Hobby Heat in Weekly Auction #168
Start the 2025 Season Strong with Bowman Chrome Rookie Autos
As the 2025 MLB season kicks off, there’s no better way to celebrate than by chasing the future of the game—and its most iconic moments—through Bowman Chrome Rookie Autos.
Long revered as the hobby’s premiere prospect card, Bowman Chrome autos are where hype meets history. For newer collectors, here’s the cheat code: when a young player pops, this is the card that leads the charge. Whether it’s a rising rookie or a household name, the Bowman Chrome auto is often the first place their legend was inked.
In Fanatics Collect Weekly Auction #168, some of the game’s biggest names are on the block, including:
- A blue 2009 Mike Trout /150 and another elusive ‘09 Trout auto
- A golden 2011 Bryce Harper /50 plus additional early Harpers
- The 2013 Aaron Judge autos that foreshadowed a Bronx legacy
- 2017 Ronald Acuña Jr. and Vlad Jr., the faces of a new generation
- 2019 Corbin Carroll Gold /50 and 2020 Bobby Witt Jr. autos
- An Orange /25 2022 Elly De La Cruz, Jasson Chourio Gold /50, and Jackson Holliday Purple /250
- Early 2023 autos from Paul Skenes and a 2024 Orange /25 Jac Caglianone
- Plus, a 2022 Bowman Chrome Druw Jones SuperFractor 1/1 for true high-rollers
Whether you’re building your PC or hunting history, this auction is stacked with chrome heat. Don’t miss the shot to own the cornerstone cards of baseball’s next great era.
Topps Heritage Gives Vintage Vibes to Modern Icons
The release of 2024 Topps Heritage High Number last week reminded collectors why Heritage is such a cornerstone of The Hobby—where timeless design meets modern-day greatness. And now, that same retro-inspired magic is turning up the heat in Fanatics Collect Weekly Auction #168.
This week’s auction lineup is a must-see for Heritage fans and collectors chasing superstar ink. Tucked between high-grade slabs and chrome fire is a run of standout Topps Heritage autos and rookies that bridge baseball’s past and present in the most collectible way possible.
Highlights include a beautiful Ohtani on-card auto, celebrating the two-way icon who continues to redefine the modern era—and a Shohei rookie refractor, capturing the buzz from his early MLB days. You’ll also find a Betts rookie auto, a perfect blend of pop culture cool and Hall of Fame trajectory, and a classic Ronald Acuña Jr. rookie auto, showcasing the swagger of Atlanta’s franchise face.
Whether you’re a longtime Heritage loyalist or just got hooked on this year’s release, this is the perfect moment to dive deeper. These cards offer the same clean aesthetics and bold signatures that have made Heritage a collector favorite for two decades—with the star power to anchor any PC.
The Say Hey Kid Still Shines With 38 Willie Mays Cards
As the 2025 MLB season gets underway, it’s only fitting to look back at one of the greatest to ever step on the field: Willie Mays. Few players have blended power, speed, defense, and charisma like “The Say Hey Kid.” And in Fanatics Collect Weekly Auction #168, collectors have a rare opportunity to own a piece of that unmatched legacy.
This week’s auction features 38 different Willie Mays cards, spanning decades of Topps greatness—from early career icons to high-grade vintage gems.
One standout is an autographed 1959 Topps—a timeless design made even more special with Mays’ signature in bold ink. For collectors chasing hobby grails, there’s a 1952 Topps Willie Mays, one of the most coveted post-war cards. And condition chasers will want to circle the 1973 Topps Mays in PSA 9—only three copies are graded higher.
These aren’t just cards. They’re time machines—snapshots of a career that helped define an era of baseball and continues to inspire collectors today. Whether you’re building a Hall of Fame-themed collection, chasing vintage autos, or simply paying tribute to a true legend, this auction is packed with historic opportunities.
The 2025 season is just beginning—but Willie Mays remains eternal.
