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The Best 1st Bowman Prospects in 2024 Bowman Chrome

1st Bowman Prospects in 2024 Bowman Chrome

Prospect cards have become some of the most valuable cards in the baseball collecting and investing space, which is why Bowman, Bowman Chrome, and Bowman Draft are some of the most popular releases.

Four top 100 prospects make their debut in 2024 Bowman Chrome

So, who are the best 1st Bowman prospects in 2024 Bowman Chrome?

Leo De Vries, a 17-year-old shortstop in the San Diego Padres organization, is the top 1st Bowman prospect in 2024 Bowman Chrome. As of Baseball America’s September update, De Vries is the No. 32 prospect in all of baseball.

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Beyond De Vries, there are only two other Top 100 players with 1st Bowman cards in 2024 Bowman Chrome. Luis Morales (No. 93) and Brandon Sproat (No. 95) are both pitchers, limiting their hobby value.

September Update: There were a few relevant changes in Baseball America’s updated Top 100 rankings. Leo De Vries, my favorite 1st Bowman prospect in 2024 Bowman Chrome, jumped from No. 74 to No. 32 in Baseball America’s September update.

There was also movement with two other players who were on the Top 100 list. Brandon Sporat moved up to No. 63 from No. 93; Luis Morales was at No. 93 but dropped off the list in their most recent update. Both of these players were in Tier 4 and the updated rankings don’t change that.

Additionally, the September update brings two new additions to the Top 100 list from the 2024 Bowman Chrome 1st Bowman checklist: catcher Thayron Liranzo (No. 90) and pitcher Emiliano Teodo (No. 97). They slot in at Tier 3 and Tier 4, respectively.

The lack of potential superstar talent on the prospect checklist is extremely disappointing. Bowman releases come with much more risk than traditional Topps releases because of the risky and volatile nature of prospects.

Normally, collectors and investors are willing to take on some of that risk when there is a handful of top prospects on the checklist. But when you don’t have enough high-end talent to chase, there’s no incentive to rip wax.

Breaking down the 2024 Bowman Chrome 1st Bowman Prospect checklist

There are 129 1st Bowman prospects in 2024 Bowman Chrome. There are 71 players on the base checklist and all but one also have a Chrome Prospect Autograph. Additionally, 58 more players make their 1st Bowman debut with only a Chrome Prospect Autograph.

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Additionally, 52 of the 129 1st Bowman prospects in 2024 Bowman Chrome are players with little to no publicly available information on them. Many of these are teenagers who officially signed with teams as international free agents earlier this year and only began playing in games about a month ago in the Dominican Summer League.

These prospects can be found in the 5th tier, separate from the players we know have minimal hobby investment value. This will allow me to revise those players in the future when scouting reports become available.

