Druw Jones ~ “An” Chip off the Old Block?

[cardsin47]

He’s 18 and the #1 ranked Amateur Prospect in 2022. I’m liking what I see and read - how about you?

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[TimBuckTwo]

Right up there with Jacob Finnian !

[ThoseBackPages]

Nice! Finally a new RC that we can look forward to that isnt in 2021 BBest

[ATLSevarb]

Seems legit.

I don’t think opposing teams will be too eager with the “overrated” chants going forward (google if you haven’t seen it).

[TrickyNick]

Seems legit.

I don’t think opposing teams will be too eager with the “overrated” chants going forward (google if you haven’t seen it).

For some reason the chant gets hard to hear at the end...

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

Yeah, but I’m pretty sure he’s headed to the O’s…

:(

Besides that though, I’m a fan.

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

Nice! Finally a new RC that we can look forward to that isnt in 2021 BBest

C’mon, now, I know you have your bit you need to stick to… but there’s a lot of young exciting players who will debut in 2022 who weren’t in BB ‘21: Nolan Gorman, CJ Abrams, and Riley Greene to name a few!

[JRX]

My new strategy is just to invest in 2nd generation players lol

[hermanotarjeta]

I love the internet - "the best prospect since Bryce Harper".

If true, the hype would be monstrous.

Could make people forget about Acuna/Soto/Ohtani/Tatis/Fatty/Wander/LouBoB.

[JRX]

I love the internet - "the best prospect since Bryce Harper".

If true, the hype would be monstrous.

Could make people forget about Acuna/Soto/Ohtani/Tatis/Fatty/Wander/LouBoB.

Did any of the players you list come up through the US? There haven't been that many domestic prospects at the hs and college level since Bryant and before him Harper.

[rms13]

I just watched some of his highlights. The first thing that stood out is he’s in high school and he slow jogs every HR, points at the sky rounding the bases and has to stop a few feet from the plate to take off his helmet and walk across the plate. So he already has the MLB showboating down. But he does look great. The track record for sons of good to great MLB players has been pretty strong lately.

[cbeauch87]

2022 Bowman Draft could be killer. Lots of high-end hitters, including a few high schoolers! Druw Jones, Tremarr Johnson and Elijah Green are the big three. 11 of the top 12 prospects according to MLB.com are hitters, so hopefully 2022 Bowman Draft isn't as pitcher heavy as 2021.

[JRX]

2022 Bowman Draft could be killer. Lots of high-end hitters, including a few high schoolers! Druw Jones, Tremarr Johnson and Elijah Green are the big three. 11 of the top 12 prospects according to MLB.com are hitters, so hopefully 2022 Bowman Draft isn't as pitcher heavy as 2021.

They will most certainly hold someone over for 2023 Bowman.

[hermanotarjeta]

Did any of the players you list come up through the US? There haven't been that many domestic prospects at the hs and college level since Bryant and before him Harper.

True.

I was just referring to the hobby dollar shift to the next "sure thing".

Feels like the next generational talent (20 years) is popping up every 2-3 years nowadays.

[HOFAutoRookies]

Absolute stud with room to grow

[Bhenry4]

Yeah, but I’m pretty sure he’s headed to the O’s…

:(

Besides that though, I’m a fan.

I'm pretty sure that he's not. A lot more goes into a team drafting a kid than what a prospect list says. Now, he could, I suppose. It's far from the O's current MO, and I'm sure that someone will say "ha, I told you so!"

But, most likely that he won't, and I won't even remember that I said this.

If I had to guess right now it's going to be either Lee or DeLauter going #1.

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

I'm pretty sure that he's not. A lot more goes into a team drafting a kid than what a prospect list says. Now, he could, I suppose. It's far from the O's current MO, and I'm sure that someone will say "ha, I told you so!"

But, most likely that he won't, and I won't even remember that I said this.

If I had to guess right now it's going to be either Lee or DeLauter going #1.

So where do you think Jones falls to? I don’t follow the MLB draft too closely. Any chance he falls to #6?

[Peties Army]

Seen alot of this kids AB on line.

He is so smooth and looks like he isn’t working hard cause he is so much better then everyone else.


I like top of draft this year.

[Bhenry4]

So where do you think Jones falls to? I don’t follow the MLB draft too closely. Any chance he falls to #6?

MLB draft is impossible to predict really, especially this far out. Yes, I'd think that's a possibility, but I'd think he goes top 5. He doesn't seem like a kid that the O's or the Pirates would take. Signability and bonus demands can take a kid from top 5 all the way outta the first round.

I like him more than I like Elijah Green, just because of the swing.

[thenwhatjk]

C’mon, now, I know you have your bit you need to stick to… but there’s a lot of young exciting players who will debut in 2022 who weren’t in BB ‘21: Nolan Gorman, CJ Abrams, and Riley Greene to name a few!

