2019 MLB 1st Round Draft Picks Baseball Card Breakdown
The majority of the first round picks in the 2019 MLB Draft had a spot in the world of baseball cards before their names were announced. All told, 20 of the 32 first rounders appeared on cards ahead of the draft. This includes all of the top nine selections. Some have just a few, others already have hundreds when parallels are taken into account.
This is thanks to programs like USA Baseball and the Perfect Game Showcase, which bring together some of the top amateurs in the country and also have deals with card makers. Panini has been making USA Baseball cards since 2012. Leaf has been working with the Perfect Game Showcase for several years as well. Through these, collectors are able to take prospecting even deeper than the already long-term development of baseball’s minor league system.
By the end of the 2019 baseball card season, these players will likely appear in other sets, including MLB releases from Topps like 2019 Bowman Draft. But for now, there’s no shortage of options to collect most of them already.
Here’s a breakdown of all 32 of the first round picks including details on their baseball cards, card stats (as of the draft), where to find their first ones and more.
1. Adley Rutschman, Baltimore Orioles
Total Cards: 98
Autographs: 46
Earliest cards:
2018
- Elite Extra Edition
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2. Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals
Total Cards: 205
Autographs: 169
Earliest Cards
2018
- Elite Extra Edition
- Leaf Metal Perfect Game
- Leaf Perfect Game
- Panini Stars and Stripes USA Baseball
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3. Andrew Vaughn, Chicago White Sox
Total Cards: 153
Autographs: 77
Earliest Cards:
2013
- Elite Extra Edition
- Panini USA Baseball
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4. J.J. Bleday, Miami Marlins
Total Cards: 16
Autographs: 10
Earliest Cards:
2015
- Leaf Perfect Game
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5. Riley Greene, Detroit Tigers
Total Cards: 195
Autographs: 159
Earliest Cards:
2017
- Panini Stars and Stripes USA Baseball
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6. C.J. Abrams, San Diego Padres
Total Cards: 202
Autographs: 168
Earliest Cards:
2018
- Elite Extra Edition
- Leaf Metal Perfect Game
- Leaf Perfect Game
- Panini Stars and Stripes USA Baseball
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7. Nick Lodolo, Cincinnati Reds
Total Cards: 14
Autographs: 14
Earliest Cards
2015
- Leaf Metal Perfect Game
- Leaf Ultimate Draft
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8. Josh Jung, Texas Rangers
Total Cards: 88
Autographs: 39
Earliest Cards:
2018
- Elite Extra Edition
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9. Shea Langeliers, Atlanta Braves
Total Cards: 93
Autographs: 46
Earliest Cards:
2018
- Elite Extra Edition
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10. Hunter Bishop, San Francisco Giants
OF
No baseball cards yet.
11. Alek Manoah, Toronto Blue Jays
Total Cards: 25
Autographs: 19
Earliest Cards
2015
- Leaf Perfect Game
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12. Brett Baty, New York Mets
Total Cards: 30
Autographs: 30
Earliest Cards
2018
- Leaf Perfect Game
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13. Keoni Cavaco, Minnesota Twins
3B
No baseball cards yet.
14. Bryson Stott, Philadelphia Phillies
Total Cards: 93
Autographs: 43
Earliest Cards
2018
- Elite Extra Edition
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15. Will Wilson, Los Angeles Angels
Total Cards: 83
Autographs: 41
Earliest Cards
2015
- Leaf Perfect Game
- Panini USA Baseball
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16. Corbin Carroll, Arizona Diamondbacks
Total Cards: 160
Autographs: 141
Earliest Cards
2018
- Elite Extra Edition
- Leaf Metal Perfect Game
- Leaf Perfect Game
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17. Jackson Rutledge, Washington Nationals
Total Cards: 20
Autographs: 11
Earliest Cards:
2016
- Leaf Perfect Game
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18. Quinn Priester, Pittsburgh Pirates
Total Cards: 115
Autographs: 115
Earliest Cards
2018
- Leaf Metal Perfect Game
- Leaf Perfect Game
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19. Zack Thompson, St. Louis Cardinals
Total Cards: 88
Autographs: 39
Earliest Cards
2018
- Elite Extra Edition
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20. George Kirby, Seattle Mariners
P
No baseball cards yet.
21. Braden Shewmake, Atlanta Braves
Total Cards: 165
Autographs: 82
Earliest Cards
2017
- Elite Extra Edition
- Panini Contenders
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22. Greg Jones, Tampa Bay Rays
SS
No baseball cards yet.
23. Michael Toglia, Colorado Rockies
1B
No baseball cards yet.
24. Daniel Espino, Cleveland Indians
Total Cards: 115
Autographs: 115
Earliest Cards
2018
- Leaf Metal Perfect Game
- Leaf Perfect Game
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25. Kody Hoese, Los Angeles Dodgers
3B
No baseball cards yet.
26. Blake Walston, Arizona Diamondbacks
P
No baseball cards yet.
27. Ryan Jensen, Chicago Cubs
P
No baseball cards yet.
28. Ethan Small, Milwaukee Brewers
P
No baseball cards yet.
29. Logan Davidson, Oakland Athletics
SS
No baseball cards yet.
30. Anthony Volpe, New York Yankees
Total Cards: 205
Autographs: 163
Earliest Cards
2015
- Panini USA Baseball
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31. Michael Busch, Los Angeles Dodgers
1B
No baseball cards yet.
32. Korey Lee, Houston Astros
C
No baseball cards yet.
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