The 2023 Atlanta Braves are coming off another impressive season that saw them win their fifth NL East division title in a row. While they fell short of repeating as World Series champions, the Braves remain one of baseball’s most consistent franchises. As fans look forward to the upcoming 2023 season, they’ll also be on the hunt for the newest baseball cards featuring their favorite Braves players.
The 2023 Topps baseball card series will once again be the flagship product chronicling the upcoming MLB season. Topps has extensive experience producing high quality cards of Braves legends and current stars alike. Some of the most coveted Braves included in the 2023 Topps set will certainly be MVP candidate Austin Riley, All-Star closer Kenley Jansen, and veteran first baseman Matt Olson. Riley is coming off a career year and will be a hot commodity for collectors. Meanwhile, the addition of Jansen strengthened an already solid Atlanta bullpen. Olson proved to be a great replacement for Freddie Freeman in his first year with the Braves in 2022.
Panini also releases an MLB licensed baseball card product each year that serves as a Topps competitor. The 2023 Donruss baseball set will feature a large selection of current Braves to chase. Rookies Michael Harris II and Vaughn Grissom could garner lots of interest after impressive debut seasons in Atlanta. Grissom in particular made a huge splash by hitting a dramatic walk-off home run in the NLDS against the Phillies. Donruss inserts often highlight memorable playoff moments, so that Grissom blast may end up on a special card.
In addition to the main Topps and Donruss sets, collectors can expect to find Braves stars and prospects in numerous hobby boxes and retail packs throughout the upcoming year. The Allen & Ginter’s brand produces cards with unique retro designs that usually include a healthy dose of Braves. Heritage Minors focuses specifically on minor leaguers and recent MLB draftees – so Atlanta’s deep farm system will be well-represented there. Topps Chrome and Finest insert parallel cards in short print runs are always hotly pursued.
Veteran hurlers like Max Fried, Kyle Wright, and Ian Anderson will anchor the Braves starting rotation in 2023. All three starters had impressive campaigns in 2022 and will look to build on that success. Their on-field contributions make them prime autograph and memorabilia card chase targets. Fried in particular has All-Star caliber stuff and will be a popular autographed card for Braves PC builders given his status as the ace of the staff.
Rookies like Harris II, Grissom, and Spencer Strider made huge impacts down the stretch for Atlanta in 2022. Their rookie cards from this past season will remain widely collected. But collectors will also be eager to chase the trio’s sophomore year cards showing them as full-time MLB contributors. Strider’s dominance as a rookie reliever makes him an intriguing future closer option for the Braves. His cards could explode in value with a strong 2023.
Veteran sluggers Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna, and Adam Duvall provide thump in the middle of the Braves order. While Ozuna may be facing league discipline, all three clean-up type bats can rack up home runs playing half their games in hitter-friendly Truist Park. Their autographs and memorabilia cards will be popular with Braves PC builders. Dansby Swanson remains a fan favorite at shortstop as he continues chasing his first career All-Star nod. His leadership of the clubhouse and steady production make him a cornerstone of the Atlanta franchise for years to come.
The Braves have cultivated one of baseball’s deepest farm systems in recent years thanks to strong player development and international signings. Top prospects like catcher Shea Langeliers, outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy, and pitchers Bryce Elder and Jared Shuster could make their MLB debuts in 2023 and immediately become hot rookie cards to chase. Others like catcher Hendrik Clementina and infielder Braden Shewmake may not be far behind. Collectors love to get in early on the ground floor of future stars.
With a solid major league core and one of the game’s premier minor league pipelines, the Atlanta Braves are poised to remain contenders for the foreseeable future. As the 2023 season approaches, collectors can expect another outstanding year of Braves baseball cards chronicling both the established stars and up-and-coming prospects of this iconic franchise. The excitement on the field is matched by hobbyists eagerly pursuing their favorite Braves in cardboard form.
