Paul Skenes Cards to Collect
When Pittsburgh grabbed Paul Skenes with the No. 1 pick in last year’s draft, it knew they were getting a player who could hang with the homies in Cooperstown. The LSU product dazzled at the collegiate level, befuddling batters on his way to winning the Dick Houser Trophy, National Player of the Year, and a National Championship in his final year with the Tigers in 2023. He then carved up Triple-A, continuing to flummox hitters as he posted a 0.99 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 27 1/3 innings. On Saturday, May 11, 2024, the generational talent takes the first time in the MLB when the Pirates meet the Cubs. Let’s check out some of his top Bowman cards in his young career.
Paul Skenes Top Cards
2024 Bowman Baseball Gladiators of the Diamond #GOTD-10 Paul Skenes
Gladiators of the Diamond is a 2024 Bowman Baseball 25-card insert featuring baseball’s top rookies and prospects. Of course, the insert includes Skenes. He’s a can’t-miss prospect with the potential to end his career as one of the game’s greatest hurlers.
2024 Bowman Baseball Bowman Spotlight #BS-1 Paul Skenes Superfractor 1/1
Bowman Spotlight is a 15-card insert featuring a mix of the best prospects and rookies. Leading off is Skenes, the MLB’s No. 1 selection in last year’s draft. The Superfractor in this insert is a 1/1, so the value will be high from the jump. Salute to the lucky collector who lands this bad boy.
2024 Bowman Baseball Bowman Scouts’ Top 100 #BTP-3 Paul Skenes Red Refractor /5
2024 Bowman Baseball boasts a Bowman Scouts’ Top 100 list that ranks the best prospects. Skenes checks in at third behind Baltimore’s Jackson Holliday and Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio. The 2024 Bowman Baseball Bowman Scouts’ Top 100 #BTP-3 Paul Skenes Red Refractor has a print run of only five, making it hard to come by, so here’s another salute to the lucky finders.
2023 Bowman’s Best #SH-18 Paul Skenes Shellacked
Skenes appeared in 2023 Bowmans Best and his Shellacked card is easily one of the coolest. There are several variations of this bad boy that are readily available online along with the version above. Happy Hunting!
2023 Bowman Draft Chrome #BDC-14 Paul Skenes Sparkle Refractor
The 2023 Bowman Draft chrome #BDC-14 Paul Skenes Sparkle Refractors dons the coveted 1st Bowman tag and is a parallel of Skenes’ first Chrome card. Those factors drive up the value. It’s beautiful.
