One of the hottest MLB sports card products of the year continues to deliver in 2022, as 2022 Bowman Baseball from Topps is loaded with a ton of excitement. A product that never disappoints the sports card collectors, this year’s product is loaded with top tier prospects opening a chance for a big hit with nearly any pick. We are delivering you a 2022 Bowman Baseball Guide looking at the top prospects to chase, some potential investment opportunities and what to expect when opening the product.
Now before we take a dig into the 2022 Bowman Baseball Guide, remember this product is geared towards the future of baseball and the prospects of each MLB team. Don’t take that wrong, as some of the games top stars are also featured within the 100-card base set including the likes of Wander Franco (Rookie Card), Bryce Harper, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Mike Trout.
However, this set is built around the 150 prospect cards found within the product that features an extensive refractor parallel collection including the 1/1 SuperFractor. With Bowman Baseball headlining the May 2022 Sports Card Releases, here is our 2022 Bowman Baseball Guide.
2022 Bowman Baseball Guide: Box Breakdown
2022 Bowman Baseball Hobby Box
24 Packs Per Box – 10 Cards Per Pack (240 cards total) featuring:
- Autographs – 1
- 2022 Bowman Invicta – 1
- Bowman in 3-D – 1
- Bowman Scouts’ Top 100 – 6
- Hi-Fi Futures – 4
- Rookie of the Year Favorites – 3
- Virtuosic Vibrations – 3
2022 Bowman HTA Jumbo Box
12 Packs Per Box – 32 Cards per Pack (384 cards total) featuring:
- Autographs – 3
- 2022 Bowman Invicta – 1
- Bowman in 3-D – 1
- Bowman Scouts’ Top 100 – 12
- Hi-Fi Futures – 4
- Rookie of the Year Favorites – 3
- Virtuosic Vibrations – 3
2022 Bowman Blaster Boxes (Retail)
6 Packs Per Box – 12 Cards Per Pack (72 cards total) featuring:
- Autographs – (Not Guaranteed)
- Bowman Scouts’ Top 100 – 2 (on average)
- Hi-Fi Futures – 1 (on average)
- Rookie of the Year Favorites – 1 (on average)
- Virtuosic Vibrations – 1 (on average)
- Green Parallel (Retail Exclusive) – (Not Guaranteed)
2022 Bowman Baseball Guide: Odds Breakdown
Here’s a breakdown of the pack odds for the 2022 Bowman Baseball lineup:
Base Set
Sky Blue – 1:200 hobby, 1:61 jumbo, 1:178 blaster
Neon Green – 1:251 hobby, 1:76 jumbo, 1:223 blaster
Fuchsia – 1:335 hobby, 1:103 jumbo, 1:298 blaster
Purple – 1:504 hobby, 1:123 jumbo, 1:357 blaster
Purple Pattern – 1:504 hobby, 1:154 jumbo, 1:448 blaster
Blue – 1:669 hobby, 1:205 jumbo, 1:595 blaster
Blue Pattern – 1:800 hobby, 1:245 jumbo, 1:714 blaster
Green – 1:867 blaster
Green Pattern – 1:511 blaster
Yellow – 1:1,138 hobby, 1:410 jumbo, 1:1,190 blaster
Gold – 1:2,006 hobby, 1:615 jumbo, 1:1,785 blaster
Orange – 1:903 hobby
Red – 1:20,150 hobby, 1:6,185 jumbo, 1:17,855 blaster
Platinum – 1:102,720 hobby, 1:30,927 jumbo, 1:90,618 blaster
