Collect Nelson Cruz Cards
Few hitters in recent memory packed as much raw power into their swing as Nelson Cruz. With a bat that aged like fine wine, Cruz crushed over 460 career home runs, earning a reputation as one of the game’s most feared designated hitters well into his 40s.
Whether you remember him launching moonshots in Texas, lifting playoff hopes in Baltimore, or anchoring lineups in Minnesota, Cruz left a mark wherever he went — and so did his cards. From early rookie issues to rare autos, these are the Nelson Cruz cards worth adding to your collection.
Nelson Cruz’s Top Cards
2006 Topps Finest Baseball #153 Nelson Cruz RC X-Fractor /250
player Info
• seven-time All-Star
• 2019 all-mlb first team
Set Info
• 155-card set
what they said
• “When you’re looking for him, you’re not just looking for the designated hitter, you’re looking for someone that’s going to show you the way.” – Twins manager rocco baldelli
2010 Topps T206 #TA-NC Nelson Cruz Auto
player Info
• four-time silver slugger award winner
• 2020 all-mlb second team
Set Info
• 350 base cards
What They Said
• “Nelson is passionate about growing the game and improving issues for players and our sport as a whole. He will be a resource to many people across our game, especially in the Dominican Republic.” – mlb commissioner rob manfred
2022 Topps Baseball Update Series #US194 Nelson Cruz Orange Foil /299
player Info
• 2011 alcs mvp
• 2021 roberto clemente award winner
set Info
• 330 base cards
What They Said
• “Growing up, I saw my dad help the community, and I knew that was something I always wanted to do. And I’m blessed to be able to have done that through baseball.” – nelson cruz on winning the roberto clemente award
2022 Topps Baseball Series 1 #104 Nelson Cruz
player info
• 2017 AL RBI leader
• 2014 mlb home run leader
Set Info
• 330 base cards
What They Said
• “I love my country. The Dominican League helped me to become a good baseball player and also helped me learn how to be good under pressure. So I knew before I retired that I needed to play in each stadium in the Dominican so the fans could see me one last time.” – nelson cruz on playing in the dominican winter league after retirement
2005 Bowman Draft Picks and Prospects #BDP165 Nelson Cruz
player Info
• born in Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic
Set Info
• 165-card set
what they said
• “It was like having an uncle who also happened to be like one of the five best hitters in the world.” – rocco baldelli
