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. 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. That said, Watson has swing-and-miss concerns (42 K% in Low-A) and slipped in the draft due to make-up and signability concerns. If he continues to produce as he faces stiffer and stiffer competition, I will be ready to push him up to Tier 2. It also seemed like he was a bit over-matched at the complex level. Slider flashes as a swing and miss pitch in the mid-80s. International. They wont replace the true color refractors for value in the long term but may have helium in the short term due to the newness. You've probably heard the term "five-tool player" used to describe top prospects. Tier 2 without a doubt and someone I look forward to watching develop. Stats. Very athletic at 6'2" 190 with room to fill out. He regularly keeps it in the zone and is able to get plenty of swing and misses with it. Bowman Draft Picks & Prospect Die-Cuts: NEW! 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. No plus pitches, but throws four average to above average pitches that all work well with each other. A high-risk Tier 1 player for me given the missing ingredient, but that power speed archetype that Montgomery possesses in spades can be hobby gold. If he can go from high teens home run power to high twenties home run power, he starts to get more interesting for Tier 2 consideration. Lots of raw stuff with big spin to get excited about lead by a mid-90's fastball and a swing and miss slider when he has it working. This one is likely a slow burn as he fills out and gets shaped by MLB dev staff. 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. Secondly, in the context of previous Bowman Draft releases, especially with the previous three years, this isnt in the same ballpark. With more info and video, I might consider a plus power bat as a standout tool and in consideration for Tier 3, but the expected DH penalty and the overall profile seems like a Tier None guy to me until I see more. Joe Rock - LHP (Rockies, 1st Base and Auto, 68/101) - The highest pick ever at Ohio University, the 6'6" lefty has some projection left as he barely tips the scales at 200 pounds. A tough Tier 4 choice as I don't see any standout tools but he absolutely raked in 2021 at Texas Tech. 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. In summary, a ton of the raw ingredients you would visualize as a future top end of the rotation starter but with a ton of risk. Hit tool is his best asset with the bat but will have some unexpected power - at the moment it's mostly doubles gap power. The main difference will be with the inserts and exclusive parallels. Ungraded & graded values for all '21 Bowman Baseball Cards. The 12-6 curveball looks especially pretty and the changeup has really nice fade. A two-way player approach would have significant negative to his development if recent history is our judge. Each is also available in a one-of-one SuperFractor parallel. Sometimes the statline and the fact that he just regularly bangs the ball all over the field speaks louder than tool grades. 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. This pick was likely all about projection as Hajjar showed up to the MLB Draft Combine with a 97 mph heater in the bag. Inconsistent all around on the mound with a bunch of potential plus pitches led by the fastball and curveball but lots of unknowns due to not being focused on pitching and baseball in general. He has a low to mid 90's fastball and reportedly can reach back for more and pairs that with average-ish sliders and changeups. As he grows into his body and perhaps puts more loft into his swing, we could see the home runs ticking up. I have broken down these 1st prospects into four tiers based on a combination of my perception of hobby interest and my own personal long-term hobby outlook. The Cardinals 2nd round pick has 40 home run power with double plus max velo but the concern is he will only get the bat to the ball enough to get to 20 of those. Hits his spots all day long in the video I watched which is what drives the high floor evaluation. This label is reserved for the cream of the crop. 