The 2023 Bowman Draft Baseball collection is set to be a must-have for enthusiasts of MLB draft picks and rising stars. And this year’s release has an exciting addition: Tom Brady, the legendary figure of the NFL, is featured in the collection as an insert and autograph card.
Brady, who was actually a 1995 draft choice of the Montreal Expos, is celebrated in the collection as a “Dream Draft Pick.” While there are no preview images available, fans can’t help but wonder what the card will look like.
Scheduled to be released in mid-December, this collection follows the success of the 2023 Bowman Baseball and Bowman Chrome releases. It includes notable prospects like Wyatt Langford, Paul Skenes, and Ethan Salas. The collection offers Hobby Jumbo and Super Jumbo boxes, each containing a variety of cards, autographs, and parallels.
The base set of 200 cards showcases top draft picks and MLB prospects. It also includes special “1st Bowman” notations and image variations for 10 players. In addition to that, the collection features Hall of Famers Josh Gibson and Carl Yastrzemski as short-printed RetroFractor cards. Yastrzemski even has an autographed version.
One of the highlights of the collection is the array of parallels available in both paper and chrome formats. This includes new Aqua/Pink and Red/Green Gradient Borders. There are also hobby box exclusive Orange Borders. The chrome cards introduce several new refractors, such as Lunar Glow and Fuchsia Lunar, among others.
The collection’s inserts pay homage to the iconic 1954 Bowman baseball design. The Bowman 1954 Flag Variation showcases young players against their home flags. The Bowman Draft Glass and Chrome Prospector’s Special Die-Cut inserts are also featured, with the addition of Transformative Talents and Draft Picks & Prospects inserts this year.
But what really has fans excited is Tom Brady’s Dream Draft Picks card. This raises the intriguing “What if?” question and comes in various limited Refractor parallels. The collection also includes a diverse range of autographs, such as Chrome Prospect Autographs, Mood Ring Red Autographs, and Bowman ’54 Flag Variation Red Refractor autographs.
If dual signatures are more your thing, the collection has you covered with the Franchise Futures Dual Autographs. And for those wanting to keep up with the newest MLB draft choices, the Class of 2023 Autographs spotlight this year’s notable selections. The collection is rounded off with special autographed booklets and Under Armour Game Autographed cards.
Speaking of autographs, the Class of 2023 Autographs section highlights the most prominent MLB draft picks of the year. This section introduces Green Refractor parallels, which are new this year. These, along with Gold, Red, and SuperFractor parallels, offer collectors a variety of options.
But of course, the inclusion of Tom Brady as a “Dream Draft Pick” is what sets this collection apart. Brady’s Refractor parallels are limited to just 50 cards, with Gold being one of the rarest. Other Refractor parallels of Brady’s card include Orange, Red, and the extremely rare SuperFractor. This unique addition caters to fans of both football and baseball and adds an extra layer of excitement to the collection.
Adding to the rarity and value of the collection are the Base Set Gold Retrofractor Autographs, also limited to 50 cards. These autographs follow the same parallel configuration as the Brady autographs, making them highly sought after.
If you’re looking for even more unique items, the set includes Image Variation Autograph parallel cards. Numbered to 99, these cards offer a different visual take on some of the players included in the set, adding an element of surprise and diversity.
The autographed booklets in this year’s set are particularly special. The “Positioned for Excellence” booklet is limited to just 10 copies, while the “Picked for Excellence” Autographed booklet is limited to only 5 copies. Each of these booklets also has a Red Refractor parallel (limited to 5) and a SuperFractor (1/1), making them some of the most coveted items in the collection.
To top it all off, the collection includes Under Armour Game Autographed cards. With varied serial numbers and autographs from promising young talents in baseball, these cards add another layer of excitement and exclusivity to the set.
Overall, the 2023 Bowman Draft Baseball set is a comprehensive and exciting collection. It brings together a mix of new prospects, established stars, and the unique inclusion of a football legend. With its variety of cards, parallels, and autographs, this highly anticipated release is a must-have for collectors and fans of the sport.
Title: 2023 Bowman Draft Baseball Collection: Mixing MLB Prospects with the Legendary Tom Brady
Subtitle: This year’s release features a special insert and autograph card of NFL legend Tom Brady.
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