Episode 18: 2025 Bowman Preview | Special Guest Aram Leighton, Co-Founder of Just Baseball

In this episode of the SportsCard CEO, hosts Matt Hamm, Bubba Wilson, and Eric Mandelkern discuss the latest trends in the sports card market, focusing on the upcoming 2025 Bowman release. They share personal updates, market insights, and strategies for buying and selling cards. Special guest Aram Leighton, Co-Founder of Just Baseball, joins the conversation to provide expert analysis on top prospects and the impact of player performance on card values. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding market dynamics and making informed decisions in the hobby.Chapters00:00 Introductions03:01 Personal Updates and Market Insights06:07 Transition to Special Guest Announcement09:06 Joining the Just Baseball Network12:08 Discussion on 2025 Bowman Release14:57 Prospect Rankings and Market Predictions22:44 The Value of Hype in the Hobby24:51 Market Perceptions of College Players28:42 The Impact of Team Performance on Player Value33:17 The Disconnect Between Performance and Card Value39:33 Identifying Hidden Gems in the Market49:01 The Value of Cards in the Hobby51:30 Strategies for Buying and Selling Cards52:55 Timing and Market Trends in Card Collecting55:02 Identifying Sleepers and Prospects01:00:29 Top Arms and Pitching Prospects01:02:50 Product Strategy and Buying Approaches01:05:19 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects