2018 Bowman Chrome: Most Sought Prospects

[onthebanks13]

As I stated in an earlier thread, I am a relatively novice collector but focus on Bowman Chrome. I am wondering, who are the most sought after prospects this year, aside from the obvious household names?

[notoriousrmb]

Quickest way to get that answer is just do a completed auction search on ebay, see who goes for the most.

Many collectors here will not divulge their "sought after" names as they do not want competition for their purchases. They put the time and effort into doing the research and don't like to just give that out.

You can also look at the ending prices in Houdini's 10-case auctions by player in the case break section of this forum, that should be a good indicator.

[NickM]

Originally Posted by onthebanks13

As I stated in an earlier thread, I am a relatively novice collector but focus on Bowman Chrome. I am wondering, who are the most sought after prospects this year, aside from the obvious household names?

If you want a real, unbiased answer, look at the closing prices on the 5-case player auction that closed on eBay yesterday.

[onthebanks13]

Originally Posted by notoriousrmb

Quickest way to get that answer is just do a completed auction search on ebay, see who goes for the most.

Many collectors here will not divulge their "sought after" names as they do not want competition for their purchases. They put the time and effort into doing the research and don't like to just give that out.

You can also look at the ending prices in Houdini's 10-case auctions by player in the case break section of this forum, that should be a good indicator.

Really appreciate the advice!

[Siberian13]

Welcome to the forums!

Man there are a lot of new members popping up this month. IronMonkey will be working overtime

[oldgoldy97]

There’s a Beckett.com article that just came out regarding this.

[hairysasquatch]

Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

There’s a Beckett.com article that just came out regarding this.

You mean you didn't get that from the print version down at the newsstand with the shoe shine box out front?

[NickM]

Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

There’s a Beckett.com article that just came out regarding this.

Yes, but it's Beckett, so it's probably not very accurate.

[azbaseballfan]

idk what the big secret is..

Kristian Robinson
Luis Garcia
Carter Kieboom
Estevian Florial
Luis Urias/Yordan Alvarez

Also, Kristian Robinson has no color autos so his autos are going up, a lot like what happened Jo Adell last year in 2017 Draft.

[Gibberish]

Originally Posted by onthebanks13

As I stated in an earlier thread, I am a relatively novice collector but focus on Bowman Chrome. I am wondering, who are the most sought after prospects this year, aside from the obvious household names?

unless you have thousands to spend on low hanging fruit, I would suggest putting in the work. That is if you're prospecting.

I am about to get back into prospecting. I make it more of an involved process than most. Max preps, perfect game, baseball america, bleacher reports, baseball factory and then about 40, or so, regional based news outlets. sorting hype, rumor, speculation, while viewing the talent suggested vs teams, batters/pitchers face and using a math approach to players in other regions, can be time consuming, but if it is a hobby, it is fun.

Nothing beats picking those 10-20 that sneak up, 10 cards hitting 5.00, 1.00 autos bringing 50 and 100. The selling end is nice, don't get me wrong, but being there 1st, is pure pleasure

You also have to understand how each teams needs effect the draft, the order and how it effects placement/pick slot and understand that the bright and shining tops usually, not always, end up in the same caliber ranges as a healthy pile of 2nd and 3rd round picks

Then again, you can simply ride each wave. keep in mind those that put in the work are the ones you end up buying those rapidly gaining players cards from.

Prospecting is terribly involved at certain levels. You just have to decide where you want to be in the process.

Good luck

[onthebanks13]

Originally Posted by Gibberish

unless you have thousands to spend on low hanging fruit, I would suggest putting in the work. That is if you're prospecting.

I am about to get back into prospecting. I make it more of an involved process than most. Max preps, perfect game, baseball america, bleacher reports, baseball factory and then about 40, or so, regional based news outlets. sorting hype, rumor, speculation, while viewing the talent suggested vs teams, batters/pitchers face and using a math approach to players in other regions, can be time consuming, but if it is a hobby, it is fun.

