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Luke Murphy - RHP (Angels, 1st Base and Auto, 110/NR) - Angels 4th round reliever out of Vanderbilt tore his UCL before getting to campus in the summer of 2018 and then got only a partial season when he came back in 2020 due to the pandemic. Slider and changeup alternate between being the more effective secondary to get those desired swings and misses and he'll throw an occasional show me 12-6 curveball. Really raw from a pitching standpoint. Not like Cleveland will need it given their depth at the position. Bowman Chrome Baseball Cards! Fills up the zone and gets a lot of strikeouts. Given the prospect pedigree and draft capital spent, Mack gets the benefit of the doubt and slots into the middle of Tier 3. At 6'7", there is some general concern about tall pitchers, but at the moment Painter doesn't seem to exhibit many of those issues. Jake Fox - 2B (Guardians, 1st Base only, 95/229) - Cleveland's third-round pick out of the Florida prep ranks has a plus hit tool with above-average speed that he knows how to use on the base paths. 2021 Bowman Draft Marcelo Mayer 1st Prospect #BD-174 Red Sox PSA 10 GEM (19) $12.50 + $4.75 shipping. If they can, he suddenly becomes much more interesting. If we see Bednar trending towards relief, he still has an opportunity to be in a high leverage role, but the hobby interest would drop to Tier 3 at best, but most likely to Tier None. Images of this refractor have started to surface as of Thursday, December 30th and with the Mini Diamonds being very popular, I expect the RayWaves to be as well. That alone puts him in the Tier 2 conversation with upside for more, so I'll take the easy way out and stick him in the bottom half of Tier 2. Instead, he lands in a place where the deck is stacked against him and I am having thoughts of pushing him down into Tier None. I like the power swing from the left side and that gives him Tier 2 upside, although I strongly considered keeping him at the top of Tier 3 until we see some of that swing and miss lessen. If youve seen 2021 Bowman Baseball released earlier this year, then you can skip right over this section. Most of the big names are in here - Marcelo Mayer, Jordan Lawlar, Brady House, Henry Davis. Although Davis' numbers may not be mind blowing, he's only played in 167 games in his entire MiLB career. I didn't see anyone fully square up his fastball, but I also saw a ton of contact and very few times where it caused a swing and miss. 6'4" and all legs which seem to cause issues with consistency in his delivery and command. Hunter Goodman - C (Rockies, 1st Base and Auto, 109/66) - Goodman's plus raw power is loud leading to 21 home runs in his final season at Memphis, but he pairs it with an overly aggressive plate approach and a less than ideal swing mechanics. Tier None guy with the potential for Tier 3 if the Giants can get him right. Estimated Release Date: December 29, 2021 Hobby Jumbo Configuration: 32 cards per pack, 12 packs per box, 8 boxes per case Clarke started to put it together in the Pandemic shortened season in 2020 and continued to crush in 2021 for Cal-State Northridge with a .324/.445/.570 triple slash and 8 home runs in 38 games. In 2021, Banks had 59 solo tackles, 69 assists, 128 total tackles, 4 pass deflections, 5.5 sacks, and 1 interception. Click on any card to see more graded card prices, historic prices, and past sales. Stock fell a bit with his inconsistent command being the main drag in 2021. With his small sample size of Complex games in 2021, the Rockies had him mostly at catcher with the rest of his games at DH. But given his size - 6'4" 225 pounds as a teenager - he should have enough natural power to not need to sell out for it as he matures. Catchers do make it difficult to push into Tier 1 though, and Adley is the only one in recent memory that probably deserved that Tier ranking. An overall good feel for hit and now some plus raw power with the max velo numbers to back that up. Development project that could land either in the rotation or the bullpen. Given his family and draft pedigree, ability to stick at one of the most valuable positions in the hobby, and the promise of power from the right-hand side, I will go with a Tier 3 ranking with an eye towards seeing how the power develops. Mid-rotation starter ceiling, but definite bullpen risk with his older prep arm that was command challenged. Backend starter potential with perhaps some more when added mass leads to increased fastball velocity. Lacking the collectible team bump and round 1 draft pick bump, the risky righty prep pitcher profile is going to keep Morales in Tier None. It looked decent and he threw a lot of strikes, but I didn't see anything special that would push him out of the Tier None conversation for now. Mitch Bratt - LHP (Rangers, 1st Auto only, 134/287) - Prep left-hander originally from Canada but was pitching in the Georgia prep ranks. Every week for 4 weeks will feature 21 top prospects! He did improve on his strikeouts in 2021, but I see that more as plus control taking advantage of college bats. Chase Field to host 2023 MLB Draft Combine in June. He was fifth overall in our Data Driven Top 500 as well. Basically a collection of average tools with a plus plate approach and lacking in-game power is going to end up in Tier None, which is where