2019 Panini Contenders Draft Picks Baseball Checklist

2019 Panini Contenders Draft Picks Baseball focuses on the 2019 MLB draft class and top prospects, released October 2, 2019. A 25-card Season Ticket base mixes draftees with legends, and the autograph program runs through Draft Ticket, Prospect Ticket and International Ticket signatures.

What's in the checklist

• Base: 25 Season Ticket cards and 25 variations, with Draft /99, Cracked Ice /23, Diamond /15, Building Blocks /10, Fame /5 and Championship 1/1
• Autographs: RPS Draft Ticket and Variation Autographs, Draft Ticket, Prospect Ticket, International Ticket and Contenders Optic College Ticket Autographs, with Prospect /99 through Championship 1/1
• Inserts and signatures: Game Day Ticket, Legacy, School Colors, plus Legacy, School Colors and Collegiate Connections Signatures

Key prospects

The Season Ticket base opens with Adley Rutschman, the No. 1 pick in 2019, followed by Alek Manoah and Andrew Vaughn, with Frank Thomas and Reggie Jackson included. RPS Draft Ticket Autographs include CJ Abrams and Bryson Stott, and Prospect Ticket Autographs feature Wander Franco, Yordan Alvarez and Nick Madrigal.

Grading considerations

RPS Draft Ticket Autographs and Championship 1/1s are among the cards collectors commonly consider for grading. Check sticker autographs for bubbling or shifting, and inspect the foil areas for scratches. See our grading scale.