Printing Plates – 1:25,082 hobby, 1:7,731 jumbo, 1:22,374 blaster
Prospects
Sky Blue – 1:134 hobby, 1:41 jumbo, 1:119 blaster
Neon Green – 1:167 hobby, 1:51 jumbo, 1:149 blaster
Fuchsia – 1:224 hobby, 1:70 jumbo, 1:199 blaster
Purple – 1:269 hobby, 1:82 jumbo, 1:239 blaster
Purple Pattern – 1:336 hobby, 1:103 jumbo, 1:299 blaster
Blue – 1:446 hobby, 1:164 jumbo, 1:396 blaster
Blue Pattern – 1:535 hobby, 1:164 jumbo, 1:476 blaster
Green – 1:578 blaster
Green Pattern – 1:341 blaster
Yellow – 1:892 hobby, 1:273 jumbo, 1:793 blaster
Gold – 1:1,339 hobby, 1:410 jumbo, 1:1,190 blaster
Orange – 1:602 hobby
Red – 1:13,398 hobby, 1:4,109 jumbo, 1:11,923 blaster
Platinum – 1:67,410 hobby, 1:20,262 jumbo, 1:59,421 blaster
Printing Plates – 1:16,721 hobby, 1:5,109 jumbo, 1:14,855 blaster
Chrome Prospects
Refractors – 1:138 hobby, 1:44 jumbo, 1:115 blaster
Atomic Refractors – 1:24 hobby
Lava Refractors – 1:172 hobby, 1:54 jumbo, 1:144 blaster
Speckle Refractors – 1:231 hobby, 1:72 jumbo, 1:192 blaster
Purple Refractors – 1:277 hobby, 1:87 jumbo, 1:231 blaster
Purple RayWave Refractors – 1:277 hobby, 1:87 jumbo, 1:231 blaster
Fuchsia Refractors – 1:345 hobby, 1:108 jumbo, 1:288 blaster
Fuchsia Lava Refractors – 1:345 hobby, 1:108 jumbo, 1:288 blaster
Blue Refractors – 1:458 hobby, 1:143 jumbo, 1:382 blaster
Blue Shimmer Refractors – 1:458 hobby, 1:143 jumbo, 1:382 blaster
RayWave Blue Refractors – 1:101 hobby
Aqua Refractors – 1:226 hobby, 1:71 jumbo
Aqua Shimmer Refractors – 1:226 hobby, 1:71 jumbo
Green Refractors – 1:341 blaster
Green Shimmer Refractors – 1:341 blaster
Mini Diamonds Green Refractors – 1:694 hobby, 1:217 jumbo, 1:578 blaster
Yellow Refractors – 1:915 hobby, 1:286 jumbo, 1:763 blaster
Yellow Mini Diamonds Refractors – 1:915 hobby, 1:286 jumbo, 1:763 blaster
Gold Refractors – 1:1,372 hobby, 1:430 jumbo, 1:1,145 blaster
Gold Shimmer Refractors – 1:1,372 hobby, 1:430 jumbo, 1:1,145 blaster
Orange Refractors – 1:602 hobby
Orange Shimmer Refractors – 1:602 hobby
Red Refractors – 1:13,470 hobby, 1:4,289 jumbo, 1:11,557 blaster
Red Lava Refractors – 1:13,470 hobby, 1:4,289 jumbo, 1:11,557 blaster
Printing Plates – 1:17,120 hobby, 1:5,342 jumbo, 1:14,427 blaster
SuperFractors – 1:28,383 hobby, 1:8,770 jumbo
Chrome Prospect Autographs
Base – 1:67 hobby, 1:10 jumbo, 1:81 blaster
Refractors – 1:138 hobby, 1:23 jumbo
Speckle Refractors – 1:230 hobby, 1:39 jumbo
Purple Refractors – 1:275 hobby, 1:46 jumbo
Blue Refractors – 1:423 hobby, 1:71 jumbo
Atomic Refractors – 1:634 hobby, 1:106 jumbo
Green Refractors – 1:566 blaster
Green Shimmer Refractors – 1:566 blaster
Yellow Refractors – 1:1439 hobby, 1:238 jumbo, 1:1,826 blaster
Gold Refractors – 1:1,268 hobby, 1:212 jumbo
Gold Shimmer Refractors – 1:1,268 hobby, 1:212 jumbo
Orange Refractors – 1:2,534 hobby
Orange Shimmer Refractors – 1:2,534 hobby
Red Refractors – 1:12,689 hobby, 1:2,107 jumbo