No one better at sticking to a bit

[JRX]

The draft order is Bal, Ari, Tex, Pitt, Was, Mia, Cubs

I could see Tex maybe getting him since they do seem to actually care. I'm sure his Dad will steer him away from Bal, but who knows. No way all of the top guys fall below Was and the Cubs.

[Juanny Chico]

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[MiamiMarlinsFan]

The draft order is Bal, Ari, Tex, Pitt, Was, Mia, Cubs

I could see Tex maybe getting him since they do seem to actually care. I'm sure his Dad will steer him away from Bal, but who knows. No way all of the top guys fall below Was and the Cubs.

He probably won’t make it to the Marlins, but I can day dream for a few more days…

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

Honest question: is Scott Boras his agent? Is asking for an above slot contract?

[cardsin47]

Yeah, but I’m pretty sure he’s headed to the O’s…

:(

Besides that though, I’m a fan.

Since I’m in Bawlamer- I’ll take it :coffee:

[JRX]

Honest question: is Scott Boras his agent? Is asking for an above slot contract?

If he's smart, yes to both. His dad grossed 128m so its not like he's unaware of the monetary side of the sport.

[PejaD]

O's will probably just take whomever among Druw, Elijah and Termarr will take the lowest signing bonus.

Surprised DeLauter is mentioned as a potential top pick. He hasn't looked that great against some of the tougher competition this season

[msucollector4]

He looks like a stud; has to find his way to the ATL at some point!

[cardsin47]

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He’s getting a lot of attention recently —- just not here on BO for some reason?


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[MiamiMarlinsFan]

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He’s getting a lot of attention recently —- just not here on BO for some reason?


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I’m guessing because of a lack of cards. I’m sure he’ll be a big name here soon though. The O’s would be silly not to draft him.

[JRX]

I yearn for the days before clickbait headlines.

[VandyCards]

O's will probably just take whomever among Druw, Elijah and Termarr will take the lowest signing bonus.

Surprised DeLauter is mentioned as a potential top pick. He hasn't looked that great against some of the tougher competition this season


Premiums HS bats typically don’t take below slot deals.

Chase D might. Or Jung or Lee.


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[rwperu34]

Yeah, but I’m pretty sure he’s headed to the O’s…

:(

Besides that though, I’m a fan.

The D'backs really screwed the pooch on this one. Tanked the whole season, losing 110 games only to come from 4-1 down in the 8th in the final game of the season to lose the #1 overall pick.

Hopefully the O's cheap out.

[VandyCards]

The D'backs really screwed the pooch on this one. Tanked the whole season, losing 110 games only to come from 4-1 down in the 8th in the final game of the season to lose the #1 overall pick.

Hopefully the O's cheap out.


Hopefully Druw sees the light and decides to follow through on his Vanderbilt commitment, along with Lesko, Barriera, Schultz, and the rest of the PG All Americans in the class.


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[MiamiMarlinsFan]

The D'backs really screwed the pooch on this one. Tanked the whole season, losing 110 games only to come from 4-1 down in the 8th in the final game of the season to lose the #1 overall pick.

Hopefully the O's cheap out.

Yeah, but it seems like the best player doesn’t always go #1 in MLB drafts. Signability is big factor, so maybe the DBacks get him anyways, if they’re willing to pony up the cash.

[rwperu34]

Yeah, but it seems like the best player doesn’t always go #1 in MLB drafts. Signability is big factor, so maybe the DBacks get him anyways, if they’re willing to pony up the cash.

Yep. If the O's cheap out it can be argued that the D'backs got the best player two years in a row.

[cardsin47]

Now you guys have heard of him :coffee:

[callou2131]

I'm pretty sure that he's not. A lot more goes into a team drafting a kid than what a prospect list says. Now, he could, I suppose. It's far from the O's current MO, and I'm sure that someone will say "ha, I told you so!"

But, most likely that he won't, and I won't even remember that I said this.

If I had to guess right now it's going to be either Lee or DeLauter going #1.

Time to remember it

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

The D'backs really screwed the pooch on this one. Tanked the whole season, losing 110 games only to come from 4-1 down in the 8th in the final game of the season to lose the #1 overall pick.

Hopefully the O's cheap out.

DBacks got their man. Good for them.

[cardsin47]

$250,000 bounty being offered for the 2023 Bowman Superfractor if pulled and presented in the next 30 dsys / $1 million if you wait until he makes the HOF ( if ….. )

[premium1981]

$250,000 bounty being offered for the 2023 Bowman Superfractor if pulled and presented in the next 30 dsys / $1 million if you wait until he makes the HOF ( if ….. )

What a horrible deal. Take the $250k now and over the course of 25 years at an average return of 10% a year, it would be worth approximately $2.5 million. They need to up that bounty.:)!

[Grave252]

I wouldn't be able to take the money fast enough, as the actual card will never be worth anything close to 250K.

[JeremyNick]

What a horrible deal. Take the $250k now and over the course of 25 years at an average return of 10% a year, it would be worth approximately $2.5 million. They need to up that bounty.:)!

