2023-24 Bowman Baseball Checklist and Reviews

William Mathis

December 3, 2024

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2023-24 Bowman Baseball Checklist and Reviews

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The 2023 Bowman Baseball release continues Bowman's tradition of spotlighting emerging talent alongside established MLB stars. With a comprehensive base set, an array of parallels, and sought-after autographs, this set caters to both prospect enthusiasts and veteran collectors.

Release Date: April 26, 2023

Configuration:

Hobby Box: 24 packs per box, 10 cards per pack
Hobby Jumbo Box: 12 packs per box, 32 cards per pack
Blaster Box: 6 packs per box, 12 cards per pack

Base Set:

Veterans and Rookies: 100 cards featuring current MLB players and top rookies.
Prospects: 150 cards highlighting up-and-coming talents, each designated with a "1st Bowman" logo for their debut Bowman card.

Parallels: Bowman offers a rich spectrum of parallels, each varying in rarity and visual appeal:

Paper Parallels:
- Sky Blue: Numbered to 499
- Neon Green: Numbered to 399
- Fuchsia: Numbered to 299
- Purple: Numbered to 250
- Blue: Numbered to 150
- Green: Numbered to 99
- Yellow: Numbered to 75
- Gold: Numbered to 50
- Orange: Numbered to 25
- Red: Numbered to 5
- Platinum: 1/1
- Printing Plates: 1/1 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
Chrome Parallels:
- Refractors: Numbered to 499
- Speckle Refractors: Numbered to 299
- Purple Refractors: Numbered to 250
- Blue Refractors: Numbered to 150
- Green Refractors: Numbered to 99
- Gold Refractors: Numbered to 50
- Orange Refractors: Numbered to 25
- Red Refractors: Numbered to 5
- Superfractors: 1/1
- Printing Plates: 1/1 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

Inserts: The set features a variety of inserts, each with its own theme and design:

Bowman Scouts' Top 100: Ranking the top 100 prospects with insights from Bowman's scouting team.
Modern Prospects: Showcasing the game's future stars.
Sights on September: Highlighting players poised for late-season MLB call-ups.
Bowman Invicta: Featuring top prospects on thicker card stock with a premium finish.

Autographs: Autographed cards are a cornerstone of the Bowman brand, with several tiers available:

Chrome Prospect Autographs: On-card signatures from top prospects, accompanied by a range of Refractor parallels.
Dual Bowman Prospect Autographs: Featuring signatures from two prospects, limited to 25 copies.
Bowman Ultimate Autograph Book Card: A booklet card showcasing autographs from 24 players, a true collector's item.

Notable Prospects: The 2023 Bowman set introduces several highly anticipated prospects making their Bowman debut:

Druw Jones (Arizona Diamondbacks): A promising outfielder with a strong pedigree.
Justin Crawford (Philadelphia Phillies): An athletic outfielder with impressive speed.
Cam Collier (Cincinnati Reds): A talented infielder with a powerful bat.

Review: The 2023 Bowman Baseball set continues to uphold its reputation as the premier destination for prospect collectors. The combination of a robust base set, extensive parallel options, and a diverse autograph checklist offers collectors a comprehensive and engaging experience. The inclusion of top-tier prospects, many making their Bowman debut, adds significant value and excitement. However, the vast array of parallels and inserts can be overwhelming for some collectors, and the chase for specific cards may require substantial investment.

Pros:

Extensive checklist featuring top prospects and current MLB stars.
High-quality card designs with a variety of parallels.
On-card autographs from emerging talents.

Cons:

The abundance of parallels can make set completion challenging.
High demand for top prospects may lead to inflated secondary market prices.

Overall, the 2023 Bowman Baseball set remains a must-have for collectors focused on the future stars of baseball, offering a rich and rewarding collecting experience.

