A List Of Every 1st Bowman Card In 2022 Bowman Draft [Updated 3/19/23]

Topps will release 2022 Bowman Draft Baseball just in time for the holidays! Hobby boxes are scheduled to hit shelves on Wednesday, December 21 and they will be full of recent draft picks and top prospects.

By our count, 56 hitters and 48 pitchers are making their 1st Bowman debut in 2022 Bowman Draft. At first glance, there are a good amount of potential investment opportunities in this release.

So who’s in 2022 Bowman Draft?

Ten players with 1st Bowman cards made Baseball America’s 2023 Top 100 Prospects list:

• Jackson Holliday (SS, No. 15)
• Brooks Lee (SS, No. 45)
• Termarr Johnson (SS, No. 49)
• Kevin Parada (C, No. 50)
• Zach Neto, (SS, No. 53)
• Elijah Green (OF, No. 58)
• Dylan Lesko (SP, No. 69)
• Gavin Cross (OF, No. 97)
• Jett Williams (SS, No. 98)
• Cole Young (SS, No. 99)

Along with a breakdown of the top prospects, CardLines wanted to give our readers the complete list of the 104 players with 1st Bowman cards in 2022 Bowman Draft prior to release day.

UPDATE (3/19/23): What’s changed since this article was first published?

Dylan Lesko, Kumar Rocker, and Eric Brown Jr. were bumped down to Tier 3. Why?

• Lesko: Although Baseball America gives him a future overall grade of 65 and notes his fastball and changeup are plus-plus pitches, they conclude that he “has the talent to be a No. 2 or 3 starter as long as he returns healthy.” Pitchers already face a tough challenge with collectors and investors, and this has become a risk I’m not comfortable taking on from an investment standpoint.

• Rocker: The 6-foot-5 righthander was one of the most dominant pitchers in college baseball during his time at Vanderbilt but so much has worked against him since then. At this point, Rocker will make his professional affiliated debut at 23 years old, and the following blurb from Baseball America isn’t what you want to hear from an investment standpoint: If he can kick off the rust and find more consistency with his new delivery, he could fit in a rotation. If not, his fastball/slider combination would work out of the bullpen.

• Brown Jr.: Brown was one of the riskier picks in the tier to begin with, but as more reports come out on him, I don’t feel comfortable keeping him in Tier 2 because as Baseball America notes, “some scouts see Brown as a utility player.”

Jett Williams and Cole Young cracked Baseball America’s Top 100 rankings but remain in Tier 3. Why?

• Williams: His hit tool grades out as plus but his power is below average. Williams has been compared to Dustin Pedroia and Alex Bregman because of his size and similar skill set. That isn’t to say he’s a lock to become the player Pedroia was and Bregman is, but even if he did, they aren’t the jewels investors tend to love. Williams carries extreme risk and is likely four years away from the big leagues.

• Young: Similar to Williams, Young carries a plus hit tool and fringe average power. Despite the potential for 15-20 home runs, Baseball America notes that “the Mariners internally compare Young to Daniel Murphy as a hitter.” And that’s really all investors need to know.

Tier 1: 1st Bowman prospects worth ripping for in 2022 Bowman Draft.

Elijah Green, OF in Washington Nationals organization (#BD-23)

Age: 19 | Bats: R | Throws: R | ETA: 2027

• Baseball America Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 70 | Speed: 70 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60 | Overall: 60
• #58 prospect in MLB by Baseball America

Elijah Green has the most exciting tools of any 1st Bowman prospect in 2022 Bowman Draft. He has elite power and speed, with many scouts calling him one of the most dynamic athletes they’ve seen in years. He crushes pitches to all parts of the field, showcases blazing speed on the base paths, and plays above average defense.

His brief stint in rookie ball was as advertised, with Green going deep in his first professional game. The drawback in his game is his propensity to strike out. He exposed this weakness in his professional debut, striking out 21 times in 12 games. This makes him a high-risk investment, but one that’s hard not to gamble on when considering his raw talent and elite tools.

The son of 10-year NFL tight end Eric Green, Elijah’s physicality would stand out on a football field and is almost unheard of on the baseball field at his age. At 6-foot-3, 214 pounds, Green has tremendous strength and power currently and would look right at home standing next to the top sluggers in baseball as an 18-year-old…While other hitters in this class might top Green as a pure hitter, you won’t find anyone with his combination of dynamic athleticism, power, speed and pure upside.

