BaseballRookieKey Card
2001 Donruss Baseball Albert Pujols Rookie Card #146
AI confidence: medium
Rookie status
2001 was Albert Pujols' MLB rookie season, making this an official rookie card. The 2001 Donruss set is one of several recognized Pujols rookie cards from that year and is highly sought after by collectors.
Why this card matters
Albert Pujols is considered one of the greatest hitters in MLB history, a first-ballot Hall of Famer inducted in 2022. His 2001 rookie cards are among the most desirable in the modern baseball card hobby. This Donruss RC is a key card from that celebrated rookie class.
Parallels & Print Runs
Stat Line
Serial numbered parallel
Features career stat lines, numbered to varying print runs
Elite Series
Limited insert
Insert subset within the 2001 Donruss product
Diamond Kings
Limited
Artwork-style insert parallel found within Donruss products of the era
Notable Variants
- ◆ Base rookie card #146
- ◆ Stat Line serial-numbered parallel
- ◆ Autographed versions exist and command significant premiums
Population Context
The 2001 Donruss Pujols rookie is moderately graded compared to some of his other 2001 RCs. PSA 10 copies exist but are not extremely common due to centering and print quality issues typical of early 2000s Donruss products. PSA population for this card skews toward PSA 8 and PSA 9, with PSA 10s being the premium target for collectors.
Collector Notes
Centering is the primary concern with this card — early 2000s Donruss cards were notorious for off-center prints, which suppresses PSA 10 populations. Collectors should carefully inspect corners and edges, as chipping on the dark borders is also a common issue. Look for sharp corners and clean surface before submitting for grading. This is one of several recognized Pujols rookie cards from 2001, alongside his Bowman Chrome, Topps, and Upper Deck RCs, which tend to carry higher values.
PSA Population Report
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