The 2022 Panini Prizm baseball release offered collectors a wide array of exciting rookie cards and veteran stars to chase. Panini Prizm has become one of the most popular modern baseball card brands known for its flashy refractors and parallels that add to the thrill of the hunt. With another strong rookie class headlined by potential superstars like Julio Rodriguez, Bobby Witt Jr., and Adley Rutschman, the 2022 Prizm release gave collectors plenty of big names to target.
Some of the top rookies from the 2022 class that were hot cards in the Prizm set included Julio Rodriguez, the Seattle Mariners’ dynamic outfielder who took the league by storm in his debut season. His Prizm rookie cards, including the base, silver, and orange refractors, were in high demand from collectors. Another top rookie to watch is Kansas City Royals’ shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., considered one of the top prospects in baseball. Witt lived up to the hype with a solid rookie campaign and his Prizm rookies were some of the most coveted in the set.
Catcher Adley Rutschman, the top pick from the 2019 draft by the Baltimore Orioles, also had strong rookie cards in Prizm after making his much-anticipated MLB debut. His base Prizm rookie alongside colorful parallels like pink ice were must-haves for collectors. Speaking of catchers, Detroit Tigers’ top prospect Riley Greene burst onto the scene and his Prizm rookie selections became hot tickets. Other notable rookie cards that performed well included Seattle’s George Kirby, Toronto’s Gabriel Moreno, and Cincinnati’s Hunter Greene.
In addition to the exciting rookie class, Panini Prizm 2022 offered collectors chances to add star veterans to their collections. Some of the top veteran cards that held strong value included reigning NL MVP Freddie Freeman of the Dodgers. His base Prizm and refractors were highly sought after cards. Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani of the Angels continued to captivate collectors with his Prizm cards, including the silver prizm parallel.
New York Yankees’ star Aaron Judge was another must-have veteran, especially after smashing the AL home run record. His Prizm cards, like the pink ice refractor, commanded top dollar. Mets’ ace Max Scherzer, Dodgers’ shortstop Trea Turner, and Atlanta’s Ronald Acuña Jr. upon his return from injury also had popular Prizm selections. For National League fans, cards of Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado and Phillies’ Bryce Harper found an engaged collector base.
When it comes to parallels and refractors in Panini Prizm, the color spectrum is vast with several parallel levels to chase after from the base all the way up to 1/1 exclusives. Some of the most sought-after parallel levels included the silver prizm, orange prizm, pink ice, green ice, and blue ice refractors for their rarity and eye-catching designs. Low-numbered parallels like /10, /25, and /50 were especially valuable hits to pull. Of course, the ultra-rare 1/1 parallels became crown jewels for collections or big trade bait.
In addition to individual cards, Panini Prizm 2022 offered several exciting insert sets for collectors to chase after like Flux, Sparkles, and Stadium Club. The Flux insert set spotlighted players in shiny foil with neon designs that popped on-card. Sparkles inserts placed players on a glittery background adding another layer of visual appeal. Stadium Club paid homage to classic designs with a retro twist that was a hit with collectors. Box toppers and autographs were also hot commodities to pull straight from packs.
Whether collecting rookie sensations, veteran superstars, or chasing the rarest parallels, Panini Prizm 2022 had no shortage of cards to excite the modern baseball collector. With its flashy designs and star power across the sport, Panini Prizm established itself as one of the premier brands in the hobby. With another strong rookie class and engaging inserts, the 2022 release gave collectors an array of exciting cards to add to their collections for years to come. Between the hottest rookies and veterans, parallels, and more, Panini Prizm 2022 delivered for fans of the hobby.