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CardPlayerTeamPositionRank
BCP-179, CPA-LDLeo De VriesSan Diego PadresSS1
BCP-164, CPA-ETEduardo TaitPhiladelphia PhilliesC2
BCP-169, CPA-FVFrancisco VilorioNew York YankeesOF2
BCP-170, CPA-EBEduardo BeltreMinnesota TwinsOF2
BCP-185, CPA-DDDaiber De Los SantosMinnesota TwinsSS2
BCP-196, CPA-AVAndres ValorMiami MarlinsOF2
BCP-197, CPA-FCFernando CruzChicago CubsSS2
BCP-220, CPA-JPJose PerdomoAtlanta BravesSS2
BCP-221, CPA-EMEmil MoralesLos Angeles DodgersSS2
BCP-223, CPA-VHVictor HurtadoWashington NationalsOF2
BCP-245, CPA-PSPaulino SantanaTexas RangersOF2
BCP-155, CPA-LSHSheng-En LinCincinnati RedsSS/P3
BCP-156, CPA-AALAlexander AlbertusLos Angeles Dodgers3B3
BCP-159, CPA-YCYolfran CastilloTexas RangersSS3
BCP-160, CPA-JBAJuan BaezMilwaukee Brewers3B3
BCP-161, CPA-ZDZach DezenzoHouston Astros3B3
BCP-168, CPA-CMCurley MarthaTexas RangersSS3
BCP-174, CPA-YSOYassel SolerArizona Diamondbacks3B3
BCP-176, CPA-DJDawel JosephSeattle MarinersSS3
BCP-177, CPA-YRIYandel RicardoKansas City RoyalsSS3
BCP-182, CPA-TLThayron LiranzoLos Angeles DodgersC3
BCP-186Ben RiceNew York Yankees1B/C3
BCP-191, CPA-ARAdriel RadneyArizona DiamondbacksOF3
BCP-192, CPA-BMBraylin MorelTexas RangersOF3
BCP-194, CPA-LDILisbel DiazSan Francisco GiantsOF3
BCP-198, CPA-AFAngel FelizWashington NationalsSS3
BCP-208, CPA-WLWaner LucianoHouston Astros3B3
BCP-224, CPA-BBBralyn BrazobanPittsburgh PiratesOF3
BCP-226, CPA-JAJalvin AriasPhiladelphia PhilliesOF3
BCP-229, CPA-SMStiven MartinezBaltimore OriolesOF3
BCP-237, CPA-JLJoswa LugoLos Angeles AngelsSS3
BCP-241, CPA-ESEmilio SanchezBaltimore OriolesSS3
BCP-244, CPA-YRYovanny RodriguezNew York MetsC3
BCP-246, CPA-ELEdward LantiguaNew York MetsOF3
BCP-252, CPA-ASAdolfo SanchezCincinnati RedsOF3
CPA-ASAAnibal SalasDetroit TigersOF3
CPA-JRZJeremy RodriguezNew York MetsSS3
BCP-153, CPA-MBMario BaezAtlanta BravesSS4
BCP-157, CPA-LMLuis MoralesOakland AthleticsP4
BCP-158, CPA-JPJeral PerezLos Angeles Dodgers3B4
BCP-163, CPA-EVEchedry VargasTexas RangersSS4
BCP-167, CPA-DPEDameury PenaMinnesota Twins2B4
BCP-171, CPA-NUNaoyuki UwasawaBoston Red SoxP4
BCP-180, CPA-ETEEmiliano TeodoTexas RangersP4
BCP-184, CPA-DFDarling FernandezOakland AthleticsOF4
BCP-187, CPA-BDBlake DunnCincinnati RedsOF4
BCP-189, CPA-JBJake BlossHouston AstrosP4
BCP-202, CPA-ASEAdam SerwinowskiCincinnati RedsP4
BCP-207, CPA-SNStarlyn NunezBoston Red Sox3B4
BCP-214, CPA-CDCaleb DurbinNew York Yankees2B4
BCP-219, CPA-JMZJeter MartinezSeattle MarinersP4
BCP-225, CPA-DBDerek BernardColorado RockiesOF4
BCP-227, CPA-VAVladimir AsencioBoston Red SoxOF4
BCP-228, CPA-EHEduardo HerreraChicago White Sox1B4
BCP-234, CPA-JFJuan FloresLos Angeles AngelsC4
BCP-236, CPA-AARAndres AriasToronto Blue JaysOF4
BCP-240, CPA-PFPascanel FerrerasHouston Astros2B/SS4
BCP-243, CPA-RARobert AriasCleveland GuardiansOF4
CPA-BSBrandon SproatNew York MetsP4
CPA-CLACristopher LarezNew York MetsSS4
CPA-JFJose FernandezArizona DiamondbacksSS4
CPA-JWRJustin WrobleskiLos Angeles DodgersP4
CPA-KCKhristian CurtisPittsburgh PiratesP4
CPA-KHYKyle HenleyCincinnati RedsOF4
CPA-KKKannon KempSan Diego PadresP4
CPA-KRKendry RojasToronto Blue JaysP4
CPA-LAALuinder AvilaKansas City RoyalsP4
CPA-LDLLuis De LeónBaltimore OriolesP4
CPA-LGLuis GuerreroBoston Red SoxP4
CPA-LSLuis SuisbelSeattle Mariners1B4
CPA-MAMarvin AlcantaraBoston Red SoxSS4
CPA-NOCNehomar Ochoa Jr.Houston AstrosOF4
CPA-RSRomeo SanabriaSan Diego Padres1B4
CPA-SGSamuel GilDetroit Tigers2B4
CPA-TSThomas SosaBaltimore OriolesOF4
CPA-WLWilfredo LaraNew York Mets3B4
CPA-YCUYoniel CuretTampa Bay RaysP4
CPA-YMYordanny MonegroBoston Red SoxP4
BCP-154, CPA-CFChristopher FamiliaNew York YankeesOF5
BCP-162, CPA-JZJulio ZayasNew York MetsC5
BCP-165, CPA-JCJeremy CiriacoColorado RockiesSS5
BCP-166, CPA-MPMiguel PalmaHouston AstrosC5
BCP-172, CPA-HRHeriberto RinconNew York MetsOF5
BCP-173, CPA-AKAldalay KolokieColorado RockiesOF5
BCP-175, CPA-JCOJose CastroNew York YankeesOF5
BCP-181, CPA-GDGreylin De La PazLos Angeles AngelsSS5
BCP-183, CPA-EMEElias MedinaLos Angeles Dodgers3B5
BCP-200, CPA-EDEriel DihigoColorado RockiesSS5
BCP-212, CPA-PGPablo GuerreroTexas Rangers1B/OF5
BCP-217, CPA-RTHRhylan ThomasNew York MetsOF5
BCP-218, CPA-JPRJurdrick ProfarChicago White SoxSS5
BCP-250, CPA-VGVladi GuerreroNew York MetsOF5
BCP-251, CPA-JRJensy RivasNew York MetsSS5
CPA-AAAlfredo AlcantaraCincinnati RedsSS5
CPA-ADCAdrian De LeonArizona DiamondbacksC5
CPA-BCEBrady CerkownykDetroit TigersC5
CPA-BLBennett LeeDetroit TigersC5
CPA-BLABairon LedesmaColorado Rockies2B/SS5
CPA-BMOBernard MoonCincinnati Reds2B5
CPA-CAAdler CecilSan Diego PadresP5
CPA-CBCarlos BatistaWashington NationalsOF5
CPA-CCAClayton CampbellDetroit Tigers1B5
CPA-CSCarlos SanchezMiami MarlinsC5
CPA-DPIDominic PitelliCincinnati RedsSS5
CPA-FTFelix TaverasSt. Louis CardinalsOF5
CPA-GDGavin DugasWashington Nationals2B5
CPA-GLGabriel LaraNew York YankeesOF5
CPA-GWIGuillermo WilliamsonSan Francisco GiantsOF5
CPA-IAIverson AllenPittsburgh PiratesOF5
CPA-JAIJosh AdamczewskiMilwaukee Brewers2B5
CPA-JCNJaeden CalderonPhiladelphia PhilliesOF5
CPA-JDLJancory De La CruzMiami MarlinsOF5
CPA-JFAJavier FranciscoSan Francisco Giants1B5
CPA-KHKalae HarrisonPittsburgh Pirates3B5
CPA-LFLeiker FigueroaAtlanta BravesSS5
CPA-MCMarco CorchoLos Angeles DodgersP5
CPA-MMMason McGwireChicago CubsP5
CPA-MOMaikol OrozcoDetroit Tigers2B5
CPA-MRMilo RushfordKansas City RoyalsOF5
CPA-NCNeyfy CastilloArizona DiamondbacksOF5
CPA-QSQuincy ScottTexas RangersOF5
CPA-RRRaudi RodriguezLos Angeles AngelsOF5
CPA-SRStone RussellKansas City Royals3B5
CPA-TIThomas IrelandTexas RangersP5
CPA-WBWill BushHouston AstrosC5
CPA-WVWill VerdungAtlanta Braves2B5
CPA-YCUYohairo CuevasNew York Mets1B5
CPA-YMIYaikel MijaresCleveland Guardians2B5
CPA-YOYoiber OcopioSan Diego PadresC5

