1st Bowman Cards of Top 100 MLB Prospects in Baseball

While 1st Bowman cards of baseball’s top 100 MLB prospects don’t constitute as a player’s true rookie card, they are still incredibly valued in the baseball-card collecting community. In many cases, there are people who prefer to collect prospect cards over a player’s MLB cards.

There are all sorts of different card collectors, really. From vintage card collectors only to collectors of 1st Bowman cards, but really, most card collectors like to collect a mix of vintage cards, modern cards, rookie cards and prospect cards.

When Did 1st Bowman Cards Begin?

While the Bowman brand has been around before even Topps started manufacturing baseball cards, making baseball cards from 1948 to 1955, in direct competition with Topps. Once they stopped making baseball cards, it would be a few decades when that brand wasn’t around at all. Topps bought the Bowman brand, and they eventually started making Bowman Baseball cards again in 1989, right in the middle of what was considered the “Junk Wax Era,” which means they were overproduced and helped saturate the market.

It wasn’t until 1996 that 1st Bowman cards were used, but it wasn’t until 2003 that 1st Bowman cards became what they are now. Prospect lovers seek out 1st Bowman cards like gold, which makes the term “prospectors” even more appropriate!

1st Bowman Cards of the Top 100 MLB Prospects in Baseball

There are actually several companies that publish a Top 100 MLB Prospects list, but we’re only going to rely on the list published by Jonathan Mayo’s esteemed team at MLB.com. They have always been one of the best spots for baseball card collectors to learn about players before they arrive in the big leagues. They track minor league players, give profiles about each one, and they update MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 MLB Prospects list a few times a year.

We tracked down the best 1st Bowman cards of the current top 100 MLB prospects in baseball, so sports card collectors can improve their collection with less work! We’ll update this list soon after MLB updates their lists each season.

A Happy Hobby card collection usually consists of great baseball rookie cards from the past 70-plus years, and awesome prospect cards! Our Patrick Imhoff also ranked the Top 11 Prospects To Buy From 2024 Bowman Draft!

Listing the 1st Bowman Cards For MLB’s Top 100 Baseball Prospects

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1. Roman Anthony, OF, Boston Red Sox (21) – 2023 Bowman Chrome Prospects – BCP-71 – View on eBay!

2. Chase Burns, RHP, Cincinnati Reds (22) – 2024 Bowman Draft – BD-55

3. Leodalis De Vries, SS, San Diego Padres (18) – 2024 Bowman Chrome – BCP-179 – View on eBay!

4. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Texas Rangers (19) – 2024 Bowman Chrome Prospects – BCP-81 – View on eBay!

5. Bubba Chandler, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates (22) – 2021 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-41 – View on eBay!

6. Kevin McGonigle, 2B/SS, Detroit Tigers (20) — 2025 Bowman Chrome BCP-70 – View on eBay!

7. Jesus Made, SS.3B, Milwaukee Brewers (18) – 2025 Bowman Chrome BCP-50 – View on eBay!

8. Jac Caglianone, 1B/LHP, Kansas City Royals (22) – 2024 Bowman Draft Chrome BDC-9

9. Andrew Painter, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies (22) – 2021 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-10 – View on eBay!

10. Samuel Basallo, C/1B, Baltimore Orioles (20) – 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-179 * – View on eBay!

11. Max Clark, OF, Detroit Tigers (20) – 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-76 – View on eBay! 

12. Konnor Griffin, SS/OF, Pittsburgh Pirates (19) – 2024 Bowman Draft – BD-22

13. Jordan Lawlar, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks (22) – 2021 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-194 – View on eBay!

14. Walker Jenkins, OF, Minnesota Twins (20) – 2024 Bowman Chrome Prospects BCP-43 – View on eBay!

15. Travis Bazzana, 2B, Cleveland Guardians (22) – 2024 Bowman Draft Chrome BDC-1

16. Noah Schultz, LHP, Chicago White Sox (21) – 2022 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-56 – View on eBay!

17. Colt Emerson, SS/2B, Seattle Mariners (19) – 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-42 – View on eBay!

18. JJ Wetherholt, 2B/SS, St. Louis Cardinals (22) — 2025 Bowman Chrome BCP-22 – View on eBay!

19. Bryce Eldridge, OF/1B, San Francisco Giants (20) – 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-107 – View on eBay!

20. Jason Misiorowski, RHP, Milwaukee Brewers (23) – 2022 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-132 – View on eBay!

