A new crop of wide-eyed and bushy tailed rookies enter their first campaign in the Bigs. Our staff hand picked the top prospects to buy in 2018 which our “Top 5 Most Valuable Rookies Right Now“. Our 2019 Preview has lots of tidbits to help you navigate the murky waters of profiting from predicting hot sellers in sports memorabilia. The amazing Class of 2016 Rookies was spot on by our staff.
10. Nick Senzel – Cincinnati Reds
The consensus for Senzel is that he is the next great Redleg up the middle of the field. Senzel’s plus power bat and potential for defensive flexibility make him a top prospect for baseball in 2019. Senzel may not get the press in April, but fans would learn of his skill and potential once he gets the call to Great American Ballpark. The Reds will soon bring a new crop to Cincy that will have them atop the Central by 2022. Keep an eye on Hunter Greene.
9. Forrest Whitley – Houston Astros
After Astro Mania from 2013-2017 where it seemed Houston called up a can’t miss prospect ever year, the Astros have restocked the farm system for three long haul while they compete for the American League crown. Whitley expects to slot in the back end of the staf in 2019. With tutors like Verlander & Cole, Whitley will learn more up in Minute Maid Park than he will on the farm.
8. Mike Soroka – Atlanta Braves
The Braves young stars just keep coming. After Albies, Dansby and Acuna Jr, the Braves keep it coming with this young arm, Mike Soroka. He should slot well with a rotation that could use a power arm with high upside. We recommend going to our site to price shop Ronald Acuna signed baseballs.
7. Alex Reyes – St. Louis Cardinals
Sometimes the best opportunity to make profit from flipping baseballs is to buy low after an major injury to a pitcher. Alex Reyes fits that bill to a T. Reyes has #1 Starter written all over him, his arm looks live in the spring and will likely find his niche later into 2019 when the Cardinals expect to be squarely in the NL Central race. Alex Reyes signed baseballs can be had for under $50, but will likely sell for over $100 if the Redbirds play October baseball.
6 & 5. Danny Jansen & Bo Bichette – Toronto Blue Jays
Let’s take this North of the Border for #6 & #5. The Blue Jays are close to becoming a real force in the American League East. We will get the main attraction Vlad Jr. lower in the list but do not discount the the other budding stars rising with him. Last season, as Acuna Jr make his mark, sales for Albies, Swanson and other Braves followed right along. The Blue Jays will not be playing October baseball this year, but will be setting the tone for a good run in the early 2020’s.
4. Victor Robles – Washington Nationals
Robles is a gem. Exit Bryce Harper, Enter Victor Robles. While their skill sets are rather different – Robles offers a fresh approach for Nationals fans. Robles could easily become a member of the 30-30 club. Victor is a unique athlete who will join Juan Soto in the DC Outfield for years to come.
3. Eloy Jimenez – Chicago White Sox Eloy! Eloy! Eloy! The former Cubs #1 Prospect debuts on the South Side in 2019 with the Sox. Eloy Jimenez will showcase extreme power in Guaranteed Rate Field. As the Southsiders try to make their mark on the city, a young player like Eloy Jimenez will be key. Jimenez was acquiring from the cross-town rival Cubs for Jose Quintana in 2017.
2. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – Toronto Blue Jays
If you liked Vlad, you are going to love Vlad Jr. The son of Hall of Fame slugger Vladimir Guerrero has scouts in awe and rival pitchers in fear. Is it no unreasonable to expect Vlad Jr. to compete for MVP’s as soon as 2020. Signed Vladimir Guerrero & Vladimir Guerrero Jr. autographed baseballs. Start your Blue Jays autographed baseball collection today.
1. Fernando Tatis Jr. – San Diego Padres
Seems like a trend, right? The Juniors are back! Fernando’s son, yep you guessed it, Fernando Tatis Jr. may leap Manny Machado as the best-selling Padres sooner rather than later. The future of the Padres is very bright with Urias, Cordero, Paddack and now Fernando Tatis Jr. The fun part about his autograph is that you can get two different styles. A shorter, yet not quick, autograph and then a loopy full name signature with every letter detailed. Get your hands on a Fernando Tatis Jr. signed pro baseball.
October 2019 Update. We forgot Pete Alonso.
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