Tier 1: 1st Bowman prospects worth ripping for in 2024 Bowman Chrome Baseball

Leo De Vries

Shortstop in San Diego Padres organization (#BCP-179, #CPA-LD)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Speed: 55 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50 | Overall: 60
  • #2 prospect in Padres organization by Baseball America
  • #32 prospect in MLB by Baseball America

Leo De Vries is a switch-hitting shortstop with power from both sides of the plate, and most scouts believed he was the best international prospect of his class. He signed with the San Diego Padres for the second-highest bonus ($4.2 million).

At just 17 years old, De Vries has a mature approach where he can explode on inside pitches while also being comfortable driving balls the other way. Scouts at Baseball America grade his power as average with a potential for above-average power, while those at FanGraphs who are usually more moderate give him plus (60) grades for both raw and in-game power.

The Padres are no stranger to aggressively promoting their top prospects. They did it with Ethan Salas in 2023, and the 18-year-old catcher entered 2024 as the No. 8 prospect in all of baseball. Now, Leo De Vries is the latest young prospect the Padres showed faith in, and it seems to have paid off.  

De Vries received the same treatment as Salas a year ago, starting in extended spring training before being promoted directly to Single-A as a 17-year-old. It took him a little bit to get going but De Vries got hot in July, slashing .318/.442/.694 with 8 home runs, 5 stolen bases, and as many walks as strikeouts in 21 games that month.

Facing pitchers that averaged just over 4 years his senior, De Vries posted an above-average 116 wRC+ on the year. Although his season ended early with a shoulder injury, his first year in professional baseball was a success. He’s easily the top 1st Bowman prospect in 2024 Bowman Chrome, and it isn’t close.

De Vries is a polished hitter for 17, with significant game experience and a knack for consistently getting on base. He uses his hands well at the plate with a compact, adjustable swing that has good path through the hitting zone and enables him to cover the plate well with a low swing-and-miss rate. It’s a mature offensive approach for his age… It’s a good mix of high contact and impact, with De Vries showing the bat speed and loft to drive the ball out of the park in games with potential above-average power.

Baseball America

Tier 2: 1st Bowman prospects I’m cautiously optimistic about in 2024 Bowman Chrome Baseball

With only one player in the first tier, the second tier is larger than normal. Three players stand out to me as a tick better than other players in Tier 2: Jose Perdomo, Emil Morales, and Paulino Santana.

Jose Perdomo

Shortstop in Atlanta Braves organization (#BCP-220, #CPA-JP)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Speed: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55 | Overall: 55
  • #8 prospect in Braves organization by Baseball America

Jose Perdomo $5 million signing bonus was the largest in this year’s international class. Despite being just 17 years old, scouts liked his mature plate approach and a blend of good contact and power. As with many of the young prospects in the 2024 Bowman Chrome checklist, there’s not a lot to go on.

Perdomo missed most of the season with a hamstring injury, limiting him to just 8 games in the Dominican Summer League. By putting him in Tier 2, I’m betting on him being one of the top international prospects and the potential for above-average or better hit, power, and speed tools.

Perdomo’s hitting ability is the main draw…He’s been an aggressive hitter, but his track record of performance set him apart early in his amateur career and as he’s added strength more power production has followed.

Perdomo immediately becomes one of the most exciting hitting prospects in Atlanta’s system, but like all international prospects, there’s plenty of uncertainty in his profile and a long timeline before he will be expected to contribute in the majors.

Baseball America

Emil Morales

Shortstop in Los Angeles Dodgers organization (#BCP-221, #CPA-EM)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Speed: 40 | Field: 45 | Arm: 55 | Overall: 50
  • #14 prospect in Dodgers organization by Baseball America

Emil Morales has the potential for 70-grade power and it showed up during his 46-game stint in the Dominican Summer League. Morales slashed .342/.478/.691 with a league-leading 14 home runs.

You can’t put too much stock in DSL stats, but the consensus from scouts is that Morales was the top prospect in the DSL. For now, Baseball America gives him above-average grades on both hit and power, but I’m excited to see if those grades will get bumped up in 2025.

Additionally, playing for the Dodgers not only adds to his hobby intrigue but also his future success as the Dodgers are consistently ahead of the curve on player development and getting the most out of their young prospects.

Morales was one of the top offensive threats in the 2024 international signing class… Morales consistently strings together quality at-bats. He has a mature offensive approach, recognizes pitches well and has performed well against live pitching. It’s a sound swing for his age with power that has trended up as he has added strength to his lower half and should spike more in the coming years.