I have Donta' for now. Bryce Miller - RHP (Mariners, 1st Base and Auto, 113/122) - In general a profile like Miller's would be an easy Tier None call. His Bowman cards only list him as a pitcher as well. An advanced arm that likely doesn't need a ton of changes to get up to the majors and be a competent innings eater mid-rotation/backend starter. A double plus slider with 12-6 break can be thrown for strikes in the zone are down in the zone for easy swing and misses. Other than building innings, there isn't much more he can do unless the Yankees can squeeze some more fastball velocity out of his arm. Draft. Billed as a hit-over-power hitter, he surprisingly put up 17 home runs in 59 college games this year. Will have to see more velocity and his secondaries get to the next level before he gets considered for Tier 3. The 2021 NBA draft class, headlined by Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green, is stacked with talent. Bowman Draft Picks and Prospects Baseball Sports Trading Cards, 20 Size MLB Posters, 20 Size MLB Banners, 20 Size MLB Signs, 20 Size . His curveball is his best secondary and a swing and miss pitch. Changeup is his third offering, but is inconsistent and I didn't see him throw it much. He is more of an above-average hit tool with average pop and good plate skills. Throws both four-seamer and a cutter that are in the low 90s with an above-average slider and a changeup. Sean Burke - RHP (White Sox, 1st Base and Auto, 94/64) - The tall (6'6") righty out of the University of Maryland has an easy delivery for someone as big as he is. Evaluating The Best Prospects In 2021 Bowman Chrome Prospect rankings are based on scouting grades and narrative reports for each player. Based on the sell sheet, the main insert I would be interested in without yet having them in hand yet is the new Genesis insert with its cosmos theme. Rating: 7.7 (3 votes) Click here to Rate. Couple that plus fastball with a plus curveball and average to above-average changeup and slider and you have a standard model starter's four-pitch mix. Super Jumbo Hobby box - guarantees 5 autos and is roughly $600 pre-sale per box. Changeup wasn't great and he has trouble commanding it in the looks I had. An underslot former reliever who only started towards the end of his college career that is mainly a fastball-only guy doesn't often get the bump into Tier 3. Baseball Card Price Guide. With added mass and MLB-driven development to sprinkle in some patience and more pop, you can easily imagine an above-average offensive player to pair with that plus defensive profile. Daylen Lile - OF (Nationals, 1st Base only, 47/29) - The ability to field all outfield spots in a pinch, but mostly profiles as a left fielder with underwhelming arm strength. Adrian Del Castillo - C (Diamondbacks, 1st Base and Auto, 67/52) - Was widely considered a top 10 pick prior to the season, Del Castillo had a tough 2021 with the University of Miami and continued that trend in Low A ball for the Diamondbacks after they made him a 2nd round pick. However, a groundball rate above 50% and what appears to be an average hit tool at the moment along with the risk of having to potentially slide him over to third base drags down the previously mentioned positives. 6'3" and 190 pounds indicates that there is room to add good muscle to his frame and tick his velocity up from low 90s to mid 90s. Free shipping for many products! There is a lot of hand movement going on pre-swing and through the swing motion that I would like to see cleaned up. 2021 Bowman - Chrome Prospects. Hits his spots all day long in the video I watched which is what drives the high floor evaluation. Drafted to pitch, he's a raw work in progress. The main difference will be with the inserts and exclusive parallels. If you had taken our advice at the time this article was initially written, you would be up between 50% to 100% regarding Wander Franco RC's . Going to slot him at the bottom half of Tier 2 because of the ceiling, but wouldn't argue pushing him into Tier 3 given the risk of a mid to back end rotation arm. For now, he will be more of that extreme risk prep righty in Tier 2 that could move up and down the Tiers regularly as he develops. Super high ceiling and super low floor. - Chrome Die-Cut Refractor Parallel - Die-Cut X-Fractor Parallel #'d to 99 Hobby Only - Die-Cut . Russell Smith - LHP (Brewers, 1st Base and Auto, 51/170) - The tallest player in the product at 6'9", the left-hander out of TCU can have dominant outings with how he gets down the mound and fills up the zone. 21 overall prospect (down six spots from Murphy's previous ranking of No. A coin flip for me between the top of Tier 3 and the bottom half of Tier 2, but given the draft pedigree of the first round, I am going to lean Tier 2 here. I've seen some higher on Kudrna than Mozzicato and I wouldn't argue too much against it, but I'd rather bet on the lefty over the righty. 2021. Slider is his main secondary with plus spin to the tune of 2800+. At present, he is average to above average across the board, but he is by no means a finished product. Left hander that is more bat than glove that could also play third base or possibly some outfield in the future, but average power tool likely keeps him more valuable at second base or perhaps center field. - Dual Draftee Autographs #'d to 25. It also seemed like he was a bit over-matched at the complex level. There are two new parallels exclusive to Bowman Draft this year. Has an average changeup for his third pitch, but doesn't have much faith to throw it regularly. Couple that with a first-round draft pedigree, and he gets the bump into Tier 2. 