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2014 FCB Prospect Hot List, Version 3.0 – April 24, 2014
by J.P. Schwartz
It’s time for your monthly update, fellow prospectors. The minor league season is in full effect, and several players are standing out above the rest, especially those below, and their card values are showing it. And to top it off, Bowman baseball is less than a week from release. It’s a good time to prospect and to be a prospect.
1) Ryan McMahon, Rockies (Best Card: 2013 Bowman Draft Autograph) – Many of you probably didn’t know who he was before the season started. Fortunately, Topps did. His torrid start in the hitter-friendly Sally League (particularly his power) has made him famous. His cards have gone from $10-15 to over double that amount over the past month.
2) George Springer, Astros (Best Card: 2011 Bowman Draft Autograph) – Everyone knew the Astros’ 5-tool outfielder wasn’t going to spend a lot of time in the minors this year, but getting the call as fast as he did surprised quite a few. His cards have gone from the $40-50 range to around $80 per.
3) Gregory Polanco, Pirates (Best Card: 2013 Bowman Autograph) – With three of Pittsburgh’s top four prospects out injured, that gave the spotlight to him alone, and he’s definitely not disappointing anyone. A call-up is virtually assured in his near future, as he’s making Triple-A look like Little League. His cards have gone from the $40 range to around $70-75 each.
4) Joc Pederson, Dodgers (Best Card: 2012 Bowman Autograph) – All dressed up and no place to go. That’s pretty much his story, as he’s blocked from LA at present, but it sure hasn’t stopped him from flourishing in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. His cards, formerly in the $20 range, have risen to $35-40 each.
5) Joey Gallo, Rangers (Best Card: 2012 Bowman Draft Autograph) – So, what does last year’s minor league homerun king do for an encore? Just more of the same, with a noticeable improvement in plate discipline thrown in for good measure. What’s even more impressive is that he’s doing this in a much less hospitable environment. His cards are just starting to reflect this, going from the $25-30 range to $40 per.
by J.P. Schwartz
It’s time for your monthly update, fellow prospectors. The minor league season is in full effect, and several players are standing out above the rest, especially those below, and their card values are showing it. And to top it off, Bowman baseball is less than a week from release. It’s a good time to prospect and to be a prospect.
1) Ryan McMahon, Rockies (Best Card: 2013 Bowman Draft Autograph) – Many of you probably didn’t know who he was before the season started. Fortunately, Topps did. His torrid start in the hitter-friendly Sally League (particularly his power) has made him famous. His cards have gone from $10-15 to over double that amount over the past month.
2) George Springer, Astros (Best Card: 2011 Bowman Draft Autograph) – Everyone knew the Astros’ 5-tool outfielder wasn’t going to spend a lot of time in the minors this year, but getting the call as fast as he did surprised quite a few. His cards have gone from the $40-50 range to around $80 per.
3) Gregory Polanco, Pirates (Best Card: 2013 Bowman Autograph) – With three of Pittsburgh’s top four prospects out injured, that gave the spotlight to him alone, and he’s definitely not disappointing anyone. A call-up is virtually assured in his near future, as he’s making Triple-A look like Little League. His cards have gone from the $40 range to around $70-75 each.
4) Joc Pederson, Dodgers (Best Card: 2012 Bowman Autograph) – All dressed up and no place to go. That’s pretty much his story, as he’s blocked from LA at present, but it sure hasn’t stopped him from flourishing in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. His cards, formerly in the $20 range, have risen to $35-40 each.
5) Joey Gallo, Rangers (Best Card: 2012 Bowman Draft Autograph) – So, what does last year’s minor league homerun king do for an encore? Just more of the same, with a noticeable improvement in plate discipline thrown in for good measure. What’s even more impressive is that he’s doing this in a much less hospitable environment. His cards are just starting to reflect this, going from the $25-30 range to $40 per.