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. Has the arm but not ideal receiving skills for the position. His main secondary that I saw him throwing was a curveball followed by a tight slider. Ryan Cusick - RHP (Braves, 1st Base and Auto, 24/24) - The Braves 1st round selection out of Wake Forest throws gas and has all of the under the cover stats to support what is overall a double plus fastball. Brock Selvidge - LHP (Yankees, 1st Base only, 92/182) - Yankees 3rd round lefty prep arm out of Chandler, Arizona. Easy Tier None choice for me. Denzel Clarke - OF (Athletics, 1st Base only, 127/139) - When I threw on the video of Sam Bachman facing the A's during fall instructs, I had not yet starting looking into Denzel Clarke. [citation needed]St. Louis Cardinals. Chad Patrick - RHP (Diamondbacks, 1st Base only, 107, NR) - I'm going to be honest here - I knew nothing about Chad Patrick before the draft, and at this point, I haven't been able to fill that gap with much. Gavin Williams - RHP (Guardians, 1st Base and Auto, 23/14) - Fourth-year senior pitchers always start as a Tier None player and have to battle a strong current for me to move them up the Tiers. The Invicta insert is another new one that tries to portray a high-end, classy feel, but looks boring and is a miss for me. Jeremy Woo May 26, 2020 Traditionally, we've waited until after the draft to take a hard look. His main secondary is a slider that he keeps down when he's on and is a major swing and miss pitch, especially after the steady diet of fastballs that he relies on. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2018 Panini Honors 2017 Orange Prizm Patrick Mahomes II RC AUTO /4 BGS 9.5 w/ 10 at the best online prices at eBay! Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz - RHP (Red Sox, 1st Base only, 105/426) - The prep right-hander out of Puerto Rico is a gangly 6'4" featuring a low to mid 90's fastball with a curveball with good spin as his main secondary pitch. A lefty prep shortstop out of Maryland, he has that classic left-handed swing geared for the lower quadrant of the zone. A competent shortstop, he was being considered in round 1 but ultimately fell to the Braves in round 2 on an underslot deal. Hit tool may only be above average at peak depending on how much he focuses on power over hit. Combination of high-end Hit and Power tools that wont end up as full-time designated hitters. Fastball sits mid-90s but can kick up higher with some life on it. More fluid and better bat speed through the zone from the right side. Watching some video and he was regularly missing location. Don't see a huge ceiling unless he taps into a bunch more power. Drafted to pitch, he's a raw work in progress. If he can turn his batting practice power into game power without negatively impacting his contact and plate skills, then he will shoot up the Tiers. I've seen him throw it on every pitch count to get swing and misses as well as called strikes when needed. This keeps Del Castillo in the top half of Tier 3. Would like to see if that is a consistent thing and perhaps an adjustment can be made or if that was just the short video I saw. An overall good feel for hit and now some plus raw power with the max velo numbers to back that up. He is mostly viewed as a reliever and that limits his hobby interest to Tier None until further notice. Average fastball with a plus curveball and above average slider and changeup, but the curveball and slider can have the lines blurred depending on how well his command is running. But back in reality land, Hill had UCL issues as a college freshman and after 29 innings in his 2021 Junior season, had to call it a season and go under the knife for Tommy John surgery. Finishes up his repertoire with an above-average curveball and changeup that is trending towards plus. Used exclusively in relief since his return from TJ and leans heavily on his fastball which sits mid to upper 90s. Zane Mills - RHP (Cardinals, 1st Auto only, 120/286) - Mills is a back-end starter profile that doesn't have any real plus pitches but has plus command. Bowman 1st Edition teased the hobby with a limited release one month ago but now collectors can finally dive into a full checklist of top prospects. Above average, potentially plus, hit tool that can sneak in some average power and should be able to reach double-digit steals. His curveball is his best secondary and a swing and miss pitch. Spencer Torkelson Prospect Cards ( View eBay Listings) Last on our Best Baseball Cards To collect 2022 list is Spencer Torkelson. Christian Encarnacion-Strand - 3B (Twins, 1st Base and Auto, 128/177) - The Twins fourth round selection out of Oklahoma State has some questions on whether he can stick at third base which puts further pressure on his offensive profile if he has to kick over to first base or even DH. Taking a deeper dive into Phillies prospect phenom Andrew Painter's 2021 Bowman Draft 1st Bowman autographed cards, or lack thereof. His Bowman cards only list him as a pitcher as well. FOR SALE! Tier None - The likelihood of widespread short-term hobby interest, and most likely long-term as well, is close to none. So I had no idea who this kid was exactly when he stepped into the batter's box, but it was a noticeably bigger dude than anyone else the A's threw out there to hit against the Angels fireballer. Most of your favorite team's first round picks are also in here - Colton Cowser, Frank Mozzicato, Sal Frelick, Gunnar Hoglund, etc. He throws a mid-90s four-seamer with a cutter that sometimes looks like a slider, a curveball, and a changeup. There is likely above average pop when he gets to the big leagues while hitting for a decent average, but has the classic left-hander approach where they prefer the ball down and struggle with pitches up in the zone. NR stands for Not Ranked in our Top 600. 