Red Lava Refractors – 1:12,689 hobby, 1:2,107 jumbo
Printing Plates – 1:15,861 hobby, 1:2,635 jumbo
SuperFractors – 1:61,632 hobby, 1:10,493 jumbo
Chrome Rookie Autographs
Base – 1:3,008 hobby, 1:497 jumbo, 1:3816 blaster
Atomic Refractors – 1:3887 hobby, 1:648 jumbo
Green Refractors – 1:3,471 blaster
Yellow Refractors – 1:8,840 hobby, 1:1,459 jumbo, 1:11,188 blaster
Gold Refractors – 1:7,787 hobby, 1:1,295 jumbo
Orange Refractors – 1:15,518 hobby
Red Refractors – 1:77,040 hobby, 1:19,587 jumbo
Printing Plates – 1:98,051 hobby, 1:15,882 jumbo
SuperFractors – 1:359,520 hobby, 1:65,290 jumbo
Bowman Prospect Autographs
Base – 1:129 blaster
Purple – 1:793 blaster
Blue – 1:1,323 blaster
Green – 1:2,003 blaster
Gold – 1:3,967 blaster
Orange – 1:7,952 blaster
Red – 1:39,735 blaster
Platinum – 1:234,012 blaster
75 Years of Bowman Buyback Autographs
1:7,930 hobby, 1:1,311 jumbo, 1:10,068 blaster
2022 Bowman Ultimate Autograph Book
1:539,082 hobby, 1:146,904 jumbo
All American Game Autographs
1:5,766 hobby, 1:961 jumbo
Bowman in 3D
Base – 1:12 Hobby, 1:6 jumbo, 1:12 blaster
Atomic Refractors – 1:3,429 hobby, 1:1,073 jumbo, 1:2,860 blaster
Aqua Refractors – 1:4,116 hobby, 1:1,286 jumbo, 1:3,435 blaster
Gold Refractors – 1:10,272 hobby, 1:3,211 jumbo, 1:8,600 blaster
Orange Refractors – 1:4,522 hobby
Red Refractors – 1:102,720 hobby, 1:32,645 jumbo, 1:93,605 blaster
SuperFractors – 1:539,280 hobby, 1:146,904 jumbo, 1:468,024 blaster
Bowman in 3D Autographs
Base – 1:3,922 hobby, 1:655 jumbo
Orange Refractors – 1:15,518 hobby
Red Refractors – 1:77,040 hobby, 1:12,744 jumbo
SuperFractors – 1:359,520 hobby, 1:65,290 jumbo
Bowman Invicta
Base – 1:24 hobby, 1:6 jumbo
Atomic Refractors – 1:1,127 hobby, 1:353 jumbo
Gold Refracotrs – 1:3,381 hobby, 1:1,057 jumbo
Orange Refractors – 1:6,762 hobby
Red Refractors – 1:33,705 hobby, 1:10,684 jumbo
SuperFractors – 1:165,932 hobby, 1:53,419 jumbo
Bowman Invicta Autographs
Base – 1:3922 hobby, 1:655 jumbo
Gold Atomic Refractors – 1:7,787 hobby, 1:1,295 jumbo
Orange Refractors – 1:5,910 hobby
Red Refractors – 1:77,040 hobby, 1:12,774 jumbo
SuperFractors – 1:359,520 hobby, 1:65,290 jumbo
Bowman Scouts Top 100
Base – 1:4 hobby, 1:1 jumbo, 1:3 blaster
Atomic Refractors – 1:687 hobby, 1:215 jumbo, 1:572 blaster
Aqua Refractors – 1:824 hobby, 1:258 jumbo, 1:687 blaster
Green Refractors – 1:511 blaster
Gold Refractors – 1:2,058 hobby, 1:644 jumbo, 1:1,717 blaster
Orange Refractors – 1:903 hobby
Red Refractors – 1:20,544 hobby, 1:6,458 jumbo, 1:17,335 blaster
SuperFractors – 1:102,720 hobby, 1:32,645 jumbo, 1:93,605 blaster
Bowman Scouts Top 100 Autographs
Base – 1:2,319 hobby, 1:387 jumbo
SuperFractors – 1:113,532 hobby, 1:19,587 jumbo
Dual Bowman Prospects Autographs
Base – 1:46,894 hobby, 1:7,732 jumbo
Hi-Fi Futures
Base – 1:6 hobby, 1:2 jumbo, 1:6 blaster
Atomic Refractors – 1:3,429 hobby, 1:1,072 jumbo, 1:2,289 blaster
