Going Prospecting
The last three cards I purchased just to be able to get some youngsters in my "portfolio" varied in value. I got one for just a few dollars. Only one of these cards is technically a rookie card, but the other two are prospect cards since neither have yet made the show. I'll start with my favorite team. Anyone that follows baseball knows that Padres prospect MacKenzie Gore is the best pitching prospect in baseball. I found a Bowman's Best certified auto card for Gore.
The second card is a very speculative purchase since Marco Luciano is only 18 years old and at that age prospects flame out more often than they pan out. However, the kid has an elite talent level so if he pans out I expect this card to spike.
The Luciano is a Panini Contenders card serial numbered to 15. This is card 9. I really like the way the light reflects off this card. Finally, the cheap card in the bunch was a Topps Chrome rookie card for Brandon Woodruff of the Brewers. This guy had a very good rookie season so I was surprised it was just a few dollars. Perhaps it's because it is the base auto of the set and not an insert or parallel, or perhaps it's because the guy plays in Milwaukee and they are not a largely paid attention to team.
This will probably be the last of the prospect/rookie card posts for a bit. I want to see how these cards pan out before I jump back into the market. If even one of the players on any of these posts hits big, I will feel like I made a smart investment in all of them.
Thanks as always for taking the time to read my blog.
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