The 10 Best Ronald Acuña Jr. Rookie Cards

Top picks to add to your baseball card collection.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is back on the field and looking better than ever. He won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 2018 and posed with American League winner Shohei Ohtani for an iconic Topps Now card. Acuña also won the 2023 NL Most Valuable Player Award thanks to a season where he hit 41 home runs and stole 73 bases. Now that he’s healthy, he’s showing why he’s one of the best players in the game. Here are the 10 best Ronald Acuña Jr. rookie cards to add to your collection.

The Classic Ronald Acuña Jr. Rookie Cards

Topps’ flagship sets are the most recognizable rookie cards, so these are a great addition to any baseball card collection. Base cards usually cost only a few dollars and are easy to find. There is also a rainbow of parallels in these Topps and Bowman sets, so high-end collectors shouldn’t overlook these cards.

2018 Topps Update Series Ronald Acuña Jr. #US250

Acuña’s first base card in a flagship set was this card in 2018 Topps Update Series. It’s a shot of him swinging with his bat up, an important distinction that we’ll get to later. Ungraded copies are easy to find for about $5-$10. Acuña also has three image variations in this set: a traditional variation of him standing at the batting cage, and two SSP where he’s at bat in a white jersey and in the field holding his glove.

2018 Topps Chrome Ronald Acuña Jr. #193

Acuña’s Topps Chrome rookie card shows him finishing his swing in the classic Atlanta Braves white uniform. The base card runs about $15-$20 if it’s ungraded, and about $55 in a PSA 10. There are more than 15 parallels that get more expensive the lower the print run. If you’re looking for ink, Acuña also has a rookie on-card autograph.

2018 Bowman Chrome Ronald Acuña Jr. #40

This card features a shot of Acuña’s follow-through from the front. An ungraded copy can cost between $5 and $10, and PSA 10s are worth about $40. Along with parallels for the base card, this set also has an on-card rookie autograph.

Affordable Rookie Cards of Ronald Acuña Jr.

There are plenty of Ronald Acuña Jr. rookie cards that won’t break the bank. Here are some of our favorites.

2018 Topps Allen & Ginter Ronald Acuña Jr. #207

A play on tobacco-era cards, one of Acuña’s cheapest rookie cards is found in the Allen & Ginter set. It’s a simple headshot on both the full-size and mini cards, each costing less than $5 and $15, respectively.

2018 Topps Heritage High Number Ronald Acuña Jr. #580

2018 Heritage honors the 1969 Topps set with the block lettering for the team’s name and a circle around the player’s name and position. Acuña also has error, action image, and color swap variations.

2018 Topps High Tek Ronald Acuña #HT-RA

If you love unique designs and lots of color, Acuña’s High Tek rookie cards are for you. Each card has eight different patterns, and each pattern has its own set of parallels. The rarity of each pattern and parallel dictates price, but there are plenty to collect that are less than $20.

High-End Ronald Acuña Jr. Rookie Cards

High-end collectors have a ton of Ronald Acuña Jr. rookie cards to chase. Our top picks are Acuña’s 1st Bowman autograph, a low-numbered rookie patch autograph, and two under-the-radar options.

2017 Bowman Chrome Prospect Autograph Ronald Acuña Jr. #CPA-RA

Technically a pre-rookie card, a player’s 1st Bowman autographs are often more popular than their rookie autographs. 2017 Bowman is where you’ll find Acuña’s 1st Bowman autograph. A PSA 10 copy can cost between $1,500 and $2,000. There are also a ton of parallels that command five and six figures, depending on the print run.

2018 Topps Dynasty Rookie Patch Autograph Ronald Acuña Jr. #AP-RA

Topps Dynasty is a super-premium product with one card per box. It retailed at $325 per box upon its release. Finding sealed hobby boxes in 2025 is difficult and, thanks to Shohei Ohtani, often costs more than $5,000. You’re better off hunting for singles, but they’ll still be tough to find. All of Acuña’s autographed patches from 2018 Dynasty are limited to 10 copies or fewer.

2018 Topps Series 2 Ronald Acuña Jr. #698

Acuña is included in 2018 Topps Series 2 as a super short print, making this card tough to find and more expensive than other flagship rookie cards. Ungraded copies sell for about $275, and a PSA 10 is worth about $650. The SSP shows Acuña finishing his swing with his bat down. It looks very similar to his Topps Update card where his bat is up, so be sure to double-check the image before you buy.

2018 Topps Stadium Club Ronald Acuña Jr. #223

Stadium Club is usually an affordable option, but Acuña’s only card in the 2018 set is a SSP. The minimalist design showcases Acuña holding his bat in the dugout and looking out toward the field. An ungraded copy is worth about $400 to $600, and a PSA 10 is about $1,000.

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