21. Aidan Miller, 3B/SS, Philadelphia Phillies (21) – 2024 Bowman Chrome Prospects – BCP-127 – View on eBay!

22. Charlie Condon, 3B/OF, Colorado Rockies (22) – 2025 Bowman Chrome – BCP-75 – View on eBay!

23. Kyle Teel, C, Boston Red Sox (23) – 2024 Bowman Chrome Prospects – BCP-48 – View on eBay!

24. Ethan Salas, C, San Diego Padres (19) – 2023 Bowman Chrome Prospects BCP-171 – View on eBay!

25. Rhett Lowder, RHP, Cincinnati Reds (232) – 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-52 – View on eBay!

1st Bowman Cards For Prospects Ranked 26th to 50th

26. Josue De Paula, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers (20) – 2023 Bowman Chrome Prospects – BCP-111 – View on eBay!

27. Thomas White, LHP, Miami Marlins (20) – 2025 Bowman Chrome – BCP-69 – View on eBay!

28. Lazaro Montes, OF, Seattle Mariners (20) – 2023 Bowman Chrome – BCP57

29. Travis Sykora, RHP, Washington Nationals (21) – 2024 Bowman Chrome CPA-TSY (auto)*

30. Carson Williams, SS, Tampa Bay Rays (22) – 2021 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-180 – View on eBay!

31. Braden Montgomery, OF, Boston Red Sox (22) – 2024 Bowman Draft – BDP-56

32. Blake Mitchell, C, Kansas City Royals (20) – 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-133 – View on eBay!

33. Cole Young, SS/2B, Seattle Mariners (21) – 2022 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-112 – View on eBay!

34. Chase DeLauter, OF, Cleveland Guardians (23) – 2022 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-49 – View on eBay!

35. George Lombard Jr., N.Y. Yankees (20) — 2025 Bowman Chrome – BCP-79 – View on eBay!

36. Zyhir Hope, OF, L.A. Dodgers (20) – 2024 Bowman Draft BDC-139

37. Hagen Smith, LHP, Chicago White Sox (21) – 2024 Bowman Draft BD-2

38. Luis Pena, SS/3B, Milwaukee Brewers (18) – 2025 Bowman Chrome BCP-38

39. Franklin Arias, SS/2B, Boston Red Sox (19) – 2025 Bowman Chrome BCP-67

40.Bryce Rainer, SS, Detroit Tigers (20) – 2024 Bowman Chrome – BDC-86

41. Alex Freeland, SS, L.A. Dodgers (23) – 2022 Bowman Draft BD-194

42. Owen Caissie, OF, Chicago Cubs (23) – 2020 Bowman Draft Chrome – BD-49 – View on eBay!

43. Cooper Pratt, SS, Milwaukee Brewers (20) – 2024 Bowman Chrome – BCP-137 – View on eBay!

44. Jett Williams, SS/OF, N.Y. Mets (21) – 2022 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-190 – View on eBay!

45. Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF, Minnesota Twins (22) – 2021 Bowman Chrome Prospects – BCP-207 – View on eBay!

46. Luke Keaschall, 2B/OF, Minnesota Twins (22) – 2023 Bowman Draft BDC-53

47. Angel Genao, INF, Cleveland Guardians (21) – 2023 Bowman Chrome BCP-140

48. Justin Crawford, OF, Philadelphia Phillies (21) – 2023 Bowman Chrome Prospects – BCP-3 – View on eBay!

49. Arjun Nimmala, SS, Toronto Blue Jays (19) – 2024 Bowman Chrome BCP-142

50. Christian Moore, 2B, L.A. Angels (22) – 2024 Bowman Draft BDC-13

1st Bowman Cards For Prospects Ranked 51st to 75th

51. Sal Stewart, 2B/3B, Cincinnati Reds (21) – 2022 Bowman Chrome BDC-122

52. Moises Ballesteros, C/1B, Chicago Cubs (21) – 2023 Bowman Chrome BCP-11

53. Felnin Celesten, SS, Seattle Mariners (19) – 2023 Bowman Chrome BCP-156

54. Jarlin Susana, RHP, Washington Nationals (21) – 2022 Bowman Chrome CPA-JSA (auto)*

55. Harry Ford, C, Seattle Mariners (22) – 2021 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-1 – View on eBay!

56. Trey Yesavage, RHP, Toronto (21) – 2024 Bowman Draft BDC-92

57.  Josue Briceno, 1B/C, Detroit Tigers (20) – 2025 Bowman Chrome BCP-13

58. Jonah Tong, RHP, N.Y. Mets (22) – 2025 Bowman Chrome BCP-105

59. Quinn Mathews, LHP, St. Louis Cardinals (24) – 2025 Bowman Chrome BCP-25

60. Cam Caminiti, LHP, Atlanta Braves (18) – 2024 Bowman Draft BDC-20 – View on eBay!

61. Cam Collier, 3B, Cincinnati Reds (20) – 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome – BCP-125– – View on eBay!

