The 2022 Panini Prizm baseball card set was released in December 2022 and contains a variety of rare and valuable rookie cards that collectors have been eager to find. Panini Prizm has developed a reputation in recent years for producing some of the most coveted modern rookie cards in the hobby. This year’s release did not disappoint collectors looking to pull big money cards.
Some of the most sought-after rookies in the 2022 Prizm set include Julio Rodriguez, Bobby Witt Jr., Adley Rutschman, and Spencer Strider. Each of these players had breakout rookie seasons in 2022 and their cards have seen huge spikes in value since the release of Prizm. Rodriguez in particular has emerged as one of the game’s brightest young stars, making any of his rare parallels or serial numbered cards extremely valuable finds for collectors.
The base Prizm rookie cards for these top rookies are already selling in the $100-200 range on the secondary market. But collectors are always on the hunt for the more scarce parallel and serial numbered versions that can fetch thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars in some cases. Some of the rarest 2022 Prizm baseball cards include:
Julio Rodriguez Prizm Black /49 – Rodriguez had a phenomenal rookie campaign that saw him finish second in AL Rookie of the Year voting. His Black Prizm parallel is the most scarce, with only 49 copies in existence. Mint condition examples have sold for over $5,000 so far.
Bobby Witt Jr. Pink Prizm /249 – As the #2 overall pick in the 2019 draft and AL Rookie of the Year in 2022, Witt is poised for superstardom. His Pink Prizm sells in the $1,000-2,000 range depending on condition.
Adley Rutschman Purple Prizm /349 – After years of hype, Rutschman finally made his big league debut in 2022 and showed why he’s such a special talent. His scarce Purple parallel consistently fetches $800-1,200.
Spencer Strider Green Prizm /499 – Strider exploded onto the scene in 2022 with an electric fastball and breakout season for the Braves. His Green Prizm sells in the $500-800 range.
Oneil Cruz Orange Ice Prizm /199 – Cruz has all the tools to be a perennial All-Star, and collectors are taking notice of his rare Orange Ice parallel which sells for $300-500.
In addition to these top rookie parallels, collectors are also on the hunt for 1/1 Prizm variations. These ultra rare “one-of-one” cards for major prospects hold immense value since by definition there are no other copies in existence. Some examples that have already surfaced from 2022 Prizm include:
Ender Inciarte Gold Prizm /1 – Inciarte isn’t a top prospect anymore but this extremely rare 1/1 still fetched over $2,000.
Jack Leiter Atomic Prizm /1 – As the #2 overall pick in 2021, Leiter’s future is very bright. His Atomic 1/1 sold for close to $4,000.
Michael Harris II Black Prizm /1 – Harris had a breakout 2022 campaign that saw him named an All-Star. His Black 1/1 could be worth $10,000+ long term.
Spencer Strider Orange Ice Prizm /1 – Strider’s 1/1 Orange Ice is arguably the crown jewel among 2022 Prizm 1/1s. Early estimates put its value at $15,000-$20,000 already.
While it’s highly unlikely any casual collector will pull a true “hit” like one of these 1/1s, it’s still possible to find valuable parallels even in retail boxes or blasters of 2022 Prizm. The sheer number of desirable rookies and prospects makes it one of the most sought-after modern sets each year. For serious baseball card investors, 2022 Panini Prizm remains one of the top releases to target, both to collect the stars of tomorrow and profit from their inevitable rise in the years to come. Between its iconic design, prestige brand name, and another star-studded rookie class, 2022 Prizm is sure to remain a collector favorite and retain its value for many years to come.
