Mookie Betts is in his prime, but already on the Hall of Fame path. Betts was named a starter for the 2023 All-Star Game and is taking part in the home run derby for the first time.
But who is Mookie Betts? And what are his best rookie cards? And what other early Betts cards are worth chasing?
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Mookie Betts is 30 years old and in his 10th big league season. After being drafted by the Red Sox in the 5th round of the 2011 MLB draft by the Boston Red Sox, he broke out in the big leagues and made his big league debut in 2014. Since then, he’s been one of the best players in baseball.
He has been an All-Star six times, won six Gold Glove Awards, and 5 Silver Slugger Awards. He was the 2018 American League MVP in a season he won a batting title and led the Red Sox to a World Championship.
He has five other top-10 MVP finishes in his career. After moving on to the Los Angeles Dodgers, he helped them win the 2020 World Series.
Betts is a dynamic player with can hit, hit for power, run, and play great defense. His great all-around play had led to an impressive total of 60 WAR in his career. That number already ranks 20th all-time among right-fielders in the history of the game.
Of those ahead of him on the list, all but five are in the Hall of Fame, and other others (Dwight Evans, Dwight Smith, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Gary Sheffield, and Bobby Abreu) all have their HOF advocates.
Considering that Betts won’t turn 31 until October, he’s got a lot of good baseball in him and has a great chance to move into “no doubt” Hall of Fame territory with 2-3 more good seasons.
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According to the Trading Card Database (TCDB.com), Mookie Betts has appeared on 10,231 cards in his career. That number will of course continue to climb as more 2023 products hit the shelves.
In this article, we’ll focus on base cards of Betts. If you’re looking for something a bit tougher to find at a higher price point, know that a myriad of parallels, variations, printing plates, and the like are available to chase.
Mookie Betts rookie cards appear in 2014 products. A bit surprising for a 21st-century player, his rookie cards and 1st Bowman card appear in the same season.
This is likely because Betts was a 5th round pick who broke out during the 2013 season. In that way, you might say that Betts snuck up on card companies a bit.
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The 1st Bowman cards are in the 2014 Bowman Prospects and 2014 Bowman Chrome Prospects products. Both have fairly high PSA populations, but not so large as to be oversupplied. It does keep the prices fairly reasonable for the rookie card of a likely future Hall of Famer.
The 2014 Topps Update Betts is the rookie card on the list with the highest PSA population and has a high percentage of PSA 10s, yet it still sells strongly in the $100-115 range.
The card also has a SP version that shows a smiling Betts in the dugout which is a tougher pull. There’s also second Betts card later in the set, a “rookie debut” card. This one sells for slightly less than the earlier card.
2014 Topps Chrome Update offers a chromium version of the update card. Despite a significantly lower PSA population and the premium Chrome finish, it doesn’t sell for much more than the standard version, making it a worthwhile splurge if your budget allows.
The lowest population of Mookie Betts’ mainstream rookie cards is the 2014 Stadium Club card. With a population a fraction of the other rookie cards, but a price tag only slightly higher than some of the more common cards, this is one to consider adding to your collection.
The most expensive of the base Betts rookie cards is the 2014 Topps Heritage. Despite a total PSA population that isn’t small and a high percentage of PSA 10’s, the card does sell for $200-300 in a PSA 10 slab. It’s a great-looking card, so that may feed into the price a bit.
Which one is the right Betts for you? It depends on your situation and what you’re looking for. The 2014 Bowman Prospects is the “best Betts on a budget”. The 2014 Topps Update is probably “the Betts you get if you can only get one”.
The “best Betts to bet on” is the 2014 Stadium Club Mookie Betts, with its low PSA population. If you want the prettiest, and most expensive card, that’s the 2014 Topps Heritage.
| Card | Total PSA Pop | Recent Sale Pop | Recent Sale Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Bowman Prospects Mookie Betts #BP109 | 3,509 | PSA 10 = 1,542 | PSA 10 = $55-85 |
| 2014 Bowman Chrome Prospects Mookie Betts #BCP109 | 5,531 | PSA 10 = 2,206 | PSA 10 = $70-100 |
| 2014 Stadium Club Mookie Betts #140 | 352 | PSA 10 = 103 | PSA 10 = $125-130 |
| 2014 Topps Chrome Update Mookie Betts #US-20 | 1,091 | PSA 10 = 657 | PSA 10 = $100-165 |
| 2014 Topps Heritage Mookie Betts #H558 | 1,372 | PSA 10 = 904 | PSA 10 = $200-300 |
| 2014 Topps Update Mookie Betts #US-26 | 6,884 | PSA 10 = 4,136 | PSA 10 = $100-115 |
If you’re looking for a bit more special (and valuable) rookie year card of Betts, you’ll want to check out the variety of certified autographs available in 2014.
The highest PSA population belongs to the 2014 Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs. The higher population doesn’t keep the price down, and the card sells well for between $1,200-1,400.
Other examples include the 2014 Topps Heritage Real One Autographs, which sells for a premium over the other options, but like the base card is a great looking card.
Some of the other cards are low enough PSA populations that they can be tough to find, and find comps for, in PSA slabs. They may be worth chasing raw if you can’t find a graded copy.
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| Card | Total PSA Pop | Recent Sale Pop | Recent Sale Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs Mookie Betts #BCAP-MB | 372 | PSA 10 = 189 | PSA 10 = $1,200-1,400 |
| 2014 Bowman Platinum Relic Autographs Mookie Betts #AR-MB | 23 | PSA 10 = 6 | NA |
| 2014 Stadium Club Autographs Mookie Betts #SCA-MBE | 34 | PSA 10 = 5 | RAW = $325-375 |
| 2014 Topps Heritage Real One Autographs Mookie Betts #ROA-MB | 122 | PSA 10 = 86 | PSA 10 = $1,500-1,800 |
If you’re a Betts completest or are looking for an early Betts card that’s off the beaten path a bit, there are plenty of options. For example, Betts appeared on several unlicensed Panini Prizm cards in 2013. There are plenty of other options, as well. Let’s explore a few of our favorites.
The 2012 Grandstand Lowell Spinners card marks Betts very first card appearance. The card has a low enough PSA population to be tough to find, but not so much as to be impossible. Betts also appears on minor league cards in 2013 and 2014 from Brandt, Choice, and Grandstand.
While the PSA population is similar, the 2014 Topps Heritage Minor League card of Betts is tough to find. If you can find one, expect to pay north of $500 for a PSA 10 copy.
A much more affordable option is the 2014 Topps Pro Debut, which can be had for around $100 in a PSA 10 slab.
| Card | Total PSA Pop | Recent Sale Pop | Recent Sale Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Grandstand Lowell Spinners Mookie Betts | 71 | PSA 10 = 48 | PSA 10 = $150-200 |
| 2014 Topps Heritage Minor League Mookie Betts #217 | 69 | PSA 10 = 41 | PSA 10 = $600 |
| 2014 Topps Pro Debut Mookie Betts #71 | 267 | PSA 10 = 135 | PSA 10 = $100 |
Mookie Betts is 30 years old and 10 years into a career that has him well on the way to the Hall of Fame. He continues to play at a high level for a perennial contender.
Yet, many of his rookie and early career cards are fairly affordable. Compared to some similarly priced cards of prospects who have not yet cracked the majors, his cards are clearly a solid buy.
Think of them as the “blue chip” stocks of the card world….they may not be as exciting as the latest hot startup, and their gains are likely to be slow and steady. They’re far less likely to leave you holding onto worthless cardboard and broken dreams, though.
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