Or they are hoping someone takes it and the makes the HOF it’s like worth more than the $1mil so they don’t have to ever pay out.

[awz50]

$250,000 bounty being offered for the 2023 Bowman Superfractor if pulled and presented in the next 30 dsys / $1 million if you wait until he makes the HOF ( if ….. )

What a deal...lol

[SupermanBrandon]

The card companies and their major partners have found that bounties help them sell a crap ton more product apparently.


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[Boo]

The card companies and their major partners have found that bounties help them sell a crap ton more product apparently.


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Of course, that's the only reason for it. Plus it's only the first 30 days it is out, meaning it's at whatever price they want to price it = high as hell. They work the odds and know the chance of it being pulled and turned in.

[JRX]

Of course, that's the only reason for it. Plus it's only the first 30 days it is out, meaning it's at whatever price they want to price it = high as hell. They work the odds and know the chance of it being pulled and turned in.Wouldnt they know exactly where it is? I'm sure they know if it's in hobby vs retail and what case. They could even hold it out of circulation.

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[MiamiMarlinsFan]

Wouldnt they know exactly where it is? I'm sure they know if it's in hobby vs retail and what case. They could even hold it out of circulation.

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They would rather someone find, and claim the $250k bounty. “Free” publicity and they can turn around and send the card to Goldin to get a large chunk of their money back and more free publicity. They’re thinking Big Picture, not just about the exact value of the Jones card.

[CxL]

Most of the time with bounties like this the prize is actually covered by an insurance company. They pay the company X amount and display the odds of X happening then the insurance company theoretically takes that bet and if it hits pay it out on their behalf. Very similar to how draftkings does their 1 billion dollar perfect line up challenge every year. They probably pay a company $50 million or so to wager that and considering nobody has ever picked the perfect line up in any contest ever, I would say it is a good bet lol.

[JRX]

They would rather someone find, and claim the $250k bounty. “Free” publicity and they can turn around and send the card to Goldin to get a large chunk of their money back and more free publicity. They’re thinking Big Picture, not just about the exact value of the Jones card.But why not announce the bounty, get people to buy it all up, then send the card out into retail somewhere. Just too many opportunities for everyone involved to manipulate this.

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[CxL]

But why not announce the bounty, get people to buy it all up, then send the card out into retail somewhere. Just too many opportunities for everyone involved to manipulate this.

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Pretty sure super autos are hobby/jumbo only

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

But why not announce the bounty, get people to buy it all up, then send the card out into retail somewhere. Just too many opportunities for everyone involved to manipulate this.

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They want it to be found. This will help future releases and bounties.

[JRX]

Could these bounties in some way cause legal issues with respect to gambling? My understanding is that one of the reasons breaks don't fall into that is there is no intrinsic value of the cards, but once someone says something is worth 250k it becomes like a lottery.

[CxL]

Could these bounties in some way cause legal issues with respect to gambling? My understanding is that one of the reasons breaks don't fall into that is there is no intrinsic value of the cards, but once someone says something is worth 250k it becomes like a lottery.

All it takes is somebody to say it isn't worth anything. It has to be pegged to a value to be a gambling win.

[JRX]

All it takes is somebody to say it isn't worth anything. It has to be pegged to a value to be a gambling win.

Well its a 250k guaranteed payment, is it not? How is it not a lottery then?

[vwnut13]

Every time I see this thread I think "Oh my god, did he drag his girlfriend down the stairs!?"

[cardsin47]

Every time I see this thread I think "Oh my god, did he drag his girlfriend down the stairs!?"


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[fabiani12333]

What a horrible deal. Take the $250k now and over the course of 25 years at an average return of 10% a year, it would be worth approximately $2.5 million. They need to up that bounty.:)!

I think the bounties are meant to establish a minimum value: The $250,000 encourages buyers to chase the card now, and the $1 million encourages people to value the card as an investment long term.

[KhalDrogo]

Not much talk about him this year. Finished the season well. Looks like BCAs are down 50-75% from their spring peaks. Ouch.

[Jolten Joe]

Not much to talk about he missed the majority of the season. Hopefully he can stay healthy next year and show wht he's capable of. I have a stack of Sapphire and Bowman Chrome 1st PSA 10's that are hoping so also.

[JRX]

He really needs to come out on fire next year. Will be 20, only 29 games in A ball with 26% k rate. On the plus side, walk rate was pretty high, but very small sample overall.

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[SupermanBrandon]

Doesn't help the narrative/visuals when Druw hardly played and Jackson jumped thru what seemed like 800 different minor leagues this single season. :cry:

[hermanotarjeta]

Not much talk about him this year. Finished the season well. Looks like BCAs are down 50-75% from their spring peaks. Ouch.

Accordingly, 2023 bowman wax is down about 20% as well.

Breakers are no longer breaking it anywhere near the volume upon release.

[ThoseBackPages]

good pedigree. i have a PSA 9 of his 1st BC insert Blue Refractor, i am not worried.

but i should probably look into what his PSA 9 Sapphires are going for