Baseball America

Paulino Santana

Outfielder in Texas Rangers organization (#BCP-245, #CPA-PS)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Speed: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50 | Overall: 555
  • #14 prospect in Rangers organization by Baseball America

Paulino Sanatana has a nice blend of above-average contact and power abilities with plus speed. In 53 games in the Dominical Summer League, Santana had a higher on-base percentage (.465) than slugging percentage (.364) but did walk more than he struck out (52 BB, 38 K).

Scouts at Baseball America don’t seem too worried by the initial lack of power because his swing decisions have been so good. Santana also has the speed and athleticism to stay in center field. Santana is one of the better 1st Bowman prospects in 2024 Bowman Chrome, and I think there’s something special if he can tap into some power in 2025.

Santana is not only the top player in the Rangers’ class, he’s one of the biggest up-arrow prospects overall… He can shoot balls to the opposite-field gap and pull them over the fence as well with a swing that appears nearly effortless.

Baseball America

Eduardo Tait

Catcher in Philadelphia Phillies organization (#BCP-164, #CPA-ET)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Speed: 40 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55 | Overall: 55
  • #5 prospect in Phillies organization by Baseball America

Eduardo Tait is a catcher with a ton of power from the left side. Being the youngest player in the 2023 international free agent class, Tait played the entire 2023 season as a 16-year-old in the Dominican Summer League where he slashed .333/.400/.517.

He came stateside in 2024 and the Phillies, being so impressed by his plate discipline and swing decisions, promoted him to Single-A by the end of July. FanGraphs’ Tess Taruskin projects him as a Top 100 prospect in 2025. Being a catcher slightly dampens his hobby value, but I think Tait has considerable upside.

Tait projects to be a bat-first backstop, and his offensive game showed up in spades in his pro debut. The foundation of his tool set starts with a strong body, a clean swing and excellent raw power from the left side, and he used those traits to hit balls harder than his peers. Tait’s average and 90th percentile exit velocities were 88.8 and 92.9 mph, both of which were considerably better than most players his age or in the DSL… He’s got the upside be a bat-first everyday catcher in the big leagues.

Baseball America

Francisco Vilorio

Outfielder in New York Yankees organization (#BCP-169, #CPA-FV)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Speed: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 70 | Overall: 50
  • #21 prospect in Yankees organization by Baseball America

Francisco Vilorio was the Yankees’ top international signing in 2024. He’s a dual power/speed threat who profiles as a centerfielder, and he’s playing for the New York Yankees. Like many young prospects, Vilorio’s posted a high strikeout rate (32.9%) in the Dominican Summer League.

There’s a lot of hit tool risk but I can easily see most of the hobby looking past that in favor of the plus power and speed.

He has some of the more explosive tools in the class and should provide a mix of power and speed as matured…He’s an explosive athlete with plus raw power that could become a plus-plus tool and he’s a plus runner underway with a 70 arm on the 20-80 scouting scale.

Baseball America

Eduardo Beltre

Outfielder in Minnesota Twins organization (#BCP-170, #CPA-EB)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Speed: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55 | Overall: 50
  • #28 prospect in Twins organization by Baseball America

Beltre has been one of the best hitters in the Dominican Summer League this season. In 43 games, he’s slashing .326/.453/.618 with 11 home runs. The underlying batted ball data back up the power he’s showing, too. Baseball America’s Geoff Pontes notes that exit velocity is in the 90th percentile, and he’s consistently hitting the ball both hard and in the air. That’s what we like to see!

Beltre’s plus power potential was apparent when he was an amateur, but so far he’s showing he’s a better pure hitter than expected… His offensive game is a little more well-rounded than expected so far, which is an encouraging sign for his long-term development.

Baseball America

Daiber De Los Santos

Shortstop in Minnesota Twins organization (#BCP-185, #CPA-DD)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 50 | Speed: 55 | Field: 70 | Arm: 60 | Overall: 50
  • #29 prospect in Twins organization by Baseball America

Like many of the other players in Tier 2, Daiber De Los Santos is a power/speed threat that plays up the middle. Scouts at FanGraphs are generally more conservative in their grades, but they see him as “an explosive athlete with plus bat and foot speed, plus future raw power, and a huge arm.”

That’s a really exciting hobby profile even if there’s some hit tool risk. Despite a good showing in the Dominican Summer League (.301/.384/.460, 5 home runs, 17 stolen bases), that hit tool risk has shown up in a 31% strikeout rate. Despite this, his tools are well worth that risk.

De Los Santos was one of the best athletes in the 2024 international class… De Los Santos has one of the highest ceilings in this year’s international class as a skinny, fast-twitch shortstop with plus speed, a plus-plus arm and the hands and actions to likely stick at shortstop…

Twins fans should be patient with him, but De Los Santos’ Dominican Summer League debut will be among the more highly anticipated in a few years, as he’s one of the better athletes the team has signed internationally from recent classes.

Baseball America

Andres Valor

Outfielder in Miami Marlins organization (#BCP-196, #CPA-AV)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Speed: 55 | Field: 60 | Arm: 55 | Overall: 50
  • #24 prospect in Marlins organization by Baseball America

Andres Valor is one of the better homegrown bats the Marlins have produced in recent memory. After a strong showing in the Dominican Summer League in 2023, Valor posted solid numbers in the Florida Complex League in 2024.

He cooled off a bit in the final two weeks of the season, but through the first 45 games Valor slashed .311/.401/.463 with 9 doubles, 5 triples, 2 home runs, and 33 stolen bases. Although the power hasn’t been reflected in a higher home run total, Valor is hitting the ball incredibly hard with a max exit velocity of 108 mph. I know he plays for the Marlins, but don’t sleep on him!