32 cards per pack. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2021 Bowman Draft Marcelo Mayer 1st Prospect #BD-174 Red Sox PSA 10 GEM (21) at the best online prices at eBay! Raw backend starting pitchers are an obvious Tier None and check back in a few years to see how things have developed. Doesn't have a slam dunk home on the infield, but should be able to play both second and third base as well as shortstop in a pinch. Unfortunately, that's why he is going to end up in Tier 2 as opposed to Tier 1, as much as I believe in how good Frelick will be with plenty of all-star games in his future. Drew Gray - LHP (Cubs, 1st Base and Auto, 93/149) - Cubs third-round pick out of the prep factory IMG Academy who was a two-player there. Top prospect Mayer draws parallels to former Red Sox star. I seriously went back and forth here on which side of the fence to put Zavala because I like the offensive profile quite a bit. This release's 1st Bowman cards are exclusively players from the 2021 MLB Draft. While the hit tool is probably average, he has plus walk and chase percentages and plus power with big time bat speed that brings double plus max velo to the equation. 2021 Bowman Chrome Draft Brendan Beck 1st Sky Blue Refractor Prospect #BDC-118 | Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop, Sports Trading Cards, Trading Card Singles | eBay! Cameron Cauley - SS (Rangers, 1st Base only, 73/230) - The prep shortstop out of Texas has all the tools to stick at short which is his main calling card. A low floor super high ceiling bat that for me is a Tier 3 guy currently that should be watched closely to see if he does turn those long levers into an every day power hitter role. If he does, then he becomes a potential high leverage arm. Bat speed galore from the left-handed side and plus power will be his calling card. Mostly average tools on the offensive side of the equation. He also has 70-grade bat flip skills (if you know, you know). This has led to Goodman putting in time in the outfield corners as well as a handful of games at first base. Dominic Hamel - RHP (Mets, 1st Base and Auto, 81/193) - Mets 3rd round right-hander out of Dallas Baptist has the analytical data on his pitches to backup being a potential mid-rotation starter. From there you can also add a Card to your collection or wishlist. The slider and the curveball are the best of those and are his most effective pitches. Solid player, but no carrying tools. Andrew Abbott - LHP (Reds, 1st Base and Auto, 53/55) - The Reds second rounder moved from the bullpen to the starter role in 2021 at the University of Virginia. A top 10 player in our Data Driven Top 500 with double plus max velo, BB%, and Chase %, I really want to take a bit of a leap and put him in the bottom of Tier 1. Maddux Bruns - LHP (Dodgers, 1st Base and Auto, 29/68) - Ideal landing spot for Bruns as he gets into a top dev org. *Catchers and Pitchers are often knocked down a tier just due to their position. 2021 Top 600 2022 Top 600 Prospect Lists. Jordan McCants - SS (Marlins, 1st Base and Auto, 88/152) - Marlins 3rd selection out of the Florida prep ranks is a double plus runner and not much else. Nicely balanced delivery that features a low 90's fastball and a biting 12/6 curveball. Given his small sample size Complex league showing not being the best with a 34 K%, I am going to hold off on a Tier 1 ranking. This is a high-risk ranking, so buyer beware. But the most often cited comp for Solometo is one that is easy to see and one I am quite familiar with in Madison Bumgarner. Nice floor of a utility player that fits the Rays interchangeable lineup model well but doesn't have the ceiling of anything higher than a Tier 3 player. Brandon Boissiere - 1B/OF (Nationals, 1st Base and Auto, 82/276) - The 3rd rounder out of the University of Arizona is not your traditional corner power bat. To a lesser degree, he wont be a plus on the defensive side of the ball, which will likely restrict him to a LF only role. 2021 Bowman Draft BROOKS GOSSWEIN Chrome Prospect 1st Bowman Refractor #21 $12.99 Buy It Now or Best Offer , FREE Shipping , 30-Day Returns, eBay Money Back Guarantee His main secondary is a 12-6 curveball that also gets its fair share of swing and misses and will be thrown in any count, but I've seen him lose the feel for it as he gets deeper into starts. Michael McGreevy - RHP (Cardinals, 1st Base and Auto, 18/62) - The Cardinals 1st round right-hander out of UC Santa Barbara has one of the higher starting pitcher floors in the product and the draft class. Podcasts . Add in the speed component and an above-average hit tool and you squint and see a five-tool player. Merrill had a growth spurt as a prep Senior that led to the increased punch with the bat and drew much more interest, landing him an underslot deal with the Padres at the end of the 1st round. He leads with an eye-popping fastball in the upper 90's that can touch triple digits that lives mostly in the middle to upper half of the zone and has some arm side tail. A variety of different