Aqua Refractors – 1:4,116 hobby, 1:1,285 jumbo, 1:2,745 blaster
Green Refractors – 1:2,044 blaster
Gold Refractors – 1:10,272 hobby, 1:3,211 jumbo, 1:6,833 blaster
Red Refractors – 1:102,720 hobby, 1:32,645 jumbo, 1:69,475 blaster
SuperFractors – 1:539,280 hobby, 1:146,904 jumbo, 1:468,024 blaster
Rookie of the Year Favorites
Base – 1:8 hobby, 1:3 jumbo, 1:6 blaster
Atomic Refractors – 1:4,570 hobby, 1:1,430 jumbo, 1:3,816 blaster
Aqua Refractors – 1:5,488 hobby, 1:1,714 jumbo, 1:4,573 blaster
Green Refractors – 1:3,405 blaster
Gold Refractors – 1:13,739 hobby, 1:4,290 jumbo, 1:11,479 blaster
Orange Refractors – 1:6,025 hobby
Red Refractors – 1:134,280 hobby, 1:41,972 jumbo, 1:117,006 blaster
SuperFractors – 1:719,040 hobby, 1:195,872 jumbo, 1:576,155 blaster
Rookie of the Year Favorites Autographs
Base – 1:3,886 hobby, 1:648 jumbo
Gold Refractors – 1:11,660 hobby, 1:1,940 jumbo
Orange Refractors – 1:23,446 hobby
Red Refractors – 1:113,532 hobby, 1:19,587 jumbo
SuperFractors – 1:539,280 hobby, 1:97,936 jumbo
Virtuosic Vibrations
Base – 1:8 hobby, 1:3 jumbo, 1:6 blaster
Atomic Refractors – 1:3,429 hobby, 1:1,073 jumbo, 2,860 blaster
Aqua Refractors – 1:4,116 hobby, 1:1,286 jumbo, 1:3,435 blaster
Green Refractors – 1:2,558 blaster
Gold Refractors – 1:10,272 hobby, 1:3,211 jumbo, 1:8,600 blaster
Orange Refractors – 1:4,522 hobby
Red Refractors – 1:102,720 hobby, 1:32,645 jumbo, 1:93,605 blaster
SuperFractors – 1:539,280 hobby, 1:146,904 jumbo, 1:468,024 blaster
Virtuosic Vibrations Autographs
Base – 1:12,915 hobby, 1:2,161 jumbo
SuperFractors – 1:359,520 hobby, 1:65,290 jumbo
2022 Bowman Baseball Guide: Top Prospects
Like every year, 2022 Bowman Baseball is loaded with some of the games top prospects that not only make it one of the most exciting products to collect but one that delivers a ton of profit potential. Over the years we have seen Bowman Baseball prospect cards of guys like Bryce Harper, Mike Trout and Fernando Tatis Jr. reach $100,000 plus depending on the card, parallel variation and whether it is graded. Not sure what graded sports cards are here, is our guide to Sports Card Grading.
Kahlil Watson – Miami Marlins
One of the top cards to chase within the 2022 Bowman Baseball set is Kahlil Watson of the Miami Marlins. Currently Watson is playing for the Jupiter Hammerheads at A-Level to start the 2022 MLB season. Over 136 at bats through May 22nd, 2022, Watson is batting .250 with eight doubles, six home runs and 26 runs batted in.
George Valera – Cleveland Guardians
George Valera is another top prospect to collect within the 2022 Bowman Baseball product. Valera who the Cleveland Guardians signed as an international free agent is currently playing for the Arkon Rubberducks at the Double A level. Valera is batting .256 with six doubles, one triple, five home runs and 18 runs batted in.
