Michael Jordan 1995 autograph baseball card sells for $625,250

On September 18, 2026, a 1995 Upper Deck SP Top Prospects autograph card featuring basketball legend Michael Jordan was sold for an impressive $625,250 through Heritage Auctions. This particular card showcases Jordan in his Birmingham Barons uniform, representing a unique chapter in his career when he briefly played professional baseball with the Birmingham Barons, the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.

The Heritage example of the card was graded PSA 6 for the card and PSA 10 for Jordan's autograph, while a similar card sold through Robert Edward Auctions just weeks prior fetched $525,000. The Heritage card received higher grades due to the superior condition of the card and the exceptional quality of the autograph. The card's value is driven by factors such as its rarity, the story behind Jordan's unexpected move from basketball to baseball, and the high quality of the autograph.

The 1995 SP Top Prospects set was a 165-card issue featuring minor leaguers of the mid-1990s, making Jordan's card an unusual piece as he was not a typical baseball prospect. Only about 23 copies of the card were signed, adding to its scarcity and value. The photograph on the card depicts Jordan in his Birmingham Barons uniform, symbolizing his journey during a time when he was trying to establish credibility in a sport other than basketball.

This card is a testament to Jordan's willingness to take risks and embrace unfamiliar challenges, ultimately becoming a cherished part of his legendary sports career.