opinions out there on Trimble on whether he can hit for power in the pros, but everyone agrees that he has the speed to steal double-digit bases in the show. His curve is probably his best pitch, but all of them are in the average realm. Lite Exclusive RayWave Refractor Parallel. John Rhodes - OF (Orioles, 1st Base only, 76/125) - Corner outfield profile that was a draft eligible sophomore out of Kentucky. Possible 1st-rounder Head 'pumped' to be at DREAM Series. Above average to plus hit tool with a strong plate approach is brought down by the rest of his average-ish tools. He throws a high spin rate fastball in the mid-90s with a top shelf plus curveball that gets whiffs aplenty. The standard Franchise Futures multi-player insert is included and is getting more and more tired every year. He's also got a decent changeup, but I didn't see him throw it much if at all. I've seen him smoke balls, but the power is a lesser part of his game and is more gap-oriented than over the fence. The changeup plays well off of it and a tight slider can be effective at times. Given what I did find, he looks to throw both a four-seamer and a two-seamer in the low 90s with a nicely shaped slurve and a changeup. Kiper's updated rankings of the top 25 prospects in the 2023 draft class has Murphy ranked as the No. Update June 2021: Wander has arrived. Izaac Pacheco - SS/3B (Tigers, 1st Base and Auto, 39/45) - The prep shortstop out of Texas was an overslot 2nd round draft pick of the Tigers and given his size and profile is highly likely to bump out to third base long term even though he played exclusively at shortstop in his Complex league season. Top Members Top Searches Top Sets User Lists. 2021 Bowman Draft Baseball storms back for another monster offering featuring a fresh crop of Baseball draft picks and emerging prospects! . It doesnt help that the first overall pick in 2021 was a catcher and that almost half of the first round of the 2021 MLB draft were pitchers (and the Angels went full on hobby troll mode by having an entire draft of pitchers). In other words, there is a lot of work to be done with his secondaries. With the hit tool being the only real plus in his arsenal, it relegates him to Tier 3 for the moment. Not sure if there are any plus tools yet to his game, but enough promise with the hit and power tools for me to put him into the back half of Tier 3. Saw multiple hitters have trouble facing that pitch. Scouts' Top 100 Autographs are exclusive to Hobby and Jumbo packs and serial-numbered to 50 copies. He has all the look of a spot starter/middle relief bullpen arm with a ceiling of an SP5 which is why he is firmly in Tier None. Carson Williams - SS (Rays, 1st Base and Auto, 28/47) - A helium prep shortstop out of the San Diego area that was more seen as a pitching prospect until his bat started to come around in his Senior season. In general, Goodman would have at least a partial catcher penalty and a questionable contact ability, but the all important to the hobby plus power with a promising showing at the Complex will have me push Goodman up to the bottom half of Tier 3. He doesn't profile as ever having more than average power. A raw, prep right-hander that likely adds more weight, wasn't exactly hitting his spots regularly, and with plenty of development required to really have a good idea of what he will be is going to land in Tier None quite regularly. A high leverage reliever with mid-rotation upside depending on how the secondaries develop with an absolutely lights out fastball gets into my Tier 3 based on upside. Finally Topps, for whatever reason, decided to hold back more players towards the top rounds than I think many of us were used to seeing. The next concern is that he doesn't stick behind the plate given his less than stellar showing there, putting more pressure on the bat to perform at either 1B or corner OF. However, if they live up to-or exceed their expectations-investors can cash in. He put up 9 home runs in his eye-popping final season at Oregon and had double plus max exit velocity in his early pro ball run. Love his approach and plate skills as he works counts, fouls balls off, and takes the walk. Struggled against elite competition. Slider with decent bite is the third pitch in the arsenal that I saw get a fair amount of swing and misses on the 2020 circuit. A potential front of the rotation starter if everything lines up and there is a good chance it does. A curveball is there as well, but I rarely saw it. Tier 2 without a doubt and someone I look forward to watching develop. Tagged: Joe Lowry, Topps, . Michael Morales - RHP (Mariners, 1st Base and Auto, 83/130) - The Vanderbilt commit took an overslot deal to break that commitment as it is one of the harder colleges to get guys away from. Without it, he has significant reliever risk. A top 50 player in our Data Driven Top 500, he should be able hit, run, and put the ball over the fence. I'll slide House into the bottom of Tier One and be cautious with him due to what I see as lower floor than other guys in this Tier, but his ceiling is undeniable. Tyler Mattison - RHP (Tigers, 1st Base only, 104/NR) - Underslot senior sign in round 4 for the Tigers out of Bryant University. Nice contact skills where he is comfortable putting the ball in play all over the field with his power tending towards the pull side.