[nyyankeesfan28]

Bowman has lots of rookies and prospects. If you want to focus on Astros, then maybe buy singles.

[JRMdawg311]

(11-24-2012 12:11 PM)Bowrag Wrote:  Yea... Altuve is legit. Correa should develop in the minors... But I guess this would be the definition of a 'prospect'

Ok back to the question.... So, there are sets that focus on prospects? Bowman seems to be the most online with rookie cards... Both for baseball and football.

Im a Houston guy so I want to only start or stay collecting Astros, Texans, Rockets, etc... Looks like the hobby is overwhelming compared to what it was when I used to collect. Pretty much Upper Deck was brand new and Topps was all you focused on.

My problem, I grab a great rookie or prospect card for someone (example, JJ Watt... There are 5-10 other brands out there that have a higher dollar value than the one I have.) How do you keep up!?!?

Bowman is your best bet for prospecting. IMO they pretty much set the standard for prospect/rookie cards, specifically their chrome autos. I collect Giants prospects and I try to target low numbered refractor auto's. They have the best chance to jump in value IF the prospects pan out. I'm sorry but Topps Chrome takes a back seat to Bowman Chrome and Topps Chrome only has rookie cards not prospects.
I have a JD Martinez Bowman Chrome refractor auto if you're interested. Lol, what happened to that guy? Started so hot, then fell off. Also have a JR Towles. Maybe I should stay away from Astros prospects who initial their first two names...

[nyyankeesfan28]

Good point, that's kind of weird, but it has evidence. That being avoiding Astros prospects who initial their first two names.