Checklist:

Base (#1-100)

BASE CARDS
100-card Base Set of current stars and rookies and 150 Prospect cards.
Base Set Paper & Paper Prospect Parallels
Sky Blue Border Parallel - #’d to 499
Neon Green Border Parallel - #’d to 399
Fuchsia Border Parallel - #’d to 299
Purple Border Parallel - #’d to 250
Purple Pattern Parallel - #’d to 199
Pink Border Parallel - #’d to 175
Blue Border Parallel - #’d to 150
Blue Pattern Parallel - #’d to 125
Yellow Border Parallel - #’d to 75
Gold Border Parallel - #’d to 50
Orange Border Parallel - #’d to 25 Hobby Exclusive!
Hobby Exclusive!Black Pattern Parallel - #’d to 15
Red Border Parallel - #’d to 5
Platinum Border - #’d 1-of-1
Printing Plates - #’d 1-of-1
Chrome Prospect

BASE CARDS
100-card Base Set of current stars and rookies and 150 Prospect cards.
Hobby Exclusive!
Chrome Prospect Cards
Mini-Diamond Refractor Parallel – 1:24 Packs
Lunar Glow Parallel – 1:12 Packs
Refractor Parallel – #’d to 499
Lava Refractor Parallel – #’d to 399
Speckle Refractor Parallel - #’d to 299
Purple Refractor Parallel - #’d to 250
Purple RayWave Refractor Parallel - #’d to 250
Fuchsia Refractor Parallel - #’d to 199
Fuchsia Lunar Refractor Parallel - #’d to 199
Blue Refractor Parallel - #’d to 150
Blue Shimmer Refractor Parallel - #’d to 150
Hobby Exclusive!Blue RayWave Refractor Parallel - #’d to 150
Aqua Lunar Refractor Parallel - #’d to 125
Aqua Shimmer Refractor Parallel - #’d to 125
Green Grass Refractor Parallel - #’d to 99
Yellow Refractor Parallel - #’d to 75
Yellow Lunar Refractor Parallel - #’d to 75
Gold Refractor Parallel - #’d to 50
Gold Shimmer Refractor Parallel - #’d to 50
Orange Refractor Parallel - #’d to 25 Hobby Exclusive!
Orange Shimmer Refractor Parallel - #’d to 25 Hobby Exclusive!
Black Refractor Parallel - #’d to 10 NEW!NEW!
Rose Gold Refractor Parallel - #’d to 10
Rose Gold Mini-Diamond Refractor Parallel - #’d to 10
Red Refractor Parallel - #’d to 5
Red Lava Refractor Parallel - #’d to 5
SuperFractor Parallel - #’d 1-of-1
Printing Plates - #’d 1-of-1
Rising Infernos – (1:24 Packs) NEW!
Mini-Diamond Refractor Parallel - #’d to 150
Aqua Refractor Parallel - #’d to 125
Gold Refractor Parallel - #’d to 50
Chrome Prospects – Prospector’s Special Variation - #’d to 49 Hobby Exclusive!
1955 Bowman Anime NEW!
Get ready to witness players bursting out of the iconic 1955 Bowman TV!
Gold Refractor Parallel - #’d to 50
Orange Refractor Parallel - #’d to 25 Hobby Exclusive!
Red Refractor Parallel - #’d to 5
SuperFractor Parallel - #’d 1-of-1
Bowman Scout’s Top-100 – (1:4 Packs)
Mini-Diamond Refractor Parallel - #’d to 150
Aqua Refractor Parallel - #’d to 125
Gold Refractor Parallel - #’d to 50
Orange Refractor Parallel - #’d to 25 Hobby Exclusive!
Red Refractor Parallel - #’d to 5
SuperFractor Parallel - #’d 1-of-1
Bowman A.I.– (1:6 Packs) NEW!
Mini-Diamond Refractor Parallel - #’d to 150
Aqua Refractor Parallel - #’d to 125
Gold Refractor Parallel - #’d to 50
Orange Refractor Parallel - #’d to 25 Hobby Exclusive!
Red Refractor Parallel - #’d to 5
SuperFractor Parallel - #’d 1-of-1
Rising Infernos

INSERT CARDS
Look for an assortment of all-new variation themes and collectible insert sets!
Base Set Gold Retrofractor - #’d to 50 NEW!
Orange Refractor Parallel - #’d to 25 Hobby Exclusive!
Red Refractor Parallel - #’d to 5
SuperFractor Parallel - #’d 1-of-1
Orange Refractor Parallel - #’d to 25 Hobby Exclusive!
Red Refractor Parallel - #’d to 5
SuperFractor Parallel - #’d 1-of-1
ROY Favorites – (1:8 Packs)
Mini-Diamond Refractor Parallel - #’d to 150
Aqua Refractor Parallel - #’d to 125
Gold Refractor Parallel - #’d to 50
Orange Refractor Parallel - #’d to 25 Hobby Exclusive!
Red Refractor Parallel - #’d to 5
SuperFractor Parallel - #’d 1-of-1
Prospect Power-Up – (1:8 Packs) NEW!
Mini-Diamond Refractor Parallel - #’d to 150
Aqua Refractor Parallel - #’d to 125
Gold Refractor Parallel - #’d to 50
Orange Refractor Parallel - #’d to 25 Hobby Exclusive!
Red Refractor Parallel - #’d to 5
SuperFractor Parallel - #’d 1-of-1