Bryan Acuna – Minnesota Twins
Generational talents typically don’t find the same family, but this could be the case with Acuna family as the little brother of Ronald Acuna is one of the top prospects of the Minnesota Twins organization at just 16 years old. Acuna made his Bowman Baseball debut with the 2022 product line making him a prospect to consider collecting in 2022.
James Wood – San Diego Padres
Currently playing for the Lake Elsinore Storm at Single A, James Wood is an interesting prospect within the San Diego Padres organization after being selected in the 2nd round of the 2021 MLB draft. Wood who is from Rockville, Maryland is batting .300 over his first 50 at bats this year with three home runs, 12 runs batted in and four stolen bases.
Curtis Mead – Tampa Bay Rays
Every year it seems as that Tampa Bay Rays have a stud prospect, such as Wander Franco and now Curtis Mead. Mead who is playing at Double A for the Montgomery Biscuits is batting .291 on the year with four home runs and 16 runs batted in over 110 at bats.
Elly De La Cruz – Cincinnati Reds
At last, the top tier prospect to collect among Bowman Baseball is Elly De La Cruz of the Cincinnati Reds. De La Cruz who is currently at High A for the Dayton Dragons has six home runs over his first 123 at bats this season with 23 runs batted in and 10 stolen bases.
2022 Bowman Baseball Guide: Potential Investing Prospects
While the group of studs above have the potential to yield long term profits, the group are among the highest priced cards within the product making it difficult for some sports card collectors to invest in them heavily while lower numbered cards bringing top dollars. One key way to invest in sports cards is through prospecting which you can read more about in our Sports Card Investing Strategies. Here are some of the lesser known or looked over 2022 Bowman Prospects:
Jackson Chourio – Milwaukee Brewers
Joshua Baez – St. Louis Cardinals
Matt Frazier – Pittsburgh Pirates
Oswaldo Cabrera – New York Yankees
Allen Cerda – Cincinnati Reds
Max Munch – Oakland A’s
Jonatan Clase – Seattle Mariners
Ian Lewis – Miami Marlins
Trey Sweeney – New York Yankees
2022 Bowman Baseball Guide – Sleeper Picks
Andry Lara – Washington Nationals
Roberto Campas – Detroit Tigers
Hendry Mendez – Milwaukee Brewers
Eddys Leonard – Los Angeles Dodgers
Elijah Dunham – New York Yankees
Gilberto Jimenez – Boston Red Sox
Yhoswar Garcia – Philadelphia Phillies
Heriberto Hernandez – Tampa Bay Rays
Caleb Kilian – Chicago Cubs
Alvin Guzman – Arizona Diamondbacks
Elijah Tatis – Chicago White Sox
Estiven Machado – Toronto Blue Jays
Luke Waddell – Atlanta Braves
Rodolfo Nolasco – Pittsburgh Pirates
Lawrence Butler – Oakland A’s
2022 Bowman Guide – Recent Top eBay Sales 2022 Top Bowman Prospects
Kahlil Watson 2022 Bowman Orange Refractor Autograph Number /25 – $5800.01 (5/13/2022)
George Valera 2022 Bowman PSA Gem MT 10 Orange Refractor Auto /25 – $2096.81 (5/21/2022)
Bryan Acuna 2022 Bowman Orange Refractor Autograph Number /25 – $3919.00 (5/21/2022)
James Wood 2022 Bowman Red Lava Refractor Autograph Number /5 – $6575.00 (5/22/2022)
2022 Bowman Guide – Recent eBay Sales 2022 Sleeper Bowman Prospects
Oswaldo Cabrera 2022 Bowman Purple Refractor Autograph Number /250 – $899.99 (4/29/2022)
Trey Sweeney 2022 Bowman Gold Refractor Autograph Number /50 – $1025 (5/9/2022)
Eddy’s Leonard 2022 Bowman SuperFractor Non-Autograph 1/1 – $5999.99 (5/21/2022)
Luke Waddell 2022 Bowman Orange Refractor Autograph Number /25 – $313.88 (5/18/2022)
Elijah Tatis – 2022 Bowman Red Refractor Non-Autograph /5 – $574.99 (5/10/2022)
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