Nothing beats picking those 10-20 that sneak up, 10 cards hitting 5.00, 1.00 autos bringing 50 and 100. The selling end is nice, don't get me wrong, but being there 1st, is pure pleasure

You also have to understand how each teams needs effect the draft, the order and how it effects placement/pick slot and understand that the bright and shining tops usually, not always, end up in the same caliber ranges as a healthy pile of 2nd and 3rd round picks

Then again, you can simply ride each wave. keep in mind those that put in the work are the ones you end up buying those rapidly gaining players cards from.

Prospecting is terribly involved at certain levels. You just have to decide where you want to be in the process.

Good luck

Thank you for the in depth response. Greatly appreciated!

[jjo1776]

Originally Posted by azbaseballfan

idk what the big secret is..

Kristian Robinson
Luis Garcia
Carter Kieboom
Estevian Florial
Luis Urias/Yordan Alvarez

Also, Kristian Robinson has no color autos so his autos are going up, a lot like what happened Jo Adell last year in 2017 Draft.

So you think Robinson autos are gunna hit $500?

[azbaseballfan]

Originally Posted by jjo1776

So you think Robinson autos are gunna hit $500?

If he becomes a top 5 prospect, yes. Otherwise, no.


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[messier2]

Originally Posted by azbaseballfan

idk what the big secret is..

Kristian Robinson
Luis Garcia
Carter Kieboom
Estevian Florial
Luis Urias/Yordan Alvarez

Also, Kristian Robinson has no color autos so his autos are going up, a lot like what happened Jo Adell last year in 2017 Draft.

^^^

That's the list to use. Stay away from the scrubs not listed above.

Thanks.

[jrg1128]

Originally Posted by azbaseballfan

If he becomes a top 5 prospect, yes. Otherwise, no.


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I disagree. He has no color autos but his base are not SP like Adell. Actually, the Adell and Robinson situation are nothing alike. I think this initial surge into the $100-$125 range will settle back down in the $70-$80 range. Top 5 and he gets to the $250-$300 range.

[azbaseballfan]

Originally Posted by jrg1128

I disagree. He has no color autos but his base are not SP like Adell. Actually, the Adell and Robinson situation are nothing alike. I think this initial surge into the $100-$125 range will settle back down in the $70-$80 range. Top 5 and he gets to the $250-$300 range.

That’s cool, I see that as a likely situation as well.


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[rutgersjpm]

Fine, I'll be the first one...

Brien Taylor

[Giants1964]

Ok Don't know but saving this post to come back to. Prospecting is just that lottery with hopefully good results. Chris Sale was mine in 2010/2011 with many failure picks afterward

[zacsoccer6]

Look up the top sellers in Houdini breaks, at that point do your research on the players. Most of the top guys are very young with only 1-2 years of experience and 3-4 years from the majors if not more. I enjoy finding a guy and then collecting him and watching how he grows. Worked with my soto collection, just sold it a year early.

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[oldgoldy97]

Originally Posted by messier2

^^^

That's the list to use. Stay away from the scrubs not listed above.

Thanks.

Basically the same ones as on the, gasp!, Beckett article.

[sickmantz]

I wouldn't buy half of those guys

[AlexHunter]

Gregory Soto

[Archangel1775]

Originally Posted by messier2

^^^

That's the list to use. Stay away from the scrubs not listed above.

Thanks.

Lol, love it. It takes tremendous time to do the research. I've also found a few friends that can break down a players swing or pitching style. It all helps!

[Hail2TheVictors]

Originally Posted by Archangel1775

Lol, love it. It takes tremendous time to do the research. I've also found a few friends that can break down a players swing or pitching style. It all helps!

Probably good to ask @mwash1983, who is far and away the best scout on these forums.

[Farb94]

None. Almost everyone in this product remains overpriced right now. Wait a few months for prices to come down.