It took a little while (probably longer than it should have), but the first 2011 Bowman Chrome USA 18U Superfractor auto entered and exited the market. It turned out to be one of the players with the most upside, both hobby-wise and potential, in the entire set.
I really thought it would sell for more, given the prices of the other parallels. Whoever ended up snagging it got a pretty solid deal.
Watch out for Walker Weickel. Already standing at 6’6 205lbs, he’s about as projectable as a pitcher comes from the right side. Touching 94 at this point can only mean scout salivate over his potential as he fills out down the road.
It’s no secret that Trevor Bauer of UCLA is our favorite USA player. We not only love to watch him mow down hitters, but he also is extremely intriguing with his preparation and routine. People always point out pitchers and their quirky ways, and Bauer is no exception. In fact, he might lead the pack in the “WTF” department, but it clearly leads to success. How it translates to a Major League organization is soon to be seen, and he’s quickly climbing the draft boards (potentially top 3 overall).
After his career-high start last night vs. Stanford, Trevor Bauer is on pace to completely demolish his Strikeout title from 2009. His line so far, a little over halfway through the regular season….(Click the stat picture to enlarge)
If you were interested in hearing from the man himself about getting to UCLA, leaving High School early, and his outlook on baseball, we were able to find archived video from the LA Times. Take note of the unorthodox training methods and his insane focus on honing his craft.
Check out some of the great Trevor Bauer cards on the eBay market. They are still relatively affordable, especially looking at his UCLA counterpart’s prices, Gerrit Cole. Buy them now before they skyrocket at College World Series and draft time.
Did you ever wonder what it’s like to be representing your country as a 16-year-old top prospect? USA Baseball put out a great video short featuring the daily life of the 16U team.
Follow them as they prepared and played their way to a gold medal this summer. This “Day In The Life” video is an awesome look at how these kids balance baseball, school, and being a teenager.
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