Baseball America

Termarr Johnson, SS in Pittsburgh Pirates organization (#BD-130)

Age: 18 | Bats: L | Throws: R | ETA: 2027

• Baseball America Grades: Hit: 70 | Power: 60 | Speed: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50 | Overall: 60
• #49 prospect in MLB by Baseball America

Termarr Johnson has a long list of impressive comparisons to baseball greats. MLB Pipeline notes one scout saying he has the “combination of Wade Boggs’ plate discipline and Vladimir Guerrero Sr.’s bat-to-ball skills.” Baseball America notes he is “one of the most advanced pure hitters to come out of high school since perhaps Joe Mauer in 2001.” Last, FanGraphs likens his left-handed swing to Bryce Harper’s.

These lofty comparisons set a high bar, but the consensus is that Johnson’s plus-plus (70) hit tool comes with plus (60) power. Scouts believe he’s an elite contact hitter with the potential for 25-30 home runs at his peak. Johnson also has an infectious personality and passion, making Pittsburgh’s future double-play duo of Oneil Cruz and Termarr Johnson one of the most exciting in recent memory.

Johnson is one of the best top-of-the-class high school prospects the industry has seen in years. He’s a shortstop who probably moves to second base at the next level and is close to physically maxed out, but he’s also one of the most advanced pure hitters to come out of high school since perhaps Joe Mauer in 2001. Johnson manipulates his bat from the left side of the plate like a magic wand, equally capable of turning on mid-90s velocity and showing 60-grade power to the pull or sitting back and slapping a breaking ball or off-speed offering through the 5-6 hole for a softly hit single… Johnson is a long way away—he will still be 18 years old on Opening Day—but his brief pro debut teased his potential as an impact big league hitter for both average and power.

Baseball America

Brooks Lee, SS in Minnesota Twins organization (#BD-153)

Age: 21 | Bats: S | Throws: R | ETA: 2025

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

Brooks Lee is the oldest player in the top tier, having attended Cal Poly after being drafted in the 35th round of the 2019 Draft. (For what it’s worth, he was a top prep player in 2019 and would’ve gone higher if it wasn’t for his desire to play for his father at Cal Poly.) Lee hit .351/.426/.647 while playing shortstop for the Division I Mustangs.

The switch hitter has a contact-focused approach that drives his plus-plus hit tool, but he’s flashed a surprising amount of power that’s average at-worst. Scouts were not optimistic he’d stick at shortstop, and with the Twins re-signing Carlos Correa it appears Lee will slot in nicely at third base. He’s the closest player to the big leagues and carries the lowest risk in the top tier.

Lee is a switch-hitter who has hit everywhere he has played. His lefthanded swing is a work of art. His righthanded swing isn’t as fluid or powerful, but he has the hand-eye coordination to make consistent contact and spray balls around the field. He has elite strike-zone discipline, crushes fastballs and drives pitches in all parts of the zone, projecting as a potential plus-plus hitter.

Baseball America

Jackson Holliday, SS in Baltimore Orioles organization (#BD-168)

Age: 19 | Bats: L | Throws: R | ETA: 2027

• Baseball America Grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Speed: 60 | Field: 60 | Arm: 60 | Overall: 65
• #15 prospect in MLB by Baseball America

Jackson Holliday, son of 7-time All Star Matt Holliday, was the first overall pick in the 2022 Draft. He broke all kinds of records throughout his high school career that culminated with the honor of Baseball America’s High School Player of the Year. Holliday’s smooth lefty swing generates good bat speed, hard contact, and above-average power.

Holliday hit velocity well and showed exceptional plate discipline in his first taste of professional baseball. Four of his five tools grade out as plus, but there’s still time for Holliday to get stronger and develop plus power. Even without it, it’s easy to envision him as an All-Star shortstop.

Holliday’s draft-year improvement only made what could be an elite offensive future even clearer. Defensively, he’s a true shortstop with all the skills and instincts to play the position at a plus level, with a plus arm and plus speed as well… If Holliday ends up being the Orioles’ last high first-round pick in a while, they’ll be glad to have his all-star potential in the organization. He has the talent, mindset and work ethic to get there.

