can avoid injuries. A sweet swinging catcher, Mauer is a perennial batting average leader. The Minnesota Twin is already a multiple time All Star and American League Batting Champion. Mauer is the only catcher ever to lead the AL in batting.

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