1990 Score Frank Thomas Rookie

How I Arrived at the Hobby Score

This card received a 71.5 overall Hobby Score.

Score cards were everywhere in the early '90s, and while this rookie captured a clean profile photo of "The Big Hurt," it was printed in such massive quantities that collector demand has never been able to keep up with supply. It’s often viewed as the most entry-level option among Frank Thomas rookies.

Still, it’s a piece of nostalgia. Many collectors remember pulling this from packs as kids, and it remains a budget-friendly option to own a rookie card of one of baseball’s greatest right-handed hitters. While the card’s low scarcity and modest design keep it from scoring higher, it serves a purpose for collectors just starting out or completing Frank Thomas runs.