The 2023 Bowman Chrome baseball card release is one of the most highly anticipated releases each year among collectors. While an official release date has not been announced yet, based on prior year trends we can make an educated guess as to when fans can expect to see these shiny rookie cards hit shelves and online retailers in 2023.
Bowman Chrome is the flagship Chrome/refractor parallel product within Topps’ annual Bowman baseball card release. What makes these cards so coveted is they feature the shiny foil treatment on prospects, rookie cards, and young stars across Major League Baseball. Collectors love the way the light refracts off these Chrome cards, making for true showcase pieces in any collection.
In 2022, Bowman Chrome was released on March 30th. Going back further, the 2021 edition arrived on April 7th. 2020 saw the release date of April 15th. So generally speaking, we can expect Topps to drop the 2023 Bowman Chrome cards sometime in late March to mid-April of next year.
As the release date approaches, keep an eye on @BowmanTopps on Twitter as they will announce a firm date and provide more details. Pre-order links from major retailers like Topps, Steel City Collectibles, Dave & Adam’s, and Blowout Cards will also go live as that date is finalized.
When it does arrive, 2023 Bowman Chrome will have the standard base Chrome parallels alongside several lucrative inserts. This includes the coveted Chrome Prospect Autographs and Refractors, which feature swatches or autographs of the top prospects in that year’s draft class. Past editions have also included parallels like Negative Refractors, Gold Refractors, and Rainbow Foil parallels to chase.
Some of the top prospects expected to have prized rookie cards in 2023 Bowman Chrome include shortstops Jackson Holliday, Termarr Johnson, and Elijah Green. Pitchers Dylan Lesko, Brock Porter, and Brandon Barriera could also have cards that hold long term value. Of course, the true gems will be any 1/1 parallels that are pulled of these future stars.
In terms of product, Bowman Chrome is sold in traditional wax boxes, hobby boxes, jumbo packs, and blaster boxes. Hobby boxes usually retail for around $100-150 and contain 12 packs with 4 cards per pack. This equals out to around 50-60 total cards per box on average. Jumbos have 24 packs while blasters have 10 packs for a lower price point entry.
Singles from the 2023 release are also almost guaranteed to be available shortly after release date from the major online card auction houses like eBay, COMC, and PWCC Marketplace. This is where savvy collectors can target specific players, parallels, and serial numbered cards they want for their collections.
Grading submission services like PSA, BGS, and SGC will see a huge influx of 2023 Bowman Chrome cards as collectors rush to preserve the condition and enhance the value of their prized pulls. Expect turnaround times and prices to be high for many months after the release as a result.
The 2023 Bowman Chrome baseball card release is primed to be another highly anticipated and collecting event within the hobby. With a target release window of late March to mid-April, stay tuned to all the latest updates and pre-order information directly from Topps and major retailers. This shiny Chrome product is a must-have each year for any baseball card investor or collector looking to get in early on the next generation of MLB stars.
