The 2025 MLB Draft is officially in the books, and baseball cards for the top selections are already making waves.
According to Rich Mueller from SportsCollectorsDaily.com, collectors don’t need to wait for these new pro baseball players to debut. There’s cardboard available right now for them, creating an exciting opportunity for early investors and passionate fans. It’s fascinating how quickly cards for this year’s draft class have gained traction.
Mueller noted that top overall pick, Eli Willits, had 300 of his cards sold on eBay within just 12 hours of the draft. That’s the kind of immediate market response that signals something special is brewing.
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Baseball Cards for the Top 10 MLB Draft Selections
Here’s the rundown of where collectors can find cards for all but one of the top 10 selections, courtesy of Mueller:
Eli Willits (SS, Nationals – #1): Available in 2025 Panini USA Stars & Stripes with autos and relics. At just 17, he’s the youngest No. 1 pick in MLB Draft history, making his early cards potentially historic.
Tyler Bremner (RHP, Angels – #2): Found in 2025 Stars & Stripes, 2024 Leaf Metal, Vivid, and Onyx products. His surprise selection at second overall could make his rookie cards sleeper hits.
Kade Anderson (LHP, Mariners – #3): Available through ONIT’s LSU collegiate product line. He’s a lefty hurler with a great changeup, which is typically good news when it comes to MLB career longevity.
Ethan Holliday (SS, Rockies – #4): He has the most established card presence among this group, appearing in 2023 USA sets, Bowman products, and current Stars & Stripes releases. His baseball lineage, plus early card availability, could equal collector gold.
Liam Doyle (LHP, Cardinals – #5): Featured in ONIT Tennessee products with auto options.
Seth Hernandez (RHP, Pirates – #6): Cards available in 2024 Stars & Stripes with base, auto, and relic variations. Being part of the first high school teammate duo to get drafted in the top 10 adds some historical significance, as well.
Aiva Arquette (SS/2B, Marlins – #7): The most intriguing card story here, with everything from a fan fest team card to ONIT Washington Huskies and Leaf VIVID autos.
JoJo Parker (OF, Blue Jays – #8): There are currently no baseball cards available for Parker, making him a potential sleeper once his first cards hit the market.
Steele Hall (SS, Reds – #9): Available in the 2025 Stars & Stripes set from his National Team Development Program days. His first-name-only autograph style is unexpectedly distinctive for a high schooler.
Billy Carlson (OF, White Sox – #10): Featured in 2024 Stars & Stripes with multiple card types, including autographed memorabilia. Carlson is the second half of the historic HS teammate duo with significant upside.
Spotlight on Eli Willits: The Record-Breaking Top Pick
You’d think that being the top overall MLB Draft pick is significant enough, but not for Willits. As mentioned above, the Oklahoma high school shortstop also became the youngest player ever chosen first at just 17 years old. His father’s coaching influence shows in his polished hitting approach, but it’s his defensive potential that has scouts most excited.
The market has already validated his appeal. Those 300-plus card sales in the first 12 hours post-draft weren’t random. Savvy collectors recognize when they’re seeing a potential franchise cornerstone. His 2025 Panini USA Stars & Stripes cards offer the perfect entry point, with auto and relic versions providing premium options for serious investors. Given his age and the historical significance of his selection, Willits’ rookie cards could define this entire draft class.
Ethan Holliday: Banking on Baseball Royalty
While Willits grabbed headlines, Ethan Holliday brings something equally valuable to collectors: proven baseball genetics and an established card presence. As Matt Holliday’s son and Jackson’s brother, he carries the kind of family legacy that resonates with collectors across generations.
What sets Holliday apart in the cardboard world is his veteran status, despite being 18 years old. His appearance in the 2023 USA sets and Bowman products means collectors have been tracking him for a while now. Baseball America ranked him as their No. 1 draft prospect, and his power-speed combination on the 2023 USA 18U National Team proved he can perform on the big stage. This combination of bloodlines, early availability, and proven performance creates a compelling investment narrative for collectors.
The beauty of collecting cards for these 2025 MLB Draft picks lies in getting in early on tomorrow’s potential superstars. With cards already circulating and market interest clearly established, this draft class offers collectors an opportunity to build before these players even take the field as a pro for the first time.
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