Valor has a great body at 6-foot-3, 180 pounds. He has an incredibly athletic build with plenty of present strength, but he still has room to add more mass and impact potential… He oozes upside and is one of the most exciting prospects in the organization… Valor’s big league debut is still a ways away, but he has all the tools to be an impact player.

Baseball America

Fernando Cruz

Shortstop in Chicago Cubs organization (#BCP-197, #CPA-FC)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Speed: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60 | Overall: 55
  • #9 prospect in Cubs organization by Baseball America

Fernando Cruz’s $4 million signing bonus was the third highest in the 2024 international class so there are huge expectations on the Cubs prospect. His numbers in the Dominican Summer League haven’t been impressive, however.

Because he missed over a month with an injury, Cruz only played in 25 games where he slashed .215/.326/.329. We can’t put a ton of stock in DSL numbers and even more so with this small sample size. I’m banking on the power/speed combination that scouts at all outlets love about Cruz and am looking forward to seeing what he can do in 2025.

Hit tool volatility is an inextricable part of international amateurs’ projections, and Cruz is no exception, but he has the potential to mature in the Goldilocks Zone, where he adds a bunch of power while also staying a shortstop, giving him enormous ceiling if it turns out he can hit.

FanGraphs

Victor Hurtado

Outfielder in Washington Nationals organization (#BCP-223, #CPA-VH)

  • Baseball America Grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Speed: 45 | Field: 40 | Arm: 45 | Overall: 55
  • #13 prospect in Nationals organization by Baseball America

Victor Hurtado was the National’s top international signing of 2024. He projects as an above-average hitter with plus power and a great offensive upside for a hobby prospect.

There isn’t a ton of info on Hurtado’s time in the Dominican Summer League and his statistics weren’t great (.218/.310/.331), but I’m not too worried at this point.

Hurtado immediately draws attention for his long, lean 6-foot-3 frame. Scouts highest on Hurtado have praised both his hitting ability and power… Hurtado immediately becomes one of the highest upside prospects in the lower levels of the Nationals’ system.

Baseball America

Tier 3: 1st Bowman prospects with a higher risk than potential reward in 2024 Bowman Chrome Baseball

Sheng-En Lin, SS/OF/P in Cincinnati Reds organization (#BCP-155, #CPA-LSH)

Lin is a really intriguing prospect. He was a two-way player in Taiwan where he played for the 18U National team and faced some of the top amateur talent in the United States.

Lin has the most upside as a pitcher, but he’s focused solely as a position player during his time in the minor leagues where he’s played shortstop, third base, and centerfield. However, the Reds still plan to develop Lin as a two-way player.

For now, there’s no reason to expect Lin to profile as an impact bat at the Major League level. Because of the risk he’ll wind up only as a pitcher, I feel comfortable putting him in Tier 3.

Alexander Albertus, 3B in Los Angeles Dodgers organization (#BCP-156, #CPA-AAL)

The Dodgers traded Albertus to the White Sox as part of the Michael Kopech trade and it immediately dampens both his hobby value and real-world development. He’s a hit over power third baseman which doesn’t really play in the big leagues, so he doesn’t have the upside I need for a risky dart throw.

Yolfran Castillo, SS in Texas Rangers organization (#BCP-159, #CPA-YC)

Castillo impressed in his first professional season, slashing .377/.482/.415 with a strikeout rate below 10% in 35 games. He’s just 17 years old so I’m not trying to make any sweeping conclusions based on the small sample size, but he seems like an old-school leadoff hitter at this point.

Castillo grades as an above average hitter with really good plate discipline and below average power. Of his 49 hits in 2024, he had just 5 extra-base hits and all were doubles. There’s still ample time for improvements but at this point I’m not all that interested from a hobby perspective.

Juan Baez, 3B in Milwaukee Brewers organization (#BCP-160, #CPA-JBA)

Baez’s hit tool has the most upside but everything else is below average. He makes a lot of line drive contact but there’s very little power or speed upside. He feels like a better real-world prospect than a hobby one.

Zach Dezenzo, 3B in Houston Astros organization (#BCP-161, #CPA-ZD)

Dezenzo is a slugger who made his big league for the Astros in August. He’s played mostly third base in the minor league but spent the majority of his time at first base with the big league club.

That’s a byproduct of both the Astros’ black hole at first base and Dezenzo’s below-average defensive abilities. He’s a masher with good bat speed and high exit velocities, but he feels rather one-dimensional which isn’t the type of prospect I like investing in.

Curley Martha, SS in Texas Rangers organization (#BCP-168, #CPA-CM)

Curley Martha showed out for Curacao in the 2019 Little League World Series. Yes, you read that right — 2019. Now Martha is an 18-year-old infielder in the Rangers organization with a 1st Bowman card.

He currently projects as an above-average hitter with at least average tools across the board. There isn’t a ton of scouting reports on Martha for now, but he had a strong showing in the Dominican Summer League where he slashed .282/.395/.427 with 5 home runs, 19 stolen bases, and a 126 wRC+.

I’m excited to see where the major outlets grade him in 2025.

Yassel Soler, 3B in Arizona Diamondbacks organization (#BCP-174, #CPA-YSO)

Scouts at Baseball America see Soler as “a potentially plus hitter with double-digit home run potential” while playing very good defense at third base. FanGraphs’ Eric Longenhagen is cautiously optimistic about Soler’s combination of contact and power.

The underlying data is really good and he had a solid rookie ball season (.303/.351/.472). Keep an eye on Soler in 2025.  