Baseball America

Tier 2: 1st Bowman prospects I’m cautiously optimistic about in 2022 Bowman Draft.

Gavin Cross, OF in Kansas City Royals organization (#BD-6)

Age: 22 | Bats: L | Throws: L | ETA: 2025

• Baseball America Grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Speed: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55 | Overall: 55

• #97 prospect in MLB by Baseball America

The Kansas City Royals selected Gavin Cross with the ninth overall pick in the 2022 Draft. He performed very well in college, hitting for a .340 average with 28 home runs in 124 games with the Virginia Tech Hokies. He separated himself as one of the best college hitters during his time with Team USA’s Collegiate National Team.

Cross’ above average hit and power tools minimize his risk as he’s not banking on the boom-or-bust power that other top prospects are. He’s had consistent success everywhere he’s been, and scouts love his advanced approach at the plate. He crushed Single-A pitchers during his first professional season and is likely to be a quick riser through the White Sox’s system.

Cross stands out for his above-average hit tool, knowledge of the strike zone and above-average power to all fields…. Evaluators see him as a player who can move quickly through the system and in a best-case scenario develop into an above-average regular. He’s on track to be the Royals’ right fielder by the middle of the decade.

Baseball America

Cayden Wallace, 3B in Kansas City Royals organization (#BD-12)

Age: 21 | Bats: R | Throws: R | ETA: 2025

• Baseball America Grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Speed: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 70 | Overall: 50

Right behind Gavin Cross, Cayden Wallace is the No. 2 prospect in the Kansas City Royals organization. In two seasons at Arkansas, Wallace stood out for his rocket of an arm at third base and improved power at the end of the 2022 collegiate season. In 127 games in two seasons as an Arkansas Razorback, Wallace hit .289/.379/.528 with 30 home runs and 31 doubles. Wallace looks to be an above-average hitter who can grow into above-average power.

Wallace may be the regular third baseman the Royals have sought for much of the past decade, assuming Bobby Witt Jr. moves back to his natural shortstop position. Like 2022 first-rounder Gavin Cross, Wallace should move quickly through the system and will likely reach Double-A in 2023.

Baseball America

Jace Jung, 2B in Detroit Tigers organization (#BD-15)

Age: 22 | Bats: L | Throws: R | ETA: 2026

• Baseball America Grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Speed: 40 | Field: 45 | Arm: 50 | Overall: 55

The Detroit Tigers drafted Jace Jung with the 12th overall pick in the 2022 Draft. Jace is the younger brother of Texas Rangers’ third baseman Josh Jung, who was the 8th overall pick in the 2019 Draft.

Jace Jung’s collegiate career at Texas Tech outperformed his brother’s numbers. Jace slashed .328/.468/.647 with 39 home runs in 136 total games with the Red Raiders. He flashed both power and plate discipline, the latter of which he carried over for the Tigers Single-A affiliate in 2022. His hit and power tools are at least above average and both may even be plus tools.

Jung brings an old school approach to the plate in terms of hitting the ball where it’s pitched, and has displayed power to all fields…. With Jung’s combination of high baseball IQ, plate discipline and hitting ability, Jung is expected to be a fast mover. After a successful campaign with West Michigan, Jung could get tested with an aggressive assignment to Double-A Erie in 2023.

Baseball America

Zach Neto, SS in Los Angeles Angels organization (#BD-18)

Age: 22 | Bats: R | Throws: R | ETA: 2024

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

Zach Neto has raked at every level he’s played. His statistics are so gaudy I thought Baseball-Reference had typos. In 100 collegiate games at Campbell, Neto slashed .403/.500/.751 (!!) with 27 home runs and 31 stolen bases. He then played in the Cape Cod summer league, the wood bat league for top college prospects, and didn’t disappoint (.304/.439/.587).

The Angels selected Neto with the No. 13 pick in the 2022 Draft. He played a week in Single-A before the Angels promptly promoted him to Double-A. He continued to put up a high level of production (.320/.382/.492) despite being three years younger than opposing pitchers.

Neto has a chance to be the Angels’ long-term solution at shortstop and has the bat to be an above-average regular even if he moves positions. He could reach Anaheim as soon as 2023.

