Aaron Judge’s Card Sets New Record
Aaron Judge has added another milestone to his collection. A unique signed 2013 Bowman Chrome Draft Superfractor card just sold for an astounding $5.2 million, marking a new high in the world of sports card auctions.
This sale surpasses the previous record of $3.94 million, previously set by a Mike Trout-signed 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospect card. The news of this record-breaking transaction came from Fanatics Collect.
Interestingly, both the seller and buyer have opted to remain anonymous. Fanatics Collect expressed their excitement, stating, “We are extremely honored to broker this record-breaking deal and be part of such a significant moment in hobby history.” They highlighted their commitment to nurturing relationships with collectors, suggesting this sale is just one of many more to come.
This card, which dates back to the year the Yankees picked Judge 32nd overall in the MLB Draft, has seen its worth skyrocket. For context, it was sold for $157,200 in 2020 and then again for $324,000 in 2022.
The initial sale reportedly took place through Goldin Auctions, while the later transaction was handled by PWCC Marketplace, which is now also under the Fanatics Collect umbrella.
Moreover, this Judge card has become the most expensive card sold through Fanatics Collect, eclipsing a previous record of $3 million set by a unique Shohei Ohtani card featuring a game-used MLB logo patch.
While this sale is unprecedented in recent times, it ranks just seventh in the all-time list of sports card sales, according to statistics from Card Ladder as noted by the Worldwide Reader.
Judge’s achievement places him alongside baseball legends like Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth, and Mickey Mantle, all of whom have had cards that fetched at least $5 million.
Interestingly, among modern cards, Judge, Trout, and Ohtani represent the only three that have reached at least $3 million, with potential for further record-breaking sales ahead.
Currently, there’s active bidding on a pair of autographed single edition cards featuring the Topps Chrome Dual MVP Gold Logoman patch, with offers nearing $1.2 million and just one week left for bids.
