Bobby Witt Jr.
FIRST BOWMAN
Sealed Product
2020 Bowman Baseball
Cards to Hunt
1st Bowman Paper #BP-25
1st Bowman Chrome #BCP-25
1st Bowman Chrome #BCP-25
Collector’s Note
Witt was the second overall pick in the
2019 MLB Draft, but his first Bowman cards
were held for the 2020 Bowman release.
The Chrome 1st Bowman and its numbered
parallels remain cornerstone prospect cards
for Royals collectors.
FIRST BOWMAN AUTOGRAPH
Sealed Product
2020 Bowman Baseball
Card to Hunt
Chrome Prospect Autograph #CPA-BWJ
Premium Parallels
Gold Refractor /50
Orange Refractor /25
Red Refractor /5
Superfractor 1/1
Orange Refractor /25
Red Refractor /5
Superfractor 1/1
Collector’s Note
His 2020 Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph
is one of the defining modern Royals
prospect cards. Collectors should distinguish
the original Chrome Prospect Autograph
from later Bowman autographs and inserts.
FIRST FLAGSHIP ROOKIE
Sealed Product
2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball
Card Number
#660 (RC) — Short Print Variation
Additional Flagship Rookie
2022 Topps Update Series #US100 (RC)
Collector’s Note
Witt was omitted from the regular
Series 2 base checklist and appeared
as a short print. A separate #660
version was also issued in 2022 Topps
Complete Sets. Collectors should check
the card back to distinguish these versions.
The Update Series rookie provides a
more accessible flagship alternative.
CHROME ROOKIE
Sealed Product
2022 Topps Chrome Baseball
Card Number
#221 (RC) — Short Print Variation
Chrome Rookie Autograph
#RA-BW
Chrome Update Rookie
2022 Topps Chrome Update #USC35 (RC)
Rookie Debut #USC176
Rookie Debut #USC176
Collector’s Note
Like his Series 2 flagship rookie,
Witt’s original Topps Chrome rookie
was issued as a short print.
Chrome Update offers regular base
rookie cards with a broad selection
of numbered parallels.
COLLECTOR’S OUTLOOK
Primary Prospect Chase
2020 Bowman Chrome 1st Autograph
#CPA-BWJ
Primary Rookie Chase
2022 Topps Series 2 #660 SP
2022 Topps Chrome #221 SP
2022 Topps Chrome #221 SP
Accessible Alternatives
2020 Bowman Chrome 1st #BCP-25
2022 Topps Update #US100
2022 Topps Chrome Update #USC35
2022 Topps Update #US100
2022 Topps Chrome Update #USC35
Long-Term Hobby Appeal
Witt combines premium defensive ability,
power, speed, and an established MLB
track record. His early Bowman cards
appeal to prospect collectors, while
his 2022 rookie cards attract collectors
seeking a recognizable flagship or
Chrome issue.
As with other modern stars, long-term value will depend on continued performance, career milestones, card scarcity, condition, and collector demand.
As with other modern stars, long-term value will depend on continued performance, career milestones, card scarcity, condition, and collector demand.
HIGHEST REPORTED PUBLIC CARD SALE
Sale Price
$114,680
Card
2020 Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs
Red Refractor /5
Card Number
#CPA-BWJ
Collector’s Note
This exceptionally scarce Red Refractor
is numbered to just five copies and
features Witt’s highly desirable
1st Bowman Chrome autograph.
The sale demonstrates the premium collectors place on low-numbered autographs of established young stars, particularly those from their first Bowman release.
The sale demonstrates the premium collectors place on low-numbered autographs of established young stars, particularly those from their first Bowman release.
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