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Prospecting is the practice of collecting / investing in prospect baseball cards. The aim is to buy into players while they are still relatively unknown and then sell the cards when prices go up as they progress through the farm system and make their Big League debuts.

2003 Bowman Chrome Baseball

2003 Bowman Chrome Baseball

Although not quite the blockbuster as the two previous years, 2003 Bowman Chrome Baseball is still another strong option for rookie card collectors. Key cards include autographs of Hanley Ramirez, Brian McCann and Kevin Youkilis.

2004 Bowman Chrome Baseball

2004 Bowman Chrome Baseball

Although not the greatest checklist in the history of the brand, 2004 Bowman Chrome Baseball still boasts the highly desirable autographed Felix Hernandez rookie card. The release also has the refractors parallels collectors expect.

2005 Bowman Chrome Baseball

2005 Bowman Chrome Baseball

Justin Verlander and Matt Kemp autographs highlight the deep 2005 Bowman Chrome Baseball rookie checklist. The set also introduced the hobby to Bowman Chrome Superfractors, which have become the top rookie one-of-one cards.

2012 Bowman Baseball Cards

2012 Bowman Baseball Cards

Other than a few cosmetic changes, 2012 Bowman Baseball sticks with what’s made it one of the most popular brands in the hobby. Once again collectors can expect rookies and prospects galore and a ton of parallels and refractors to chase. Bowman Black autographs debut.