Dawel Joseph, SS in Seattle Mariners organization (#BCP-176, #CPA-DJ)

Despite receiving a signing bonus of $3.3 million, there isn’t anything that jumps off the page about Joseph. He grades out as a fringe-average hitter with average power, and his numbers in the Dominican Summer League were bleak. In 47 games, he slashed .133/.274/.173 with a 29% strikeout rate.

The only upside I see right now is that Joseph will get ample time to prove himself because of the size of his signing bonus.

Yandel Ricardo, SS in Kansas City Royals organization (#BCP-177, #CPA-YRI)

Ricardo was one of the top prospects in the 2024 IFA class thanks to his athleticism and raw power. He’s currently a switch-hitting shortstop to mind wind up at third base, and his frame and profile have been compared to Mets’ prospect Ronny Mauricio when he signed as an IFA in 2017.

Thayron Liranzo, C in Los Angeles Dodgers organization (#BCP-182, #CPA-TL)

Liranzo cracked the September update of Baseball America’s Top 100 list at No. 88. The Dodgers traded him to the Tigers in exchange for Jack Flaherty. He posted average numbers for the Dodgers at High-A, but he really flipped a switch after being traded to the Tigers.

In 26 games, he slashed .315/.470/.562 with 5 home runs and more walks than strikeouts. He’s an intriguing power hitting catcher but not someone I’m sold on from a hobby standpoint.

Ben Rice, 1B/C in New York Yankees organization (#BCP-186)

Did Ben Rice not have a 1st Bowman card yet? I guess not! That should let you know how I feel about investing in him. He got a surprise call-up after Anthony Rizzo got hurt and got the chance to play every day.

Rice started pretty well, had a three-homer game, and saw his Topps Now cards sell for mind-boggling prices. Rice is now back in the minor leagues after hitting .174/.269/.356 over 49 games. I’m out on Rice.

Adriel Radney, OF in Arizona Diamondbacks organization (#BCP-191, #CPA-AR)

Radney came into the season with varying scouting reports. Baseball America described him as a power-hitting right fielder while FanGraphs is more optimistic that he might have the speed to play centerfield and plus power.

In 34 Dominican Summer League games, Radney hit .225 with a higher on-base than slugging percentage which doesn’t bode well for his hobby interest. It’s hard for me to judge the differing opinions on him and want to wait for the next update before I invest.

Braylin Morel, OF in Texas Rangers organization (#BCP-192, #CPA-BM)

Morel’s plus power is only as good as his hit tool will take him. His numbers in the Dominican Summer League in 2023 and Arizona Complex League in 2024 have been really impressive, but there are pretty significant question marks about his hit tool.

He does damage on mistakes from opposing pitchers but both his in-zone and out-of-zone whiff rates are high. This hasn’t resulted in an outrageous strikeout rate (23.6%) but he’s going to struggle against better pitching if his swing decisions don’t improve.

Lisbel Diaz, OF in San Francisco Giants organization (#BCP-194, #CPA-LDI)

With average power, a fringe-average hit tool, and no meaningful speed, Diaz held his own over 55 games in Single-A. Facing pitchers with an average age of three years his senior, Diaz slashed .279/.333/.434 with 6 home runs and 8 stolen bases. He’s performed fine but there’s nothing about his profile that stands out and makes me want to invest.

Angel Feliz, SS in Washington Nationals organization (#BCP-198, #CPA-AF)

Feliz hits the ball incredibly hard, posting a max exit velocity of 106 mph and a penchant for hunting fastballs. Based on limited reports, his hit tool is raw and his swing needs work. He’s the typical Tier 3 prospect with promising power but not a lot else to go on.

Waner Luciano, 3B in Houston Astros organization (#BCP-208, #CPA-WL)

Luciano came into the season as an offensive threat but lacking a defensive home. His performance at Single-A led to more questions than answers. Luciano slashed .187/.299/.270 with a 20.8% strikeout rate and a 75 wRC+ in 72 games.

His quality of contact is poor and he chases too much, and I’m not willing to bet on the power when his 2024 results were so bad.

Bralyn Brazoban, OF in Pittsburgh Pirates organization (#BCP-224, #CPA-BB)

Brazoban’s power and speed combination earned him a $2 million signing bonus, the biggest of the Pirates’ 2024 international free agent class. It’s just the type of profile that the hobby loves, but the hit tool is a major concern.

His numbers in the Dominican Summer League were downright dismal, too. He slashed .155/.276/.209 with a 35.1% strikeout rate and 46 wRC+ in 45 games. That’s too big of a risk for me.

Jalvin Arias, OF in Philadelphia Phillies organization (#BCP-226, #CPA-JA)

There are limited scouting reports on Arias and he only played in 14 Dominican Summer League games, so there really isn’t a lot to go on. Baseball America grades him out as a 50 overall player, but this is what earned him a spot in Tier 3: Arias’s calling card is his huge raw power, which could one day get to a 70 on the 20-to-80 scouting scale.

Stiven Martinez, OF in Baltimore Orioles organization (#BCP-229, #CPA-SM)

Martinez is a power hitting corner outfielder who is at risk of winding up at first base. Despite a strong slash line and 137 wRC+ in the Dominican Summer League, but the 30.4% strikeout rate is a red flag. I need to see more before I jump on board.

Joswa Lugo, SS in Los Angeles Angels organization (#BCP-237, #CPA-JL)

Like a typical Tier 3 shortstop prospect, Lugo has above average power with a fringy hit tool. There might be room to push his power and speed grades up to 60s, but that’s down the road. He hit well in his pro debut in the DSL, slashing .301/.370/.466 with 5 home runs and 18 stolen bases. The Angels are so bad at developing prospects that I’m wary buying into a young player with a big hit tool risk.

