Rookie Cards of Frank Robinson A rookie card from Frank Robinson is worth $81.00 on average. Tim Masters currently has one available for sale on his website. It has an estimated value of $225.00 - $275.00. The rookie card market fluctuates and so does the price of cards. However, with only one card in existence, it is possible to get a deal on a rookie card from Frank Robinson. In 2012, the first-year player draft was held to select new members of the MLB roster. The draft was broadcast live by ESPN and featured each team being allowed to choose any player listed in order of their preference. The Washington Nationals selected Robinson, who had just finished his career with the Baltimore Orioles as a manager, with the first overall pick. He was coming off a season in which he hit.284 with 26 home runs and 103 RBIs in his only full season as a hitter. As a fielder, he recorded 3 wins above replacement level (WAR).