Good stuff guys! Love these episodes! Long term...can you imagine if Ohtani finishes his career as a pure DH, power hitter (kinda what he is at the moment), lasts till he is 40yrs old and ends in the 500HR club, 3 MVPs, and pitched!? This to me is why I am flipping AND holding some of his more rare cards. To reach the 500HR club, I need to see a player get to 250 HRs by 30 yrs old. Ohtani is just a tick behind that - which is crazy given he debuted at age 23. If season were to end today it would Ohtani and Witt for me. Judge is having an amazing season but what Witt is doing is just unbelievable. Witt plays in KC but he has a massive collector base and is VERY likeable and marketable. For the hobby that goes a long way
Chris here - I've stopped doubting Ohtani. Injuries and Covid definitelyy hurt his counting stats but I see no reason he can't DH into his late 30's and compile some nice big, round numbers
Scott: “What rookie do you guys like?” Ty: “Stadium Club” Chris: “SP is good, but have you guys seen the SSP?” Phil: “Bowman is best, check out the color of that signature” Scott: “Billy Butler” Clockwork 😂
Ohtani doesn’t play a position sure, but ketel marte doesn’t run the bases nearly as good or steal like Ohtani does. Not a complete wash but pretty dam close in my mind. Ohtani doing this while rehabbing a UCL adds to how impressive this is too.
Great video again gents. Yes, nice to see Vladdie swinging good again. MVP just to early with everyone playing like they are. Whoever stays healthy (Jeff do say anything 😂) and can keep the ball moving wins. Check at the end of this month
Thanks for watching! Yeah, Vlad seems like he turned a corner. He's still only 25 so plenty of time to develop as a hitter. Maybe were finally seeing it!
Soto never gets hyped from PSA and others like Witt Jr, Ohtani, Judge, Trout, etc.....The numbers do not lie...I think I would rather have Soto's numbers at age 25 than most of these guys....
Chris here - no argument at all. Soto started young and has stayed healthy. He's got a shot at some insanely high career stats. If he feels undervalued or underappreciated, take advantage. Personally, I think a lot of collectors are waiting to see if he stays with the Yankees. Seems obvious, but it hasn't happened yet. So it's not a done deal by any means. A long career in pinstripes is more valuable than a 4th team in 5 years.
Chris here - agreed, although Witt doesn't have a Juan Soto in the lineup with him. Judge's gaudy offensive numbers will be too tough to ignore. Unless he gets injured
If Ohtani wins it, I hope he at least bats .300 and has less than 150 strikeouts. I know the NL has a weak MVP field this year, but with the exception of the stolen bases, he hasn’t been doing anything exceptional. He’s been very good, but it doesn’t feel like an MVP season. Add that with the fact that he’s only hitting makes his resume lacking. But then again, someone has to win it. Reminds me of Brandon Webb’s Cy Young year.
Chris here - You're right that nobody has been mindblowing this year. No 40/70 and nobody doing what Judge is doing. But Ohtani's WAR number for a straight DH is extremely impressive. I do wonder if voters will want to reward a position player instead. We shall see. Ohtani is due a hot streak soon that could make all the talk moot. I'ld love to see him challenge for triple crown!
I think the best Bobby Witt photo on a card is his Topps Rookie Debut where he just signed a ball and is throwing it to a fan with the sharpie in his hand🔥🔥🔥
Idk when this episode was recorded but that fact y’all are saying if Arizona gets hot they’ve been the hottest team in baseball and cut the divison lead from the dodgers like 3 games during last week 😂
Chris here - hes been battling some kind of stress reaction in his femur. No idea exactly what caused it what's going on. But sounds like theyre hoping hes back in September. Maybe just in time for a playoff push!
I think another thing that hurts Witt Jr. is the card design itself in 2022 is weak!! If you put the same images of him on 2024 or even 2019 design they would look way better, but the 2022 base topps design wasn't impressive at all...(for the record I think this hurts J-rod cards also!!)
Chris here - good call! 2021-22 Flagship designs weren't great. Not at all. 2018 was such a perfect storm of a huge rookie class and great design. The whole Topps Chrome debacle didnt help their cards either. Confusion isnt a good thing.
……. 🤔. Wasn’t Ohtani part of the betting scandal EARLIER THIS YEAR? But that’s all been swept under the rug or it was his translator ✅. And it’s ridiculous now a days what is considered for a MVP = more like to do with Vegas odds unfortunately 🍻
Chris here - there was a pretty lengthy investigation and his interpreter is going to prison for a long time. NO evidence Ohtani was involved. I know some people will never believe he was the victim, but that's what the evidence says.