62. Eduardo Tait, C, Philadelphia Phillies (18) – 2024 Bowman Chrome BCP-164 – View on eBay!

63. Jefferson Rojas, SS/2B, Chicago Cubs (20) – 2023 Bowman Chrome BCP-70 – View on eBay!

64. Michael Arroyo, 2B/SS, Seattle Mariners (20) – 2023 Bowman Chrome BCP-63 – View on eBay!

65. Jonny Farmelo, OF, Seattle Mariners (20) – 2023 Bowman Draft BDC-177 – View on eBay!

66. Theo Gillen, OF, Tampa Bay Rays (19) – 2024 Bowman Draft – BDC-73 – View on eBay!

67. Gage Jump, LHP, Athletics (22) – No card yet

68. Jackson Ferris, LHP, L.A. Dodgers (21) – 2023 Bowman Chrome CPA-JF (auto)*

69. Jeferson Quero, C, Milwaukee Brewers (22) – 2021 Bowman Chrome Prospects – BCP-181  – View on eBay!

70. Xavier Isaac, 1B, Tampa Bay Rays (21) – 2023 Bowman Chrome Prospects – BCP-145 – View on eBay!

71. Jaison Chourio, OF, Cleveland Guardians (20) – 2022 Bowman Chrome BCP-174

72. Carter Jensen, C, Kansas City Royals (22) – 2021 Bowman Draft BDC-106 – View on eBay!

73. Carson Benge, OF, N.Y. Mets (22)  – 2024 Bowman Chrome BDC-28

74. C.J. Kayfus, 1B/OF, Cleveland Guardians (23)  – 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome BDC-101

75. Nolan McLean, RHP, N.Y. Mets (23) – 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome BDC-96

1st Bowman Cards For Prospects Ranked 76th to 100th

76. Chase Petty, RHP, Cincinnati Reds (22) – 2021 Bowman Chrome BDC-49

77. Starlyn Caba, SS, Miami Marlins (19) – 2023 Bowman Chrome BCP-164

78. Jurrangelo Cijntje, RHP/LHP, Seattle Mariners (22)

79. Hunter Barco, LHP, Pittsburgh Pirates (24) — 2022 Bowman Chrome BDC-103

80. Robby Snelling, LHP, Miami Marlins (21) – 2022 Bowman Chrome BDC-82

81. Brady House, 3B, Washington Nationals (22) – 2021 Bowman Chrome BDC-186

82. Ryan Sloan, RHP, Seattle Mariners (19) – 2024 Bowman Draft Chrome BDC-99

83. Slade Caldwell, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks (19) – 2025 Bowman Chrome BCP-21

84. Ryan Waldschmidt, OF, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks (22) – 2024 Bowman Chrome BDC-18

85. Kevin Alcantara, OF, Chicago Cubs (23) – 2021 Bowman Chrome Prospects – BCP-97 – View on eBay!

86. Mick Abel, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies (23) – 2021 Bowman Chrome BCP-42

87. Thayron Liranzo, C/1B, Detroit Tigers (22) – 2024 Bowman Chrome BCP-182

88. Leonardo Bernal, C, St. Louis Cardinals (21) – 2023 Bowman Chrome CPA-LB Auto*

89. Eduardo Quintero, OF, L.A. Dodgers (19) – 2025 Bowman Chrome BCP-15

90. Logan Henderson, RHP, Milwaukee Brewers (23) – 2021 Bowman Chrome BDC-114 – View on eBay!

91. Luis Morales, RHP, Athletics (22) – 2024 Bowman Chrome BCP-157 – View on eBay!

92. Alfredo Duno, C, Cincinnati Reds (19) – 2023 Bowman Chrome BCP-238 – View on eBay!

93. Joe Mack, C, Miami Marlins (22) – 2021 Bowman Chrome BCP-104 – View on eBay!

94. Colson Montgomery, SS, Chicago White Sox (23) – 2022 Bowman Chrome Prospects BCP-71 – View on eBay!

95. Kaelen Culpepper, SS, Minnesota Twins (22) – 2024 Bowman Draft Chrome BDC-98

96. Aroon Escobar, 2B/3B, Philadelphia Phillies (20) – 2025 Bowman Chrome BCP-65

97. Brice Matthews, 2B/SS, Houston Astros (23) – 2024 Bowman Chrome BCP-69

98. Rainiel Rodriguez, C, St. Louis Cardinals (18) – No Bowman Card Yet

99. Jhostynxon Garcia, OF, Boston Red Sox (22) – 2025 Bowman Chrome BCP-43

100. Mike Sirota, OF, L.A. Dodgers (22) – 2024 Bowman Draft Chrome BDC-32

* Only autographed cards of these players have the Bowman 1^st designation.