Bowman Spotlights
Mini-Diamond Refractor Parallel - #’d to 150
Aqua Refractor Parallel - #’d to 125
Gold Refractor Parallel - #’d to 50
Orange Refractor Parallel - #’d to 25 Hobby Exclusive!
Red Refractor Parallel - #’d to 5
SuperFractor Parallel - #’d 1-of-1
Gladiators of the Diamond
Mini-Diamond Refractor Parallel - #’d to 150
Gold Refractor Parallel - #’d to 50
Orange Refractor Parallel - #’d to 25 Hobby Exclusive!
Red Refractor Parallel - #’d to 5
SuperFractor Parallel - #’d 1-of-1
Origin of Greatness - #’d to 10

INSERT CARDS
ROY Favorites – Aqua Refractor Parallel
Printing Plates - #’d 1-fo-1
Chrome Rookie Autograph
Refractor Parallel - #’d to 499
Blue Refractor Parallel - #’d to 150
Mini-Diamond Refractor - #’d to 100
Yellow Refractor Parallel - #’d to 75
Gold Refractor Parallel - #’d to 50
Orange Refractor Parallel - #’d to 25 Hobby Exclusive!
Red Refractor Parallel - #’d to 5
SuperFractor Parallel - #’d 1-of-1
Printing Plates - #’d 1-fo-1
Rising Infernos Autographs - #’d to 99 NEW!
Orange Refractor - #’d to 25
Chrome Prospect Autograph

AUTOGRAPHS
Chrome Prospect Autograph
Refractor Parallel - #’d to 499
Speckle Refractor Parallel - #’d to 299
Purple Refractor Parallel - #’d to 250
Blue Refractor Parallel - #’d to 150
Blue Lunar Refractor Parallel - #’d to 150
Mini-Diamond Refractor - #’d to 100
Yellow Refractor Parallel - #’d to 75
Green Grass Refractor Parallel - #’d to 99
Gold Refractor Parallel - #’d to 50
Gold Shimmer Refractor Parallel - #’d to 50
Orange Refractor Parallel - #’d to 25 Hobby Exclusive!
Orange Shimmer Refractor - #’d to 25 Hobby Exclusive!
Red Refractor Parallel - #’d to 5
Red Lava Refractor Parallel - #’d to 5
SuperFractor Parallel - #’d 1-of-1
Red Refractor - #’d to 5
SuperFractor - #’d 1-of-1
Prospects Power-Up Autograph Variation – Varied #ing NEW!
SuperFractor - #’d 1-of-1
ROY Favorites Autographs - #’d to 150
Gold Refractor - #’d to 50

AUTOGRAPHS
Bowman Scout’s Top-100 Autographs – #’d to 99
Gold Refractor - #’d to 50 Red
Refractor - #’d to 5 SuperFractor
- #’d 1-of-1
Gladiators of the Diamond Autographs – #’d to 99
Gold Refractor - #’d to 50
Orange Refractor - #’d to 25 Hobby Exclusive!
Red Refractor - #’d to 5
SuperFractor - #’d 1-of-1
Orange Refractor - #’d to 25 Hobby Exclusive!
Red Refractor - #’d to 5
SuperFractor - #’d 1-of-1
Dual Bowman Prospects Autographs - #’d to 25
SuperFractor - #’d 1-of-1
2024 Bowman Ultimate Autograph Book Card - #’d to
10 All-American Game Autographs – Varied #ing
Bowman Buyback Autographs – Varied #ing
Chrome Prospect Autograph
PEARL REFRACTOR PACKS
Find ultra-rare 4-card Pearl Refractor Packs randomly
dropping in boxes of 2024 Bowman Baseball.
Chrome Prospects – Pearl Refractor Parallel – 4 per Pack Chrome
Prospect Autographs – Pearl Refractor Parallel – #’d
to 10