Alec Bohm Rookie Card Market Guide

Alec Bohm has already made the record books by hitting the 1,000th home run in World Series history. Plus, during his debut season, the talented third baseman was runner-up for National League Rookie of the Year and has since distinguished himself with a .276 career batting average.

Who Is Alec Bohm?

After a breakout college baseball career with the Wichita State Shockers (where he had a .317 batting average and 126 RBIs), Bohm was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2018 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut on August 13, 2020, and in his first at-bat, he hit a double in an 11–4 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Ten days later, he hit his first MLB home run in a 5–4 win against the Atlanta Braves. At the end of the season (which was shortened by COVID-19), he tied for Rookie of the Year, recording a .338 batting average, four home runs, 23 RBIs and 24 scoring runs.

During the 2021 season, Bohm struggled with his fielding and was temporarily sent back to the minors for remedial work. He returned a month later and finished the season with a .247 batting average, seven home runs and 47 RBIs.

In 2022, Bohm’s powerhouse batting helped bring the Phillies to the World Series. During Game Three, he achieved an MLB milestone, hitting the 1,000th World Series home run in the second inning against Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. The Astros went on to win the Series in Game Six. He continued his stellar start to his early MLB career in 2023, being an integral part of Philly’s 2023 NLCS run before losing to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Are Alec Bohm Rookie Cards Valuable?

Alec Bohm is guaranteed a place in the history books for hitting the 1,000th World Series home run. Thanks to a stellar rookie season with a popular team, he continues to have a large fan base, and several of his rookie cards are currently trending for four figures.

Investment Potential for Alec Bohm Rookie Cards*

While Bohm’s second season was problematic, his performance improved in 2022. If he continues to fulfill his rookie promise, his early cards should continue to trend at healthy prices, especially if he helps bring the Phillies to another World Series.

Top Alec Bohm Rookie Cards

Here’s how Alec Bohm rookie cards are trending on two popular value tracking sites, PriceGuide.Cards and SportsCardsPro. These sites are updated regularly, so prices may change at any time. In addition, many of these cards were produced in multiple parallels. Here are some of the most popular Alec Bohm rookie cards:

2021 Topps Series 1 Gold Cup #277 Alec Bohm – Clear ($2,450)

The Topps 2021 Series 1 baseball set celebrates the company’s 70th anniversary, and each of the 330 cards bears a special foil hallmark with a “70” above the Topps logo. Included in the set is this Bohm rookie card, which shows an in-game shot of the slugger at bat, framed in a silver border with red and blue striping. The “70” foil hallmark is at the upper right, and the “Topps All-Star Rookie” gold cup logo is at the middle left. While there are several versions of this card, the Clear parallel has been tracked for the highest price.

SportsCardsPro shows the base card version in Ungraded condition trending at $1, Grade 7 at $2, Grade 8 at $2.50 and Grade 9 at $3. Grade 9.5 trends at $12, and Gem Mint 10 at $12 as well. While the base card is extremely affordable, SportsCardsPro tracks a sale of the Clear parallel in Ungraded condition at $2,450.

At PriceGuide.Cards, Ungraded base examples trend at an average price of $13 and a top price of $995. Graded trends at an average price of $18 and a top price of $170 (grades unspecified).

2018 Bowman Draft Chrome Draft Picks Autographs #CDA-AB Alec Bohm ($1,999)

This early draft card shows a game image of Bohm in fielding position, sporting a pair of reflective sunglasses on his cap. It’s framed in a simple white and silver striped border and features an autograph at the bottom and the “1st Bowman” logo at the top right.

At PriceGuide.Cards, Ungraded trends at an average price of $70 and a top price of $693. Graded trends at an average price of $178 and a top price of $1,999 (grades unspecified).

SportsCardsPro shows Ungraded trending at $110, Grade 8 at $57 and Grade 9 at $63. Grade 9.5 trends at $79, and Gem Mint 10at $81.

2021 Panini Flawless Rookie Patch Autographs #27 Alec Bohm – #'d/25 ($330)

This premium card shows an action image of Bohm fielding the ball, flanked by a large, embedded patch with a bold signature below and the classy “Flawless” logo at the top.

At PriceGuide.Cards, Ungraded trends at an average price of $142 and a top price of $330. Graded trends at an average price of $91 and a top price of $103 (grades unspecified).

2021 Topps Series 1 SSP #277 Alec Bohm ($322)

A variant of the base Topps #277 rookie card, this fan favorite shows a likable image of Bohm sitting on the bench and grinning as he watches his fellow Phillies teammates. The horizontal card is framed in a simple white border with blue striping and features the “70 Topps” hallmark at the top left and the “RC” logo at the lower right.

SportsCardsPro shows Ungraded trending at $51, Grade 8 at $74 and Grade 9 at $79. Grade 9.5 trends at $160, and Gem Mint at $322.

2021 Panini Contenders Rookie Ticket Optic Autograph #137 Alec Bohm – Gold Vinyl #’d/1($260)

Contenders Rookie Ticket cards are always popular in every sport. The series contains multiple parallels of the insert with varying print runs, with the Gold Vinyl parallel being the rarest of the bunch since it’s a one-of-one gem. This collector favorite shows an image of Bohm at bat, with the “Rookie Ticket” caption and autograph below on a faux ticket design.

At PriceGuide.Cards, the price tracking site registers a sale of the card in Ungraded condition for $260.