If the dbacks get hot? They have won like 11 series in a row and just whooped the phillies. You guys paying attention? Marte is also a gold glove defender.
Judge and Ohtani the only guys worth buying.. Ohtani as the new Ruth, and Judge as the true HR king and possibly the best righty hitter ever
Good stuff guys! Love these episodes! Long term...can you imagine if Ohtani finishes his career as a pure DH, power hitter (kinda what he is at the moment), lasts till he is 40yrs old and ends in the 500HR club, 3 MVPs, and pitched!? This to me is why I am flipping AND holding some of his more rare cards. To reach the 500HR club, I need to see a player get to 250 HRs by 30 yrs old. Ohtani is just a tick behind that - which is crazy given he debuted at age 23. If season were to end today it would Ohtani and Witt for me. Judge is having an amazing season but what Witt is doing is just unbelievable. Witt plays in KC but he has a massive collector base and is VERY likeable and marketable. For the hobby that goes a long way
Chris here - I've stopped doubting Ohtani. Injuries and Covid definitelyy hurt his counting stats but I see no reason he can't DH into his late 30's and compile some nice big, round numbers
@@SpitballinCards exactly. 400hr club even...plus his popularity and uniqueness will keep him very relevant
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Scott: “What rookie do you guys like?”
Ty: “Stadium Club”
Chris: “SP is good, but have you guys seen the SSP?”
Phil: “Bowman is best, check out the color of that signature”
Scott: “Billy Butler”
Clockwork 😂
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Exactly
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Judge gets Soto hitting in front of him and Stanton behind him........Witt Jr UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!
@@rorycalhoun1126 Witt is incredible!
@@ApostleOfMercy That draft is a monster!
Ohtani doesn’t play a position sure, but ketel marte doesn’t run the bases nearly as good or steal like Ohtani does. Not a complete wash but pretty dam close in my mind. Ohtani doing this while rehabbing a UCL adds to how impressive this is too.
Chris here - Ohtani is just amazing. I think were all out of words to describe him!
Great points!
Been waiting for 3 years for Guerreo to kickass!!!
Chris here - join the club!! I feel like we've all been waiting and begging him to take a step forward and we're finally there!
Bobby Witt’s mullet isn’t getting the attention it deserves
@@dsphillips16 that’s fair! It deserves our FULL attention!
+1 Bobby Mullet variation sp
Great video again gents. Yes, nice to see Vladdie swinging good again.
MVP just to early with everyone playing like they are. Whoever stays healthy (Jeff do say anything 😂) and can keep the ball moving wins. Check at the end of this month
Thanks for watching! Yeah, Vlad seems like he turned a corner. He's still only 25 so plenty of time to develop as a hitter. Maybe were finally seeing it!
Jeff here: not saying anything!
Soto never gets hyped from PSA and others like Witt Jr, Ohtani, Judge, Trout, etc.....The numbers do not lie...I think I would rather have Soto's numbers at age 25 than most of these guys....
Chris here - no argument at all. Soto started young and has stayed healthy. He's got a shot at some insanely high career stats. If he feels undervalued or underappreciated, take advantage. Personally, I think a lot of collectors are waiting to see if he stays with the Yankees. Seems obvious, but it hasn't happened yet. So it's not a done deal by any means. A long career in pinstripes is more valuable than a 4th team in 5 years.
Ketel Marte forever known as the TacoFractor Sweepstakes Winner!
Haha that’s right!
@@timsfgiantsmem9382 yes!
@@ApostleOfMercyugh 🤢
Plenty of other bad tips too
his most expensive card ever sold…by far!
Marte also won tacos for all of America. Legend.
The Judge/Witt MVP race is closer than I thought it was going to be but, I think Judge still has the slight edge.
Jeff here: agree, but nice to see a late season race!
Chris here - agreed, although Witt doesn't have a Juan Soto in the lineup with him. Judge's gaudy offensive numbers will be too tough to ignore. Unless he gets injured
Not even Close....Judge....all the way...
@@jimmason2080 for now...
Marte is one of the most underrated players in baseball
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Came from Seattle, gained 30 plus lbs in AZ. Became a completely different player.
He's been a little like Harper with up and down seasons. Just needs a couple big seasons IN A ROW to get the attention he deserves.
@@ApostleOfMercy This is very true. Stats don't simply equate to hobby value. 95% of people would rather buy Ohtani regardless of Marte's WAR.
