The 2022 Prizm baseball set was released in late 2022 and featured rising stars and fan favorites from across Major League Baseball. Like previous years, 2022 Prizm contained several short print and rookie cards that have already begun appreciating in value among collectors. With its sharply designed refractors and parallels along with prospects poised to make an impact, 2022 Prizm established itself as one of the premiere baseball card releases of the year.
Some of the top rookie cards in 2022 Prizm that hold substantial value include Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez. Considered a future superstar, Rodríguez’s prizm rookie autographs and serial numbered parallels regularly sell for well over $1000. His paper base rookie, while more accessible, still fetches $50-100 given the excitement surrounding his debut season where he contended for AL Rookie of the Year honors. Fellow AL ROY contender Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians is another hot rookie. Kwan had a legendary .298 batting average through his first months in the bigs, generating buzz. His Prizm rookies command $75-150 based on parallel and current production.
Two other first year players that have 2022 Prizm rookies gaining steam are Atlanta Braves sensation Michael Harris II and Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene. Harris followed up Rodríguez with an impressive sophomore campaign, proving his rookie cards from $10-30 range were a wise pickup. Greene threw over 100 miles per hour in his debut and could be a future ace if he maintains control – making his bright red parallel Prizms priced $50-150 an enticing longer term investment. Prizm also featured the debut of Los Angeles Dodgers prospects Miguel Vargas and Ryan Pepiot, who each showed promise in late season calls ups. Their paper rookie values hover around $15-30 as their careers progress.
Continuing stars also saw noticeable appreciation of valuable Prizm parallels and short prints. For Rafael Devers of the Boston Red Sox, his cyan /49 parallel climbed to $150-250 given his 25 home run, 80 RBI pace halfway through the 2022 season. Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels remains one of the most unique talents in the game. His popular Prizm refractors and color parallels reached $100-300 due to his two way dominance as a pitcher and hitter, constantly making sports history. 2021 AL MVP and Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. jumped his base Prizm values to $40-75 after mashing 30 home runs through 4 months.
Short prints have also made a splash. The Ronald Acuña Jr. SP Autograph /25 from Atlanta jumped above $1000 after his return from injury showed he could still be a 40/40 threat. San Diego Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. saw his rare 1/1 printing listed above $10,000 prior to his injury, showing the potential high ceiling of premiere short prints despite setbacks. Of course, generational talents like Mike Trout continue anchoring value as one of his coveted orange parallel /99s reached $1200 with his consistent greatness.
While rookies and stars drive initial interest, lower print veterans can also hold long term worth. A /49 green parallel of Clayton Kershaw moved to $400 given his playoff push and Hall of Fame resume with the Dodgers. A refractory orange of Max Scherzer traded hands for $250 after an injury plagued season for the Mets – but his longevity makes him a stability hold. Even role players see demand – a auto of Frank Schwindel /25 jumped from it’s pull price of $50 to $150 following a surprise breakout year with the Chicago Cubs.
The 2022 Prizm baseball set showcased another excellent rookie class while highlighting top performers of the year through its magnetic designs and tightly printed parallels. Initial values floated around release MSRP but many serial numbered inserts and stars cards quickly gained upwards of 4x return depending on the player. With several young talents poised for stardom and proven veterans delivering, 2022 Prizm secured its place among the premier modern issues and offers exciting investment potential for savvy collectors. Future Hall of Famers, surprise risers, and short prints make this set one to watch appreciate over the long run.