Emilio Sanchez, SS in Baltimore Orioles organization (#BCP-241, #CPA-ES)

Sanchez gets average grades across the board and plays in an organization that is so incredibly gifted at developing hitters. I think he has a higher floor but lower ceiling than most of the Tier 3 hitters, but if anyone can get the most out of a hitter it’s Baltimore.

Yovanny Rodriguez, C in New York Mets organization (#BCP-244, #CPA-YR)

Rodriguez was one of the top catchers in the 2024 IFA market and, as Baseball America notes, some scouts believed he was “on par with the elite catchers who have come out of Venezuela in recent years.

That list includes names such as the Dodgers’ Diego Cartaya, the Reds’ Alfredo Duno and the Mets’ own Francisco Alvarez.” Rodriguez isn’t just a power hitting catcher, he’s also shown an advanced approach and good plate discipline.

Edward Lantigua, OF in New York Mets organization (#BCP-246, #CPA-EL)

Lantigua is average across the board but the reason he’s in Tier 3 is the raw power potential and above average speed. He’s strictly a long-term dart throw but an interesting one if it all comes to fruition.

Adolfo Sanchez, OF in Cincinnati Reds organization (#BCP-252, #CPA-AS)

Sanchez projects as an above average hitter with average power, the latter of which dampens his hobby potential. Scouts agree he’s a polished hitter with good barrel control, but he struck out in the Dominican Summer League more than you’d like (33.9%). If the hit tool is as advertised and he flashes some power, Sanchez has Tier 3 upside.

Anibal Salas, OF in Detroit Tigers organization (#CPA-ASA)

Salas isn’t on the Tigers’ Top 30 prospect list and there isn’t a ton of info out there, but Baseball America notes he just missed the cut as “a switch-hitting center fielder with plus speed, above-average bat speed, plus raw power and a plus-plus arm.” That’s worthy enough to keep an eye on from a hobby perspective.

Jeremy Rodriguez, SS in New York Mets organization (#CPA-JRZ)

Rodriguez’s upside is high and his risk isn’t as extreme as most of the other Tier 3 prospects. His plus-hit tool is backed by really great swing decisions, good quality of contact, and a low strikeout rate. The next step for Rodriguez is to hit for more power.

It’s not a sure thing but developing more pop would push him into Tier 2. I like the upside here and am excited to see him take a step forward in 2025.


Tier 4: 1st Bowman prospects with little to no current hobby value in 2024 Bowman Chrome Baseball

Mario Baez, SS in Atlanta Braves organization (#BCP-153, #CPA-MB)

Luis Morales, P in Oakland Athletics organization (#BCP-157, #CPA-LM)

Jeral Perez, 3B in Los Angeles Dodgers organization (#BCP-158, #CPA-JP)

Echedry Vargas, SS in Texas Rangers organization (#BCP-163, #CPA-EV)

Dameury Pena, 2B in Minnesota Twins organization (#BCP-167, #CPA-DPE)

Naoyuki Uwasawa, P in Boston Red Sox organization (#BCP-171, #CPA-NU)

Emiliano Teodo, P in Texas Rangers organization (#BCP-180, #CPA-ETE)

Darling Fernandez, OF in Oakland Athletics organization (#BCP-184, #CPA-DF)

Blake Dunn, OF in Cincinnati Reds organization (#BCP-187, #CPA-BD)

Jake Bloss, P in Houston Astros organization (#BCP-189, #CPA-JB)

Adam Serwinowski, P in Cincinnati Reds organization (#BCP-202, #CPA-ASE)

Starlyn Nunez, 3B in Boston Red Sox organization (#BCP-207, #CPA-SN)

Caleb Durbin, 2B in New York Yankees organization (#BCP-214, #CPA-CD)

Jeter Martinez, P in Seattle Mariners organization (#BCP-219, #CPA-JMZ)

Derek Bernard, OF in Colorado Rockies organization (#BCP-225, #CPA-DB)

Vladimir Asencio, OF in Boston Red Sox organization (#BCP-227, #CPA-VA)

Eduardo Herrera, 1B in Chicago White Sox organization (#BCP-228, #CPA-EH)

Juan Flores, C in Los Angeles Angels organization (#BCP-234, #CPA-JF)

Andres Arias, OF in Toronto Blue Jays organization (#BCP-236, #CPA-AAR)

Pascanel Ferreras, 2B/SS in Houston Astros organization (#BCP-240, #CPA-PF)

Robert Arias, OF in Cleveland Guardians organization (#BCP-243, #CPA-RA)

Brandon Sproat, P in New York Mets organization (#CPA-BS)

Cristopher Larez, SS in New York Mets organization (#CPA-CLA)

Jose Fernandez, SS in Arizona Diamondbacks organization (#CPA-JF)

Justin Wrobleski, P in Los Angeles Dodgers organization (#CPA-JWR)

Khristian Curtis, P in Pittsburgh Pirates organization (#CPA-KC)

Kyle Henley, OF in Cincinnati Reds organization (#CPA-KHY)

Kannon Kemp, P in San Diego Padres organization (#CPA-KK)

Kendry Rojas, P in Toronto Blue Jays organization (#CPA-KR)

Luinder Avila, P in Kansas City Royals organization (#CPA-LAA)

Luis De León, P in Baltimore Orioles organization (#CPA-LDL)

Luis Guerrero, P in Boston Red Sox organization (#CPA-LG)

Luis Suisbel, 1B in Seattle Mariners organization (#CPA-LS)

