College Collectors in Baseball? Just Curious.

[Card Magnet]

Over on the football boards, there are a good number of guys who collect alumni from their respective colleges. I was just curious as to see how popular this is amongst avid baseball collectors.

I'm a football guy first and foremost so my baseball collection gets the shaft most of the time, but I definitely want to expand my Miami Hurricanes baseball pc.

 

[WoundedDuck]

I picked up a Nick Swisher auto because he played for Ohio State. If anyone else from OSU makes a splash in the pros then I'll pick up an auto of theirs as well.

 

[Hallsgator]

I collect Tennessee guys. And probably Ohio guys that I've worked with once they get cards.

 

[flagshipchromecollector]

I pick up Auburn baseball guys on occasion, but I don't spend any real money on them.

 

[JoshHamilton]

I have a complete run (minus gold /5 and black /1) of every base card, parallel, auto and insert from 2007-2009 Elite. I also have a complete run of every Classic insert and auto from 1992-1995.

Hook em Horns

 

[17ROCKIES12]

I started about a year ago, and I'm up to 30 certified autos.

 

[CAROLINA BOSOX]

Justin Smoak, James Darnell, Reese Havens, and Wieters when his prices come down some. I mostly collect guys from U. South Carolina but I also look out for local guys like Brett Gardner, Wojochowski, and Chris Owings.

 

[Card Magnet]

i have to admit I didn't think I'd see this many people this quick who collect college guys in baseball. I wonder if Upper Deck will be doing anything with their NCAA license for baseball. I'd love to get my hands on a Miami card of somebody like Pat Burrell.

 

[bouwob]

I think the biggest difference in lack of collectors for college is that in baseball the best have no need for college. In football it is a requirement.

 

[onehrk]

I collect players who went to Cal.

 

[TheDailyProspect]

I collect Wright State guys

Casey Abrams
Brian Anderson
Jeremy Hamilton
Justin Parker
Casey McGrew
Joe Smith
And the ultra rare Mark Squire Frontier League Autos

we are playing for the field of 64 tomorrow

 

[Hallsgator]

I collect Wright State guys

Casey Abrams
Brian Anderson
Jeremy Hamilton
Justin Parker
Casey McGrew
Joe Smith
And the ultra rare Mark Squire Frontier League Autos

we are playing for the field of 64 tomorrow

Good luck. WSU kicked our butts this year. You guys have a pretty nice stadium too.

 

[UMich92]

The big difference for me is that Michigan football is on every week. Before the Big 10 network, I was lucky to see 1 or 2 Michigan baseball games a year. That said, I have started a PC of Zach Putnam. He of the Michigan team that beat David Price and Vandy.

Alex

 

[17ROCKIES12]

Do you guys pick up players cards, even if they are out of professional baseball?

I still buy Wade Townsend when the price is right. Even though his minor league career was only a couple of rough years, his importance to the school makes him very collectible. He was the 8th overall pick and on a national championship team.

 

[Hallsgator]

Do you guys pick up players cards, even if they are out of professional baseball?

I still buy Wade Townsend when the price is right. Even though his minor league career was only a couple of rough years, his importance to the school makes him very collectible. He was the 8th overall pick and on a national championship team.

He signed with the Blue Jays, but hasn't pitched yet.

 

[17ROCKIES12]

Do you guys pick up players cards, even if they are out of professional baseball?

I still buy Wade Townsend when the price is right. Even though his minor league career was only a couple of rough years, his importance to the school makes him very collectible. He was the 8th overall pick and on a national championship team.

He signed with the Blue Jays, but hasn't pitched yet.

Interesting. Thanks. I don't see him making it far with all of the arm issues he's had.