Baseball America

Kevin Parada, C in New York Mets organization (#BD-47)

Age: 21 | Bats: R | Throws: R | ETA: 2025

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

Despite already have one of the best catching prospects in baseball, Kevin Parada’s bat was too good for the New York Mets to pass up. He was eligible for the 2022 Draft after two seasons at Georgia Tech where he put up a monster sophomore season. In 60 games, Parada hit .361/.453/.709 with 26 home runs and 11 stolen bases. Baseball America’s 55 power grade is lighter than other publications; FanGraphs and MLB Pipeline both give Parada a 60 for power.

Parada’s defense is shaky, with most scouts agreeing he’s a below average defensive catcher right now that may necessitate a move to the outfield in the future. If he can work on his defense, a FanGraphs scout believes he can be a superstar catcher for a long time.

Parada is a disciplined hitter who makes steady, hard contact to all fields. His swing features some pre-pitch movement, but he gets into launch position consistently. When Parada swings, he tends to make contact, and his 10.5% strikeout rate in college was easily the lowest among Division I hitters with at least 25 homers…. The Mets were thrilled to land Parada, a potential first-division catcher, when he fell to the 11th pick. He will begin challenging for MLB at-bats in 2024.

Baseball America

Tier 3: 1st Bowman prospects with a higher risk than the potential reward in 2022 Bowman Draft.

Connor Prielipp, P in Minnesota Twins organization (#BD-8)

Dylan Lesko, SP in San Diego Padres organization (#BD-27)

Ivan Melendez, 1B/3B in Arizona Diamondbacks organization (#BD-29)

Jordan Beck, OF in Colorado Rockies organization (#BD-34)

Mikey Romero, SS in Boston Red Sox organization (#BD-42)

Eric Brown Jr., SS in Milwaukee Brewers organization (#BD-48)

Dalton Rushing, C in Los Angeles Dodgers organization (#BD-84)

Cole Young, SS in Seattle Mariners organization (#BD-112)

Jud Fabian, OF in Baltimore Orioles organization (#BD-114)

Henry Bolte, OF in Oakland Athletics organization (#BD-121)

Sal Stewart, 3B in Cincinnati Reds organization (#BD-122)

Jacob, Misiorowski, SP in Milwaukee Brewers organization (#BD-132)

Jacob Melton, OF in Houston Astros organization (#BD-135)

Gabriel Rincones, OF in Philadelphia Phillies organization (#BD-142)

Owen Murphy, SP in Atlanta Braves organization (#BD-145)

Drew Gilbert, OF in Houston Astros organization (#BD-152)

Dylan Beavers, OF in Baltimore Orioles organization (#BD-160)

Kumar Rocker, SP in Texas Rangers organization (#BD-164)

Jett Williams, OF/SS in New York Mets organization (#BD-190)

Tier 4: 1st Bowman prospects with currently little to no value in the hobby/publicly available data in 2022 Bowman Draft.

William Kempner, P in San Francisco Giants organization (#BD-3)

Adam Mazur, SP in San Diego Padres organization (#BD-4)

Jared McKenzie, OF in Washington Nationals organization (#BD-5)

Dominic Keegan, 1B/C in Tampa Bay Rays organization (#BD-9)

Blake Burkhalter, P in Atlanta Braves organization (#BD-10)

Justin Boyd, OF in Cincinnati Reds organization (#BD-13)

Sonny DiChiara, 1B in Los Angeles Angels organization (#BD-16)

Bryce Hubbart , P in Cincinnati Reds organization (#BD-17)

Brandon Barriera, P in Toronto Blue Jays organization (#BD213)

Drew Thorpe, SP in New York Yankees organization (#BD-25)

Chandler Simpson, SS in Tampa Bay Rays organization (#BD-26)

Tanner Schobel, SS in Minnesota Twins organization (#BD-28)

Carson Palmquist, P in Colorado Rockies organization (#BD-31)

Reggie Crawford, P in San Francisco Giants organization (#BD-33)

Thomas Harrington, SP in Pittsburgh Pirates organization (#BD-37)

Trystan Vrieling, SP in New York Yankees organization (#BD-43)

Hayden Dunhurst, C in Kansas City Royals organization (#BD-44)

Josh Kasevich, 3B/SS in Toronto Blue Jays organization (#BD-45)

Chase DeLauter, OF in Cleveland Guardians organization (#BD-49)

Sean McLain, 2B in Los Angeles Dodgers organization (#BD-50)

