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Bowman Baseball

Mid Range
Topps · 1948-Present

Overview

Bowman Baseball is the definitive prospect set. Collectors chase First Bowman cards of top MLB prospects years before they reach the major leagues. When a prospect becomes a star, their First Bowman card can increase dramatically in value making this one of the most exciting sets to collect.

What to look for

First Bowman cards of top prospects are the most important cards in the set. Bowman Chrome versions of prospect cards are more valuable than the base paper versions. Autographed prospect cards are the ultimate chase cards in this set.

Parallels and Print Runs

ParallelPrint RunColour
Base PaperUnlimitedStandard
Chrome BaseUnlimitedChrome
Chrome RefractorUnlimitedSilver
Blue Refractor/150Blue
Gold Refractor/50Gold
Superfractor1/1Gold

Collector Tips

01Follow Baseball America prospect rankings to know which players to target
02First Bowman Chrome autos of top prospects are the biggest long term investments
03Buy prospect cards before they debut in the majors for the best prices
04Graded First Bowman cards hold value extremely well long term
Typical Price Range
From £1 to £50,000+
Based on recent eBay UK listing prices
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