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You are here: Home / Sports Card News / Modern Sports Card News / Javier Baez Rookie Cards Appear to Be Solid Long-Term Play

Javier Baez Rookie Cards Appear to Be Solid Long-Term Play

September 25, 2018 By Stephen Laroche

He belted a game-winning home run in his first big league game back in 2014 and since that time, he’s developed into one of baseball’s best players.  There’s no doubt this native of Puerto Rico is a big deal to Cubs fans but Javy Baez rookie cards and pre-rookie issues have also become a hobby favorite.  

Here’s a breakdown of some of his most popular issues and a current list of the hottest auctions on eBay.

Collecting Javier Baez Prospect Cards

Despite his first major issue cards coming out back in 2010, Baez did not get official rookie cards until the 2014 season. The first of them all hit in packs of 2010 Bowman AFLAC, but the certified autograph version of that card did not see the light of day until 2014 Bowman Chrome was released. Limited to 200 copies, it may be his first signed card chronologically, but there were plenty that were on the market beginning in 2011.

The most desirable of the cards issued that year for most folks is the 2011 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospect Autograph and the accompanying color parallels.   Unnumbered versions can still be had for under $200 with the serial numbered versions selling for quite a bit more.

Those looking for an early signature of Javier Baez that may not break the bank can also consider those that came in releases from Leaf Trading Cards and Panini America. They may lack logos, but they do provide a more affordable alternative, especially the 2011 Donruss Elite Extra auto, which is numbered to 565.

Over the next three seasons, Baez cards were added to many releases and some of them featured him alongside other then-promising prospects that have turned into big leaguers like Francisco Lindor, Xander Bogaerts, and Carlos Correa. One issue stands out in particular:  his 2014 Bowman Inception, which offers a great image from the season in which he made his big league debut.

Here Come the Rookie Cards

Topps was able to finally make a fully-licensed rookie card for Javier Baez in his Cubs uniform in 2015 and there are 17 different options on the market for hobbyists to track down.

By the same token, there are six different MLBPA-licensed cards from Panini America which some may consider to be rookie cards as well. While he does have rookie cards in 2015 Bowman and 2015 Bowman Chrome, the values on these cards are quite reasonable since they do not feature his signature. In 2015 Topps Heritage, he shares a multi-player rookie card with Jorge Soler which features the classic 1966 Topps design. He also makes appearances in long-standing brands such as the flagship Topps product, Stadium Club, Topps Chrome, Gypsy Queen, and Allen & Ginter, too.

Among his most popular rookie cards were those issued in 2015 Topps Triple Threads.  Serial numbered with pieces of memorabilia and an autograph, they’re still relatively inexpensive.

Other Options

As for the Javier Baez rookie cards issued by Panini America, there are options for every budget. The easiest to acquire come from brands such as Donruss, Diamond Kings, and Prizm, but there are two high-end cards that are worth consideration. Both have an autograph and a piece of memorabilia and while the one from Panini National Treasures is numbered out of 99, there is also lots of demand for that issued in packs of 2015 Immaculate Collection since only 49 copies were made.

Naturally, there are plenty of parallel versions for most of his rookie cards and nearly different 3,000 cards featuring his likeness have been released to date.

Below is a live list of the current most watched Javy Baez cards on eBay.

