Bowman has long been the destination for prospect collectors, and the 2024 lineup delivered unforgettable debuts. This year’s 1st Bowman cards showcased a new generation of rising stars, and a select few have already cemented their place in hobby history. With collectors chasing potential greatness, these players stood out as the year’s must-haves. Let’s dive into the future legends that defined 2024 Bowman.
Top 1st Bowman Cards of 2024
2024 Bowman Chrome® Draft Baseball #BDC-1 Travis Bazzana 1st Bowman
player info
• first australian born player to be drafted no. 1 in the mlb draft
• 2023 cape cod league player of the year
• no. 1 pick in 2024 mlb draft
Set info
• 200-card base set
what they’re saying
• “He’ll kind of speak into existence what he’s going to do and actually go do it. It’s interesting to see a guy with that much self awareness and capability in himself…” – oregon state teammate aiden may
2024 Bowman Chrome® Prospects #BCP23 Dylan Crews 1st Bowman
player info
• no. 2 pick in the 2023 mlb draft
• made mlb debut on aug. 26, 2024
• became second nationals player with a leadoff home run as his first career hr when he homered against the yankees on august 28, 2024
set info
• chrome prospects boasts 100 cards
what they’re saying
• “He’s got this kind of inner energy that he brings, you know, every day, and it’s fun to watch.” – Nationals manager dave martinez
2023-24 Bowman U Chrome® Basketball #49 Angel Reese 1st Bowman
player info
• 2023 ncaa tournament champion
• 2024 sec player of the year
• 2024 pro basketball all-star
set info
• 100-card base set
what they’re saying
• “I think most of us that were the talent scouts know that [offensive rebounding] is a translatable skill and that she would come in the league doing that every single day, and she has.” – Minnesota Pro basketball head coach Cheryl Reeve
2023-24 Bowman U Chrome® Basketball #95 Bronny James 1st Bowman
player info
• no. 55 pick in the 2024 draft
• first player in league history to share the court with his father
• attended usc for college
set info
• 100-card base set
what they’re saying
• “I am very high on him as a basketball player and I said this at his press conference I said he is kinda like our first player that we get to mold and help develop.” – los angeles head coach jj redick
2024 Bowman U Chrome® Football #63 DJ Lagway 1st Bowman
player info
• 2023 gatorade player of the year
• compiled a 6-1 record in his first season at florida
• set university of florida record for passing yards in a game by a freshman
set info
• 200-card base set
what they’re saying
• “He’s a completely different person and player than he was when he first arrived. He’s got a really good knowledge of our system.” – florida head coach billy napier
