2022 Topps Bowman 1st Edition Baseball Checklist

2022 Topps Bowman 1st Edition is an early-release version of the 2022 Bowman prospect checklist, released March 16, 2022. Its 150 Paper Prospects First Edition cards come with a paired foil and non-foil parallel rainbow, and the release adds a Prospector's Special Die-Cut insert and two small autograph sets.

What's in the checklist

• Paper Prospects First Edition: 150 cards (BPPF) with Sky Blue, Blue /150, Yellow /75, Gold /50, Orange /25, Black /10, Red /5 and Rainbow 1/1 parallels, each in foil and non-foil versions
• Prospector's Special Die-Cut: 5 cards (CPDF codes)
• Autographs: 13 Chrome Prospect Autographs and 13 Autographs First Edition

Key prospects

The paper checklist includes Spencer Torkelson, the No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft, along with CJ Abrams, Marco Luciano, Brett Baty, Jhonkensy Noel, Kahlil Watson and Curtis Mead. The die-cuts feature Kahlil Watson, George Valera, Colson Montgomery, Aeverson Arteaga and James Wood, and James Wood also appears in the Chrome Prospect Autographs.

Grading considerations

Low-numbered Red and Rainbow foil parallels and the James Wood autograph are among the cards collectors commonly consider for grading. Paper Bowman stock is prone to soft corners and off-center cuts, foil parallels can scratch, and the Prospector's Special die-cuts have fragile edges. See our pricing.