Here are the 1st Bowman cards of superstars who recently graduated to the majors and are no longer on MLB’s Top 100 Prospects list:

• Caden Dana, RHP, L.A. Angels (21) – 2023 Bowman Chrome CPA-CD (auto)*
• Nick Kurtz, 1B, Oakland Athletics (21) – 2024 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-56
• Kumar Rocker, RHP, Texas Rangers (25) – 2022 Bowman Draft – BD-164
• Jasson Dominguez, OF, N.Y. Yankees (21) – 2020 Bowman Chrome Prospects – BCP-8 – View on eBay!
• Matt Shaw, SS/2B, Chicago Cubs (23) – 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-33 – View on eBay!
• Coby Mayo, 3B/1B, Baltimore Orioles (23) – 2022 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-127 * – View on eBay!
• Marcelo Mayer, SS, Boston Red Sox (22) – 2021 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-174 – View on eBay!
• Kristian Campbell, 2B/SS/OF, Boston Red Sox (22) – 2023 Bowman Draft – BD-125
• Jacob Wilson, SS, Oakland Athletics (22) – 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-121 – View on eBay!
• Dylan Crews, OF, Washington Nationals (22) – 2024 Bowman Chrome Prospects BCP-23 – View on eBay!
• Jackson Jobe, RHP, Detroit Tigers (22) – 2021 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-69 – View on eBay!
• Jackson Holliday, SS/2B, Baltimore Orioles (20) – 2022 Bowman Draft Chrome No. BDC-168 – View on eBay!
• Junior Caminero, 3B/SS, Tampa Bay Rays (20) – 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome BCP-61 – View on eBay!
• Evan Carter, OF, Texas Rangers (21 years old) – 2020 Bowman Draft Chrome– BD126
• Gunnar Henderson, 3B, Baltimore Orioles (21 years old) – 2019 Bowman Draft Chrome – BDC-22
• Adley Rutschman , C, Baltimore Orioles (21 years old) – 2021 Bowman Draft Chrome (auto-only) – CDA-AR *
• Jackson Chourio, OF, Milwaukee Brewers (20) – 2022 Bowman Chrome Prospects. BCP-79 – View on eBay!
• Paul Skenes, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates (21) – 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome BDC-14 – View on eBay!
• Wyatt Langford, OF, Texas Rangers (22) – 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome BDC-106 – View on eBay!
• James Wood, OF, Washington Nationals (21) – 2022 Bowman Chrome Prospects – BCP-108 – View on eBay!

Here are some boxes available on eBay, if you decide you’d like to try to pull some of these superb prospects!

• 2021 Bowman Draft Blaster Boxes – View prices on eBay!
• 2021 Bowman Baseball Hobby Boxes – View prices on eBay!
• 2022 Bowman Blaster Boxes – View prices on eBay!
• 2022 Bowman Baseball Hobby Boxes – View prices on eBay!
• 2023 Bowman Blaster Boxes – View prices on eBay!
• 2023 Bowman Baseball Hobby Boxes – View prices on eBay!
• 2024 Bowman Baseball Blaster Boxes – View prices on eBay!
• 2024 Bowman Baseball Hobby Boxes – View prices on eBay!
• 2024 Bowman Baseball Jumbo Boxes – View prices on eBay!

If you love rookie cards, here are some more articles tracking great cards from the past and present:

• The Most Valuable Baseball Rookie Card of Every Year Since 1948
• 1st Bowman Cards For the Top 100 MLB Prospects in Baseball Right Now!
• Topps Rookie Cards of the Top 100 MLB Players Right Now (2024!)
• The Best Topps Chrome Rookie Cards From Every Year Since 1996
• The Best 2nd-Year Baseball Cards Dating Back to 1953
• The Best BASKETBALL Rookie Cards From Each NBA Season Since 1948
• The Best FOOTBALL Rookie Cards From Each NFL Season Since 1956
• The Best HOCKEY Rookie Cards From Each NHL Season Since 1951

Collecting 1st bowman cards is a great way to become a top prospector in the baseball card collecting world! Enjoy!