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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 59 MIN

Episode 28, S2: Emerging Stars in the MLB | Player Performance and Market Value in Sports Cards

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This episode delivers a high-level breakdown of the current baseball landscape and its direct impact on the sports card market. The CEO’s dive into emerging prospects, shifting market trends, and the value dynamics surrounding stars like Yordan Alvarez, Elly De La Cruz, and Mike Trout.From prospecting strategies to timing the market, the hosts share how they evaluate talent, capitalize on hype cycles, and navigate an ever-evolving hobby—giving collectors the edge to think and operate like true CEOs of their portfolios.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Roundtable Kickoff05:54 Business Success in Sports Cards11:11 Diving into MLB and Player Performances16:51 Spotlight on Emerging Players22:09 Elly De La Cruz and Market Trends36:34 Emerging Talents: Kevin McGonigle40:26 Mike Trout: The Comeback Story45:00 The Value of Timing in Card Investments47:45 The Future of Baseball: Rising Stars55:47 Prospect Rankings and Predictions____________________________________________________________________Visit our website: https://thesportscardceo.com/Email us your questions! [email protected] and Subscribe to the pod!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sports-card-ceo-podcast/id1793644263Spotify: http: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TVcjeAz2nG0BswCNSR9ZY?si=4177b30b6f264b61Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesportscardceoX: https://x.com/SportscardCeohttps://www.instagram.com/hamhousesportshttps://www.instagram.com/thebowmanfarmerhttps://www.instagram.com/kernscardsSubscribe to our other YouTube channels!Just Baseball: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballMediaThe Call Up: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCallUpPodJust Baseball Originals: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballOriginalsJust Gridiron Fans: https://www.youtube.com/@JustGridironFans #baseball #sportscards #collectables

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