Gunnar Henderson 2019 Bowman Chrome Auto Red Refractor Values over $48,000

Pictured: 2019 Bowman Chrome Draft Autographs Red Refractors #CDAGH Gunnar Henderson

Thanks to the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, the American League East is a beast every season on the diamond. Rolling down I-95, the Baltimore Orioles have talented young stars on the roster promising to be the face of the franchise with the ability to challenge for pennants in the years to come. One of the sluggers on the squad who is already an All-Star but yet to reach his full potential is Gunnar Henderson – a favorite among card collectors.

A second-round pick of the Orioles in the 2019 draft, Henderson worked his way through the minor leagues in a hurry flashing his power and glove making his MLB debut on Aug. 31, 2022. In heroic fashion, his first big league hit was a homer.

After playing 34 games in 2022, Henderson’s rookie season was fantastic, belting 28 homers while collecting 143 hits with 82 RBIs winning AL Rookie of the Year honors. The mix of power and speed was showcased with 29 doubles and nine triples. His sophomore campaign was even better raising his batting average from .255 to .281 while upping his home run total to 37 with 92 runs batted in.

For hobbyists, Bowman Chrome Draft Autograph cards released as Red and Red Wave Refractors were limited to five in each parallel. The scarcity of the cards has helped drive up values. A PSA 9 Red Refractor auto sold on March 8, 2025, at Goldin Auction for $48,801 after 46 bids.

Of the five cards produced, Beckett has graded four, awarding one Mint 9 and three Gem Mint 9.5s.

The base version of the card, 2019 Bown Chrome Draft #BDC-22 Gunnar Henderson has asking prices around $15 with refractor versions at $30-plus.

Henderson is off to a solid start in 2025 batting .264 with five dingers and nine RBIs.

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