Top Anthony Rendon Prospect Cards
As one of several stars for the Washington Nationals, Anthony Rendon cards have seen interest from collectors over the years. He has yet to reach the superstar level on the field or in the card world, but as his play nears an All-Star level, some fans are looking back at the key options.
Taken with the sixth pick in the 2011 draft, Rendon entered pro ball following a prestigious time in college where he earned several awards and honors. Out of high school, he was actually drafted by the Braves, but the infielder opted to head to Rice University instead.
Rendon has plenty of cards from 2010, 2011 and 2012, but they're not rookie cards, which came in 2013 sets. Rather, they're prospect inserts or minor league cards. But that doesn't mean they're not worthy of your collection. Far from it. There are several Anthony Rendon prospect cards worth chasing, some of which have as much demand, if not more so, as his rookie cards.
Top Anthony Rendon Prospect Cards
2010 Topps USA Baseball Anthony Rendon #USA44
Another in a long line of top prospects who have roots with the stars and stripes, the first major Anthony Rendon baseball card hails from the 2010 Topps USA Baseball box set. The clean-looking card remains extremely affordable.
2011 Donruss Elite Extra Edition Prospect Anthony Rendon #P2 Autograph #/653
Donruss Elite Extra Edition has long been popular with prospectors, even during the years that it hasn't had an MLB license. Numbered to a reasonable 653, the 2011 Donruss Elite Extra Edition Anthony Rendon autograph isn't too terribly rare. In true Elite Extra Edition fashion, die-cut parallels add to the chase.
2011 Leaf Metal Draft Anthony Rendon #AU-AR1 Autograph
The 2011 Leaf Metal Draft Anthony Rendon autograph features a straightforward chromium design. The signature is on-card, popping on the metallic surface. Besides the unnumbered base version, the card has a rainbow of numbered parallels.
2011 Leaf Valiant Anthony Rendon #VA-AR1 Autograph
Colorful and regal, 2011 Leaf Valiant Baseball features a design familiar to the late-90s Crusades inserts. The on-card autograph is a running theme throughout Rendon's 2011 cards. The busy look is a direct contrast from the infielder's Leaf Metal Draft card. Collectors have the option of an unnumbered base version or several serial numbered parallels.
2011 Panini Limited Draft Hits Signatures Anthony Rendon #2 #/199
After landing its MLBPA license, Panini delivered plenty of prospect content in its first products. The 2011 Panini Limited Draft Hits Signatures Anthony Rendon is somewhat rare at 199 copies. It's one of the few Anthony Rendon cards showing the young star with his glove instead of his bat.
2011 Playoff Contenders Rookie Ticket Autographs Anthony Rendon #RT10
The Contenders brand has long been popular with rookie card collectors, particularly in football, where the Rookie Ticket theme is one of the most distinct in the hobby. 2011 Playoff Contenders Baseball brought the Rookie Ticket name but not the design. So while not as distinct as its gridiron counterparts, it's still tough to ignore the fact that it's a reasonably priced early autograph.
2011 Playoff Prime Cuts Draft Pick Signatures Anthony Rendon #AR #/249
The 2011 Playoff Prime Cuts Draft Pick Signatures Anthony Rendon is heavy on the design but not much of the card front is dedicated to a picture. A small portion of the top corner has a black and white headshot and that's it. While the picture is small, there is plenty of room for the signature.
2012 Bowman Chrome Prospect Anthony Rendon #BCP88
If the autographed version of the card is out of your price range, the basic 2012 Bowman Chrome Prospect Anthony Rendon is a low-risk option. His first MLB card (along with a base Bowman version that was part of the same release), it may not carry official rookie card status, but it'll be treated similarly over time. While the base version should remain very affordable, there are several numbered Refractor parallels that provide more of a chase and garner higher values.
2012 Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs Anthony Rendon #BCP88
When it comes to Anthony Rendon prospect cards, for many, the 2012 Bowman Chrome autograph is the premier option. The card is his first autograph in a Nationals uniform. The Bowman Chrome brand power also helps propel the card on the secondary market.
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