Scott Rolen
Date of Birth: 4/4/1975
Rookie Card Year: 1995
Investment Rating: 7.5
Overview
Scott Rolen was a well-respected player throughout the league. He was also a fan favorite for the teams he played for during his 16-year MLB career. Scott Rolen cards and autographed memorabilia have always been collectible. His on-field accomplishments reflect that fact. Â After winning the NL Rookie of the Year, he would go on to be an eight-time Gold Glove Winner, seven-time All-Star and World Series Champion before being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023.
Rolen's two rookie cards were issued in 1995 Bowman and 1995 Bowman's Best. As a highly touted prospect within the Philadelphia Phillies organization, Rolen also has a handful of minor league cards dating back to 1994. None of his minor league cards command huge prices or attention.
His first certified autograph card was also issued in 1995. It is part of Upper Deck's minor league SP Top Prospects set. The first MLB Scott Rolen autographs are in several 1997 products.
Rolen's first game-used memorabilia cards debuted in 1999. They can be found in Fleer E-X and Upper Deck MVP sets.
Scott Rolen is best remembered for his tenure with the Phillies and Cardinals. His autographed memorabilia is most popular with fans of those teams. He was a very gracious in-person signer during his playing days. As a result, there is ample supply to meet demand.
See also: Top Scott Rolen Cards to Collect
Scott Rolen Rookie Card Checklist
1995 Bowman Scott Rolen RC #271
This foil card features a very dynamic design for a base card. The surface is prone to scratches and edges show wear easily. As a result, professionally graded examples returning a high-grade carry a decent premium. A Gold Foil version also exists but it shouldn't cost much more than the regular version.
1995 Bowman's Best Scott Rolen RC #B87
The Bowman's Best brand was a premium product that has a very loyal following. At one time, 1995 Bowman's Best Baseball was one of the most popular sets in the entire hobby. The card stock is thicker than traditional base cards and features a chromium finish. While prices of the base card have softened in recent years, the Refractor parallel remains highly coveted.
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Autograph Guide
Scott Rolen Autographed Memorabilia Buying Guide
Below you will find an example of what Scott Rolen's authentic signature looks like. This can be used as a first point of reference for determining the legitimacy of autograph memorabilia, but is not a substitute for having your items authenticated by a well-respected professional autograph authentication company. Some of the trusted sources within the sports memorabilia market include the following companies: PSA, JSA, Steiner, Mounted Memories and Tristar.Â
Scott Rolen Cut Signature Exemplar:
Scott Rolen Key Signature Attributes: An authentic Scott Rolen signature autograph will exhibit several distinguishing characteristics. Regardless of the type of item or when it was signed, look for the following signature features:
- Rolen has a brief but unique signature.
- The "S" finishes the bottom swoop with a line that curls back to the right before returning. It creates a horizontally oriented loop.
- A character between the "S" and "R" resembles a cursive "T."
- The "R" consists of a nearly vertical line and an angled triangle shape.
- The pen stays on the item and creates a standard "o" and "l."
- The remaining letters of the last name are not present.
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