Logan Tanner, C in Cincinnati Reds organization (#BD-55)

Noah Schultz, SP in Chicago White Sox organization (#BD-56)

Joe Lampe, OF in Cleveland Guardians organization (#BD-67)

Parker Messick, SP in Cleveland Guardians organization (#BD-71)

Landon Sims, P in Arizona Diamondbacks organization (#BD-72)

Jakob Marsee, OF in San Diego Padres organization (#BD-73)

Nazier Mule, P in Chicago Cubs organization (#BD-77)

Ryan Cermak, OF in Tampa Bay Rays organization (#BD-81)

Robby Snelling, SP in San Diego Padres organization (#BD-82)

Clark Elliott, OF in Oakland Athletics organization (#BD-85)

Karson Milbrandt, SP in Miami Marlins organization (#BD-87)

Cole Phillips, SP in Atlanta Braves organization (#BD-90)

Chase Meidroth, OF/2B in Boston Red Sox organization (#BD-92)

Cooper Hjerpe, SP in St. Louis Cardinals organization (#BD-95)

Anthony Hall, OF in New York Yankees organization (#BD-97)

Steven Zobac, P in Kansas City Royals organization (#BD-101)

Hunter Barco, SP in Pittsburgh Pirates organization (#BD-103)

Ben Joyce, P in Los Angeles Angels organization (#BD-109)

Justin Campbell, SP in Cleveland Guardians organization (#BD-113)

Alex McFarlane, P in Philadelphia Phillies organization (#BD-117)

Troy Melton, P in Detroit Tigers organization (#BD-118)

Henry Williams, SP in San Diego Padres organization (#BD-119)

Michael Knorr, SP in Houston Astros organization (#BD-120)

Brycen Mautz, SP in St. Louis Cardinals organization (#BD-124)

Ignacio Alvarez, 3B in Atlanta Braves organization (#BD-125)

JR Ritchie, SP in Atlanta Braves organization (#BD-126)

Pete Hansen, SP in St. Louis Cardinals organization (#BD-128)

Robert Moore, 2B in Milwaukee Brewers organization (#BD-131)

Ryan Ritter, SS in Colorado Rockies organization (#BD-136)

Andrew Pintar, SS in Arizona Diamondbacks organization (#BD-138)

Kenya Huggins, SP in Cincinnati Reds organization (#BD-140)

Jake Bennett, SP in Washington Nationals organization (#BD-141)

Lamar King Jr., C in San Diego Padres organization (#BD-143)

Gabriel Hughes, SP in Colorado Rockies organization (#BD-151)

Jack Brannigan, P in Pittsburgh Pirates organization (#BD-154)

Tres Gonzalez, OF in Pittsburgh Pirates organization (#BD-157)

Nate Savino, SP in Arizona Diamondbacks organization (#BD-163)

Nick Biddison, OF in Los Angeles Dodgers organization (#BD-165)

Mason Barnett, P in Kansas City Royals organization (#BD-172)

Jackson Cox, SP in Colorado Rockies organization (#BD-174)

Michael Kennedy, SP in Pittsburgh Pirates organization (#BD-176)

Peyton Pallette, SP in Chicago White Sox organization (#BD-177)

Jimmy Crooks III, C in St. Louis Cardinals organization (#BD-178)

Jonathan Cannon, SP in Chicago White Sox organization (#BD-180)

Nate Furman, 2B in Cleveland Guardians organization (#BD-182)

Jordan Sprinkle, SS in Chicago White Sox organization (#BD-183)

Trevor Martin, P in Tampa Bay Rays organization (#BD-184)

Christopher Paciolla, 3B/SS in Chicago Cubs organization (#BD-185)

Walter Ford, SP in Seattle Mariners organization (#BD-187)

Dylan Ray, P in Arizona Diamondbacks organization (#BD-191)

Cade Horton, SP in Chicago Cubs organization (#BD-193)

Alex Freeland, 3B in Los Angeles Dodgers organization (#BD-194)

Jacob Miller, SP in Miami Marlins organization (#BD-195)

Brenner Cox, OF in Washington Nationals organization (#BD-196)

Trey Lipscomb, 3B in Washington Nationals organization (#BD-197)

Cutter Coffey, SS in Boston Red Sox organization (#BD-200)