If Ohtani wins it, I hope he at least bats .300 and has less than 150 strikeouts. I know the NL has a weak MVP field this year, but with the exception of the stolen bases, he hasn’t been doing anything exceptional. He’s been very good, but it doesn’t feel like an MVP season. Add that with the fact that he’s only hitting makes his resume lacking. But then again, someone has to win it. Reminds me of Brandon Webb’s Cy Young year.
Chris here - You're right that nobody has been mindblowing this year. No 40/70 and nobody doing what Judge is doing. But Ohtani's WAR number for a straight DH is extremely impressive. I do wonder if voters will want to reward a position player instead. We shall see. Ohtani is due a hot streak soon that could make all the talk moot. I'ld love to see him challenge for triple crown!
I think the best Bobby Witt photo on a card is his Topps Rookie Debut where he just signed a ball and is throwing it to a fan with the sharpie in his hand🔥🔥🔥
Chris here - I like that image too! His 2023 Topps Golden Mirror SSP is kind of simlar. He's signing a newspaper. I love that one too!
@@SpitballinCards
I’ll have to check that one out
Idk when this episode was recorded but that fact y’all are saying if Arizona gets hot they’ve been the hottest team in baseball and cut the divison lead from the dodgers like 3 games during last week 😂
8/5 but we were still a little behind on AZ
What has happened to Tatis Jr? Nobody talking about him or completely forgotten.
He’s been hurt for months lol
Chris here - hes been battling some kind of stress reaction in his femur. No idea exactly what caused it what's going on. But sounds like theyre hoping hes back in September. Maybe just in time for a playoff push!
Bobby Witt has a throwback rookie of him sliding in high number I believe
Throwback variations outside of 2019 have always been approx 15 cards. They increased the throwbacks to about 35 in 2024
@@nunzi83 appreciate knowledge like this being shared!
Thanks for the info! Of course they are more now, sadly....
Bobby Witt's 2022 Topps Chrome Sapphire is short printed and a completely different image than any other card. I have gold /50 and it's incredible.
@@gcheath19 yes! Chris here - he and Julio are in both sapphire and sapphire update. The base sapphire images are cool - No flagship counterparts.
Marte 🚀🚀🚀
@@emocards99 to the moon!
I think another thing that hurts Witt Jr. is the card design itself in 2022 is weak!! If you put the same images of him on 2024 or even 2019 design they would look way better, but the 2022 base topps design wasn't impressive at all...(for the record I think this hurts J-rod cards also!!)
Jeff here: that’s an excellent point I hadn’t considered. Thanks for posting!
Chris here - good call! 2021-22 Flagship designs weren't great. Not at all. 2018 was such a perfect storm of a huge rookie class and great design.
The whole Topps Chrome debacle didnt help their cards either. Confusion isnt a good thing.
Ohtani is the 🐐 of baseball
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Hard to argue this! Just wait until he starts pitching again!
Good stuff fellows. I'm ready for the Vlad knee injury to happen this week now btw. 22:03. 'pride month variant'
Chris here - No Injury talk!!!! He's going to be fine forever!!!
Don't jinx him!
Triple crown will NEVER be antiquated!
@@SreyAun-sd1eb 💯💯💯
Jeff here: I think you’re right!
……. 🤔. Wasn’t Ohtani part of the betting scandal EARLIER THIS YEAR? But that’s all been swept under the rug or it was his translator ✅.
And it’s ridiculous now a days what is considered for a MVP = more like to do with Vegas odds unfortunately 🍻
Chris here - there was a pretty lengthy investigation and his interpreter is going to prison for a long time. NO evidence Ohtani was involved. I know some people will never believe he was the victim, but that's what the evidence says.
the home run derby champ Teo is carrying the dodgers probably more than Ohtani
Both have been great!
Chris here - Teoscar is playing defense, which helps but Ohtani is slugging 100 points higher!
Yeah that stadium club Vladdy is awful 😂
Chris here - its a card collectors seem to love or hate. No in between!
The disrespect to Ozuna, he’s playing MVP baseball. Basically carrying the Braves.
If the dbacks get hot? They have won like 11 series in a row and just whooped the phillies. You guys paying attention? Marte is also a gold glove defender.
@@codyscards6698 AZ is the top wild Card team! Chris here - as a Braves fan, I’m well aware of how well they’re playing! Too well!
Man give them a break it’s the frkn dbacks come on 😂
beam team bobby witt jr rookie card. thats a cool card
Chris here - yes! Very cool card and has a perfect spot for the autos as well.
@@SpitballinCards just gotta get ahold of him.
@@cardsncrypto5819 Or pony up the cash for the on card auto!!