Basketball and football have gotten a lot of love from recent card collectors joining the hobby, but baseball cards are considered the true legacy collectible. Over the years, baseball cards remain to be a steady force in the industry, especially during times of great upheaval. To celebrate the staying power of baseball in the card market, we take a look at some of its most breathtaking patches from recent memory.
5. 2018 Topps Inception Shotei Ohtani Jumbo Patch Autographs
When taking a look at some of the biggest names in baseball right now, there’s a good chance you’re going to encounter Shotei Ohtani. Rightfully so after bagging the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2018 and playing consistently well for the Los Angeles Angels during the past few seasons.
Proof of Ohtani’s rising fame is his 2018 Topps Inception Jumbo Patch Auto. Apart from its limited print run to 10 copies, it also has a massive four-color patch from a jersey Ohtani wore. Thanks to its rarity and low population, a copy encased in a BGS 9.5 slab notched $3,750 on eBay.
4. 2018 Panini Flawless Ronald Acuña Jr. Rookie Patch Auto /25
Like Ohtani before him, Ronald Acuña Jr. took the baseball world by storm in 2018. While the Japanese star won the American League Rookie of the Year Award, the Atlanta Braves’ outfielder nabbed the National League equivalent of the accolade.
Since becoming one of the well-known names in the Major Leagues, Acuña’s card value has gone insane. Take his 2018 Flawless Rookie Patch Auto numbered to 25 copies. The card itself is a beauty, thanks to a two-color patch peeking from a pair of windows. Its majestic attributes contribute to its increasing value, which of the last check, is now at $4,000
3. 2015 Topps Dynasty Bo Jackson 1/1
Without a doubt, Bo Jackson is one of the greatest athletes to ever grace a trading card. As a matter of fact, he is the only individual to be ever named an All-Star in two different sports – football and baseball.
Those who are into the latter will be glad to know that there are several Bo Jackson patch cards that will leave you breathless. One of which is his 2015 Topps Dynasty One of One. Apart from being the only one of its kind in existence, it also has a two-color patch within and a sleek black-centric design made even better by Jackson’s golden signature. All of these attributes come together to push the card’s value to $5,000 on eBay.
2. 2019 Topps Triple Threads Fernando Tatis Jr. Jumbo Patch Autograph Book /3
While carrying the name of his legendary father is enough to propel him to stardom, Fernando Tatis Jr. has what it takes to succeed on his own. With him winning the Silver Slugger Award last year, it’s not hard for fans to imagine how high his ceiling can go.
Proof of his increasing fame is how wicked his 2019 Topps Triple Threads Jumbo Patch Auto Book is. As soon as the card is unfolded, a trio of windows displays Tatis’ massive two-color patch. Add his on-card signature and a limited print run to three copies, and you won’t wonder why it fetched $12,500 on the market.
1. 2018 Panini Flawless Juan Soto Rookie Patch Auto /15
Winning the World Series in 2019 has definitely boosted Juan Soto’s stock, both on the field and in the card market. And with him being named to the All-Star game in Colorado last April, collectors can expect bigger things from the Washington Nationals’ outfielder.
And speaking of cards, Soto’s 2018 Flawless Rookie Patch Auto numbered to 15 copies certainly lives up to the expectations. Its three-color patch is a thing of beauty that pushes the card’s price upward. A copy encased in a BGS 9 slab was recently sold on eBay with an insane price tag of $13,500.
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