2021 Bowman marks the official opening of prospect season. What we know is that the Braves still intend to develop him as a starting pitcher and has the potential to be a back end rotation piece with a mid-90s fastball, a low 80s slider, and an effective changeup. Has a very patient approach and the willingness to take the base on balls. The second new parallel is exclusive to the Lite boxes and is the Black & White RayWave refractor. Clean, repeatable mechanics and an advanced for his age approach lessen the prep rightys risk. Low to mid-90s with his velocity and often sits around 94 MPH without much movement and mostly living in the upper half of the zone. Bowman Chrome Baseball Cards! At worst, he is a utility player that is passive at the plate with disappointing bat speed. I really want to get more eyes on him in 2022 to see how he handles big boy competition, but I think there is serious upside here with his potential plus power lefty swing. He comes in at 6'6" and 235 pounds and pumps high 90s gas that will touch triple digits. 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. This is a Tier None profile that could jump into Tier Three depending on how his development trends. Asia Edition Hobby box - one guaranteed auto with exclusive Asia refractors - these have typically been the same thing as the mojo refractors you find in retail Mega boxes of Bowman Baseball and Bowman Chrome. Eric Silva - RHP (Giants, 1st Base only, 115/162) - Giants took the Kyle Harrison approach again with taking a prep arm and paying him overslot money - in Silva's case, a million dollars over slot. Christian Scott - RHP (Mets, 1st Auto only, 142/330) - Two pitch late innings reliever out of the University of Florida. His third pitch is a hard 12-6 slider without a ton of break that he will keep low but won't throw that often. Joe Mack - C (Marlins, 1st Base and Auto, 31/28) - The 2nd prep catcher off the board is expected to be able to stick behind the dish given his prowess in the crouch. While Binelas has mainly played third base, his lack of arm and athleticism will push him to first base long term, further pressuring his power over hit profile to improve in both areas. Had some command issues and got touched up a bit on the circuit, but righted the ship in the spring and got a ton of strikeouts. Davis may not stick behind the plate because he's not an ideal receiver, even with a double-plus howitzer for an arm. His power may never be plus plus, but it should at least be above average to the tune of 25+ at peak. Saw quite a few Florida preps swinging and missing at both his fastball as well as the slider. As an example, imagine if you were a big believer in Mike Trout before he took his first professional at-bat. Shows patience at the plate with more walks than strikeouts in his final season at Arizona as well as in his first go at the Minors. Double plus with some elite characteristics hitting 98 and averaging 96. 2021 Bowman Draft Marcelo Mayer . He's fleeter afoot than the typical catcher, as evidenced in his 16/16 season in 103 games across two levels. 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. Marcelo Mayer - SS (Red Sox, 1st Base and Auto, 4/1) - The 4th overall pick in the draft, that spot was likely the floor for him as he was a popular pick for the top overall pick in many mock drafts. His command needs a fair amount of work, but he lived all around the edges of the zone even when he was missing which is promising. A right-handed prep pitcher out of Pennsylvania had a tough guy in the All-Star circuit in 2020, but came back strong in the spring. Has an above-average fastball in the low to mid 90's with plus vertical approach angle that gets a decent amount of swing and misses. There will likely be some in the hobby taking a shot just for that most unlikeliest of outcomes. Steven Hajjar - LHP (Twins, 1st Base and Auto, 61/114) - A well-known name since his prep days, Hajjar was taken in the second round by the Twins at slot value. I'll drop him into the top of Tier None for now. He continued to pad his career stats in 2021 hitting .260, with a .234 ISOP, and a 28.3% K rate as a 21-year-old in Triple-A. 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. Watching a start of his against a good Low A squad in the Carolina Mudcats, he was leaning heavily on it and more often than not was getting a lot of swing and misses with it. 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