2004 Upper Deck #AR Alex Rodriguez Super Patch Stripes PSA MINT 9

2004 Upper Deck #AR Alex Rodriguez Super Patch Stripes PSA 9 - A One-of-a-Kind, Pop 1 Patch Issue of Baseball’s Iconic Superstar

Few patch cards from the early 2000s carry the visual firepower and hobby prestige of Upper Deck’s Super Patch Stripes series—and this example featuring Alex Rodriguez is a showstopper. Issued in his inaugural season with the Yankees, this card reflects the pinnacle of A-Rod’s mainstream stardom, when his talent, swagger, and stat lines captivated the baseball world.

This PSA 9 graded example is the only one of its kind, a Pop 1, and stands out with its bold multi-stripe patch cut directly from game-used jersey material. The patch window is enormous by 2000s standards, perfectly framed in Upper Deck’s elegant foil layout, with a crisp player portrait and clean silver typography that highlights the modern-meets-classic design.

Every detail speaks to elite quality: sharp corners, bright edges, and a well-preserved surface that earned this card a near-Gem grade despite its thick, fragile patch construction.