The Bowman 2023 baseball card set is one of the most highly anticipated releases of the new year. As the flagship baseball card product of Topps, Bowman is known for providing the first MLB cards each year for many of the top prospects in the minors. The Bowman 2023 checklist features over 350 cards and offers baseball card collectors their first glimpse at the next generation of future MLB stars.
Some of the biggest names that are expected to be featured in the Bowman 2023 set include Druw Jones, Termarr Johnson, Elijah Green, and Jackson Holliday. All four players were taken within the top 10 picks of the 2022 MLB Draft and are considered four of the best prospects in the minors. Having rookie cards of these elite talents will make the Bowman 2023 set one of the most valuable releases in recent memory.
In addition to rookie cards of the top draft picks, Bowman 2023 will also include the debut MLB cards for many international signees and other highly touted prospects that have risen up prospect rankings over the past year. Some specific international prospects to watch for include Roderick Arias, Osiel Rodriguez, and Carlos Colmenarez. On the domestic side, players like Brock Porter, Chase Petty, and Drew Thorpe could have their first MLB cards after breakout seasons in 2022.
A core set will make up the bulk of the Bowman 2023 checklist, featuring base rookie cards and parallel variations of the top prospects. However, Topps has also announced several special inserts and parallels that add to the excitement. One of the highly coveted inserts is expected to be the “Paper Stock” parallel, featuring prospect cards printed on thick, premium card stock. These parallels command a significant premium in the secondary market.
Another anticipated insert is the “Gold Label” parallel, which features prospects dressed in their team uniforms on a gold foil-stamped design. The Gold Label parallels tend to carry some of the highest valuations in Bowman releases. Topps is also expected to include “Chrome” and “Rainbow Foil” parallels of top prospects, along with autographed and memorabilia cards of the elite talents. The memorabilia cards in particular hold great value since they provide fans an authentic piece of a prospect’s career before reaching the majors.
In addition to the prospect cards, Bowman 2023 will feature base cards and inserts focusing on current MLB stars. Rookie cards and prospects get most of the attention in Bowman, but the set also provides opportunities to collect cards of established major leaguers from the previous season. Topps usually includes parallels and inserts highlighting MVP winners, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year candidates from the prior MLB campaign. Veterans like Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, and Julio Rodriguez are sure to have prominent cards after their outstanding 2022 seasons.
The release of Bowman has become a highly anticipated springtime event for the baseball card community. While the flagship Series 1 and Series 2 sets focus on the current MLB season, Bowman provides the first chance to collect cards featuring the next wave of future stars. With elite prospects like Druw Jones, Termarr Johnson and Elijah Green headlining the checklist, Bowman 2023 has all the makings of one fans and investors will be talking about collecting for years to come. Whether chasing parallels, autographed cards or just following favorite prospects, the Bowman 2023 set is sure to excite collectors and capture the imagination of those following the next generation of MLB talent.