2021 Panini Prizm #140 Alec Bohm – Purple Shimmer ($100)

This classic card shows an image of Bohm posed in a batting stance, showcased in a multi-colored frame and graphics, with a shimmering effect. The “RC” logo is at the upper left.

SportsCardsPro shows the base version of this popular Prizm card in Ungraded condition trending at $1, Grade 8 at $6 and Grade 9 at $10. Grade 9.5 trends at $23, and Gem Mint at $34. For the Purple Shimmer parallel, Ungraded trends at $100.

At PriceGuide.Cards, Ungraded base cards trends at an average price of $2 and a top price of $5. For Neon Orange, Ungraded trends at an average price of $10 and a top price of $25. Graded trends at $17.50 (grades unspecified).

2021 Bowman #2 Alec Bohm – Gold ($31)

This vibrant card shows a fantastic action shot of Bohm running toward a base, showcased in a blue and red frame against a simple white border. Considering how great the photo is, this card continues to trend at bargain prices.

SportsCardsPro shows Ungraded base cards trending at $1, Grade 8 at $6 and Grade 9 at $11. Grade 9.5 trends at $13, and Gem Mint at $13. For the Neon Green parallel, Ungraded trends at $4.50, Grade 8 at $6.50 and Grade 9 at $16. Grade 9.5 trends at $21, and Gem Mint at $22. For Gold, Ungraded trends at $26 and Gem Mint 10 trends at $31.

At PriceGuide.Cards, for Sky Blue, Ungraded trends at an average price of $9 and a top price of $22.50. For Purple, Ungraded trends at an average price of $9 and a top price of $10.

2021 Topps Series 2 1986 35^th Anniversary Relics #86BR-AB Alec Bohm ($15)

The Topps Series 2 1986 set pays homage to the classic 1986 Topps Baseball set, which is still a favorite among collectors. Fans of retro cards will enjoy seeing the big, bold “Phillies” caption, the great action shot of Bohm following through from a hit and the clean, uncluttered black, white and red border. To cap it all off, there’s an embedded game-used patch at the lower right and a shining silver foil “1986-2021 35th Anniversary” logo at the top right.

At PriceGuide.Cards, Ungraded trends at an average price of $8 and a top price of $15. For the Black Parallel, Ungraded trends at an average price of $8 and a top price of $12.50.

Where Can I Find Alec Bohm Rookie Cards?

You can find Alec Bohm rookie cards at sports card shows, sports memorabilia stores and specialty auctions. These auction sites always have a wide variety of sports collectibles for sale:

• Heritage Auctions
• eBay
• Robert Edward Auctions
• SCP Auctions
• Christie’s
• Sotheby’s
• Goldin
• Lelands
• Memory Lane
• EBTH
• PWCC
• Invaluable

Sports card shows are another great source for Alec Bohm rookie cards. To find out if a show is coming to your area, you can check newspaper listings, social media sites and collectors' forums.

How Are Alec Bohm Rookie Cards Graded?

Certified appraisers use a universal grading system that rates sports cards from Ungraded to Pristine 10. Here’s how it works:

Pristine 10: No visible condition or production flaws. Even under 10x magnification, these cards rate Perfect 10 scores across all four grading criteria: centers, edges, corners and surfaces.

Gem Mint 10: These cards score a Perfect 10 in three out of the four grading criteria, with a single tiny flaw.

Grade 9.5: Almost Gem Mint, but with a minor issue.

Grade 9: Almost Mint, but with a few minor issues.

Grades 8 and below: These cards have a variety of visible production flaws or condition issues and are graded and valued accordingly. It’s important to know, however, that cards with these grades can still be quite valuable, especially if they’re rare and popular with collectors.

Raw: Just removed from its original box or package.

Ungraded: Never been graded.

Three primary factors determine the value of a sports card: condition, rarity and collector demand. Rarity and condition can be easily determined through universally recognized grading criteria. Collector demand, however, is unpredictable and depends upon a variety of factors, all of them having to do with popularity.

If athletes lose their performance edge, retire, or otherwise fade from view, their card values may suffer significantly. However, a successful comeback, whether it’s in sports or another performance venue, may cause an athlete’s cards to catapult in value. Auction bidding wars and record prices, which are much more prevalent these days thanks to online auctions, can cause prices to spike as well.

Given the unpredictability of values, if you’re collecting as a hobby, it’s always advisable to concentrate on the cards you really like and aim for examples in the best condition you can afford.

Should I Get My Cards Graded?

Professional grading can certify the originality of your cards, so their authenticity will never be questioned. Plus, grading gives your cards a quality score that’s recognized throughout the industry.

When cards are graded, an expert appraiser examines each one for originality and condition, looking carefully for any wear or manufacturing flaws. Once the card is graded, its information is entered into an international database that is kept as a permanent record.

Sports cards that have been graded often sell for higher prices, and in many cases, they can be easier to trade or sell. Whether you decide to keep, trade, sell or donate your cards, you can take pride in the fact that the quality of your collection has been officially recognized, certified, and recorded for posterity. For further information on CGC Cards’ 10-point Grading Scale and to find out more about our industry-leading services, visit CGCcards.com.

*Any mention of "investment potential" is for entertainment only and should not be construed as investment advice. The Certified Collectibles Group does not provide investment advice and is not liable for any buy, sell or trade decisions made by any parties.