Marvin Alcantara, SS in Boston Red Sox organization (#CPA-MA)

Nehomar Ochoa Jr., OF in Houston Astros organization (#CPA-NOC)

Romeo Sanabria, 1B in San Diego Padres organization (#CPA-RS)

Samuel Gil, 2B in Detroit Tigers organization (#CPA-SG)

Thomas Sosa, OF in Baltimore Orioles organization (#CPA-TS)

Wilfredo Lara, 3B in New York Mets organization (#CPA-WL)

Yoniel Curet, P in Tampa Bay Rays organization (#CPA-YCU)

Yordanny Monegro, P in Boston Red Sox organization (#CPA-YM)


Tier 5: 1st Bowman prospects with little to no publicly available data in 2024 Bowman Chrome Baseball

Christopher Familia, OF in New York Yankees organization (#BCP-154, #CPA-CF)

Julio Zayas, C in New York Mets organization (#BCP-162, #CPA-JZ)

Jeremy Ciriaco, SS in Colorado Rockies organization (#BCP-165, #CPA-JC)

Miguel Palma, C in Houston Astros organization (#BCP-166, #CPA-MP)

Heriberto Rincon, OF in New York Mets organization (#BCP-172, #CPA-HR)

Aldalay Kolokie, OF in Colorado Rockies organization (#BCP-173, #CPA-AK)

Jose Castro, OF in New York Yankees organization (#BCP-175, #CPA-JCO)

Greylin De La Paz, SS in Los Angeles Angels organization (#BCP-181, #CPA-GD)

Elias Medina, 3B in Los Angeles Dodgers organization (#BCP-183, #CPA-EME)

Eriel Dihigo, SS in Colorado Rockies organization (#BCP-200, #CPA-ED)

Pablo Guerrero, 1B/OF in Texas Rangers organization (#BCP-212, #CPA-PG)

Rhylan Thomas, OF in New York Mets organization (#BCP-217, #CPA-RTH)

Jurdrick Profar, SS in Chicago White Sox organization (#BCP-218, #CPA-JPR)

Vladi Guerrero, OF in New York Mets organization (#BCP-250, #CPA-VG)

Jensy Rivas, SS in New York Mets organization (#BCP-251, #CPA-JR)

Alfredo Alcantara, SS in Cincinnati Reds organization (#CPA-AA)

Adrian De Leon, C in Arizona Diamondbacks organization (#CPA-ADC)

Brady Cerkownyk, C in Detroit Tigers organization (#CPA-BCE)

Bennett Lee, C in Detroit Tigers organization (#CPA-BL)

Bairon Ledesma, 2B/SS in Colorado Rockies organization (#CPA-BLA)

Bernard Moon, 2B in Cincinnati Reds organization (#CPA-BMO)

Adler Cecil, P in San Diego Padres organization (#CPA-CA)

Carlos Batista, OF in Washington Nationals organization (#CPA-CB)

Clayton Campbell, 1B in Detroit Tigers organization (#CPA-CCA)

Carlos Sanchez, C in Miami Marlins organization (#CPA-CS)

Dominic Pitelli, SS in Cincinnati Reds organization (#CPA-DPI)

Felix Taveras, OF in St. Louis Cardinals organization (#CPA-FT)

Gavin Dugas, 2B in Washington Nationals organization (#CPA-GD)

Gabriel Lara, OF in New York Yankees organization (#CPA-GL)

Guillermo Williamson, OF in San Francisco Giants organization (#CPA-GWI)

Iverson Allen, OF in Pittsburgh Pirates organization (#CPA-IA)

Josh Adamczewski, 2B in Milwaukee Brewers organization (#CPA-JAI)

Jaeden Calderon, OF in Philadelphia Phillies organization (#CPA-JCN)

Jancory De La Cruz, OF in Miami Marlins organization (#CPA-JDL)

Javier Francisco, 1B in San Francisco Giants organization (#CPA-JFA)

Kalae Harrison, 3B in Pittsburgh Pirates organization (#CPA-KH)

Leiker Figueroa, SS in Atlanta Braves organization (#CPA-LF)

Marco Corcho, P in Los Angeles Dodgers organization (#CPA-MC)

Mason McGwire, P in Chicago Cubs organization (#CPA-MM)

Maikol Orozco, 2B in Detroit Tigers organization (#CPA-MO)

Milo Rushford, OF in Kansas City Royals organization (#CPA-MR)

Neyfy Castillo, OF in Arizona Diamondbacks organization (#CPA-NC)

Quincy Scott, OF in Texas Rangers organization (#CPA-QS)

Raudi Rodriguez, OF in Los Angeles Angels organization (#CPA-RR)

Stone Russell, 3B in Kansas City Royals organization (#CPA-SR)

Thomas Ireland, P in Texas Rangers organization (#CPA-TI)

Will Bush, C in Houston Astros organization (#CPA-WB)

Will Verdung, 2B in Atlanta Braves organization (#CPA-WV)

Yohairo Cuevas, 1B in New York Mets organization (#CPA-YCU)

Yaikel Mijares, 2B in Cleveland Guardians organization (#CPA-YMI)

Yoiber Ocopio, C in San Diego Padres organization (#CPA-YO)

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Nicole Cahill

Nicole Cahill

Nicole Cahill is a freelance writer with recent bylines at Pitcher List and Fish On First and also works at a local card shop. She’s a baseball fanatic, mental health advocate, and Zack Greinke’s biggest fan. You can find her on Twitter at @NicoleCahill_ and Bluesky at @NicoleCahill.bsky.social

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