2018 Topps Triple Threads Javier Baez auto Jumbo relic # 1/1 2018 Topps Triple Threads Javier Baez auto Jumbo relic # 1/1
2 bids - Price: $102.50 - Watchers: 31
Javier Baez Patch AUTO RPA Jersey Rare Insert Card 2015 Bowman Inception Cubs SP Javier Baez Patch AUTO RPA Jersey Rare Insert Card 2015 Bowman Inception Cubs SP
5 bids - Price: $3.76 - Watchers: 20
2015 Topps Gypsy Queen Mini Auto Javier Baez 8/10 BGS 8.5/10 2015 Topps Gypsy Queen Mini Auto Javier Baez 8/10 BGS 8.5/10
8 bids - Price: $12.50 - Watchers: 12
2017 Topps High Tek Orange Diffractor Javier Baez Signed AUTO 10/25 Cubs 2017 Topps High Tek Orange Diffractor Javier Baez Signed AUTO 10/25 Cubs
17 bids - Price: $21.50 - Watchers: 12
Javier Baez RC AUTO Rare Insert Card BSP-JB 2011 Bowman Sterling Draft Rookie SP Javier Baez RC AUTO Rare Insert Card BSP-JB 2011 Bowman Sterling Draft Rookie SP
2 bids - Price: $1.25 - Watchers: 11
Javier Baez 2015 Bowman Chrome Rookie Refractor Autograph /499 Cubs Sealed Javier Baez 2015 Bowman Chrome Rookie Refractor Autograph /499 Cubs Sealed
14 bids - Price: $16.50 - Watchers: 9
JAVIER BAEZ 2018 Topps Series 1 265 Photo Variation BGS 9.5 JAVIER BAEZ 2018 Topps Series 1 265 Photo Variation BGS 9.5
4 bids - Price: $5.50 - Watchers: 8
2022 Bowman Transcendent VIP Party Javier Baez 1/1 One of One 2022 Bowman Transcendent VIP Party Javier Baez 1/1 One of One
2 bids - Price: $1.25 - Watchers: 8
2011 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospect Auto Javier Baez BGS 9.5/10 2011 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospect Auto Javier Baez BGS 9.5/10
10 bids - Price: $10.50 - Watchers: 7
Javier Baez 2015 Topps Five Star Rookie Auto BGS Raw Card 8.5/10 RC Auto JE4 Javier Baez 2015 Topps Five Star Rookie Auto BGS Raw Card 8.5/10 RC Auto JE4
2 bids - Price: $1.25 - Watchers: 6
2023 Topps World Baseball Classic Global Stars Blue /50 Javier Baez #9 SP + Base 2023 Topps World Baseball Classic Global Stars Blue /50 Javier Baez #9 SP + Base
7 bids - Price: $15.50 - Watchers: 6
2021 Topps Gypsy Queen Jackie Robinson Day Variations Javier Baez 2021 Topps Gypsy Queen Jackie Robinson Day Variations Javier Baez
0 bids - Price: $0.99 - Watchers: 6
Javier Baez 2023 TOPPS SERIES 2 INDEPENDENCE DAY PARALLEL /76 DETROIT TIGERS Javier Baez 2023 TOPPS SERIES 2 INDEPENDENCE DAY PARALLEL /76 DETROIT TIGERS
1 bids - Price: $1.99 - Watchers: 6
Javier Baez 2021 Topps Project70 #198⚾⚾⚾Short Print SP⚾⚾⚾By Solefly⚾⚾⚾PR: 1585 Javier Baez 2021 Topps Project70 #198⚾⚾⚾Short Print SP⚾⚾⚾By Solefly⚾⚾⚾PR: 1585
5 bids - Price: $2.25 - Watchers: 5
74329893 JAVIER BAEZ 2019 Topps Chrome 48 Refractor PSA 10 GEM MINT 74329893 JAVIER BAEZ 2019 Topps Chrome 48 Refractor PSA 10 GEM MINT
9 bids - Price: $11.50 - Watchers: 5
2014 Bowman Sterling Javier Baez Auto Autograph Rookie Signed Card Rc Rare 2014 Bowman Sterling Javier Baez Auto Autograph Rookie Signed Card Rc Rare
3 bids - Price: $5.00 - Watchers: 5
2011 Bowman Draft Chrome Prospects Javier Baez #BDPP6 PSA 10 GEM MT 2011 Bowman Draft Chrome Prospects Javier Baez #BDPP6 PSA 10 GEM MT
3 bids - Price: $2.25 - Watchers: 5
2011 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospect Autographs Refractors #JBA Javier Baez BGS 9.5 2011 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospect Autographs Refractors #JBA Javier Baez BGS 9.5
4 bids - Price: $2.25 - Watchers: 5
2023 Topps Series 1 - Team Logo Patch Relic Card #TLP-JB JAVIER BAEZ 2023 Topps Series 1 - Team Logo Patch Relic Card #TLP-JB JAVIER BAEZ
4 bids - Price: $1.50 - Watchers: 5
2021 Allen & Ginter Chrome Javier Baez Gold Refractor Mini #6/50 Mets 2021 Allen & Ginter Chrome Javier Baez Gold Refractor Mini #6/50 Mets
1 bids - Price: $0.99 - Watchers: 4
2016 DONRUSS BLACK JERSEY KINGS /25 JERSEY RELIC JAVIER BAEZ CUBS 2016 DONRUSS BLACK JERSEY KINGS /25 JERSEY RELIC JAVIER BAEZ CUBS
0 bids - Price: $1.49 - Watchers: 4
2023 Topps Heritage Javier Baez Blue Sparkle Parallel #72 - Tigers 2023 Topps Heritage Javier Baez Blue Sparkle Parallel #72 - Tigers
1 bids - Price: $1.00 - Watchers: 4
Javier Baez 2014 Bowman Inception Prospect Auto RC BSPA-JBA Cubs BW1 Javier Baez 2014 Bowman Inception Prospect Auto RC BSPA-JBA Cubs BW1
6 bids - Price: $11.50 - Watchers: 4
2021 Topps Chrome Gold Refractor /50 Javier Baez #9 Chicago Cubs 2021 Topps Chrome Gold Refractor /50 Javier Baez #9 Chicago Cubs
1 bids - Price: $0.99 - Watchers: 4
2015 Topps #315 Javier Baez Rookie Gem Mint PSA 10 RC Tigers Cubs Rookie RC 2015 Topps #315 Javier Baez Rookie Gem Mint PSA 10 RC Tigers Cubs Rookie RC
0 bids - Price: $0.99 - Watchers: 4
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About Stephen Laroche

There aren't many things Stephen Laroche hasn't done in the hobby since the 1980s--from designing sets for a card company to editing hobby magazines-- but writing is his primary passion.

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