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==Base Set==
==Base Set==
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===Autographed/Game-Used First Year===
===Autographed/Game-Used First Year===


The following cards feature a piece of a game-used bat: 91, 93, 96, 103, 107, 113, 115, 124, 128, 129, 131, 134, 135, 144, 145, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 157, 158, 160, 180, and 181.  All other cards in this subset are autographed by the player.  In addition, #181 packed out as a redemption card which expired December 31, 2002.
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'''NOTES'''
 
* 26 of the 91 First Year cards feature a piece of a game-used bat (BAT).  All other cards in this subset are autographed by the player (AU).   
* Some players have BOTH a BAT and an AU card.  Both cards are, where applicable, considered "true" rookie cards. 
* Card #181 packed out as a redemption card which expired December 31, 2002.
 
The specific odds of finding a First Year card are as follows.
 
* AU Group A: 1:3/packs
* AU Group B: 1:19/packs
* BAT: 1:5/packs
* Kaz Ishii BAT EXCH: 1:13/packs


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==Parallels==
==Parallels==
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https://img.comc.com/i/Baseball/2002/Bowmans-Best---Base---Red/35/Mike-Mussina.jpg?id=c1ff4472-d3f8-4563-ba56-d3ccc005ef30&size=original&side=front&.jpg
https://img.comc.com/i/Baseball/2002/Bowmans-Best---Base---Gold/21/Jeff-Kent.jpg?id=d648b45a-d31b-4a01-914d-6ebac5215d1d&size=original&side=front&.jpg


All 191 base cards are available in the following parallels.  The 90 veteran players are serial-numbered to the production figures listed below; while the 91 Autographed/Game-Used First Year cards are NOT serial-numbered.  
All 191 base cards are available in the following parallels.  The 90 veteran players are serial-numbered to the production figures listed below; while the 91 Autographed/Game-Used First Year cards are NOT serial-numbered.  


* Red (serial-numbered to 300 copies)
* Blue (serial-numbered to 300 copies)
* Blue (serial-numbered to 200 copies)
* Red (serial-numbered to 200 copies)
* Gold (serial-numbered to 50 copies)
* Gold (serial-numbered to 50 copies)
'''NOTES'''
* The Autographed/Game-Used First Year base cards all have a bluish tint.  The Blue parallels are a darker, deeper, shade of blue.
* The Game-Used First Year parallels all have a design burnt onto the bat chip.  These designs are as such
https://img.comc.com/i/Baseball/2002/Bowmans-Best---Base---Blue/91/Bat---Casey-Kotchman.jpg?id=b80612e3-c220-422a-82c6-46decbd41e7d&size=original&side=front&.jpg
https://img.comc.com/i/Baseball/2002/Bowmans-Best---Base---Red/152/Bat---Freddy-Sanchez.jpg?id=a1829467-0f66-4a79-9b5d-cc0ddbc9576e&size=original&side=front&.jpg
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** Blue: Team Logo
** Red: Player Stat
** Gold: Facsimile Autograph.


===Uncirculated First Year===
===Uncirculated First Year===
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Randomly inserted into packs were redemption cards good for an "Uncirculated" parallel for the 91 Autographed/Game-Used First Year cards.  When redeemed, the collector would receive a the player's Bowman's Best card encased in a plastic case.  Only 20 redemption cards for each player were inserted, and all cards expired December 31, 2002.
Randomly inserted into packs were redemption cards good for an "Uncirculated" parallel for the 91 Autographed/Game-Used First Year cards.  When redeemed, the collector would receive a the player's Bowman's Best card encased in a plastic case.  Only 20 redemption cards for each player were inserted, and all cards expired December 31, 2002.


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Latest revision as of 20:47, 20 December 2024


Description

2002 Bowman's Best is a 181-card set released in August, 2002. In a radical departure for the brand, each of the 91 rookies and prospects (cards #91-#181) would come either autographed or have a piece of a game-used bat on it. Each pack will yield one such card.

Distribution

Ten packs per box, five cards per pack (MSRP: $15). Ten boxes per case. Hobby only.

Reviews

Insertion Ratios

Cards Total Cards Numbered To Hobby Odds
Base 181 - ?
short set 90 - 4:1
Autographed/Game-Used First-Year 91 - one-per-pack
Blue short set 90 300 1:6
Blue Autographed First-Year 65 - 1:6
Blue Game-Used First-Year 26 - 1:14
Red short set 90 200 1:8
Red Autographed First-Year 65 - 1:17
Red Game-Used First-Year 26 - 1:39
Gold short set 90 50 1:31
Gold Autographed First-Year 65 - 1:51
Gold Game-Used First-Year 26 - 1:115
Uncirculated Autograph Redemption 65 20 1:129
Uncirculated Game-Used First Year Redemption 26 20 1:322

Checklist

Base Set

Alex-Rodriguez.jpg?id=7f656434-37ab-4e3a-8702-7d49a93e1038&size=original&side=front&.jpg Alex-Rodriguez.jpg?id=7f656434-37ab-4e3a-8702-7d49a93e1038&size=original&side=back&.jpg

  • 1 Josh Beckett
  • 2 Derek Jeter
  • 3 Alex Rodriguez
  • 4 Miguel Tejada
  • 5 Nomar Garciaparra
  • 6 Aramis Ramirez
  • 7 Jeremy Giambi
  • 8 Bernie Williams
  • 9 Juan Pierre
  • 10 Chipper Jones
  • 11 Jimmy Rollins
  • 12 Alfonso Soriano
  • 13 Mark Prior
  • 14 Paul Konerko
  • 15 Tim Hudson
  • 16 Doug Mientkiewicz
  • 17 Todd Helton
  • 18 Moises Alou
  • 19 Juan Gonzalez
  • 20 Jorge Posada
  • 21 Jeff Kent
  • 22 Roger Clemens
  • 23 Phil Nevin
  • 24 Brian Giles
  • 25 Carlos Delgado
  • 26 Jason Giambi
  • 27 Vladimir Guerrero
  • 28 Cliff Floyd
  • 29 Shea Hillenbrand
  • 30 Ken Griffey, Jr.
  • 31 Mike Piazza
  • 32 Carlos Pena
  • 33 Larry Walker
  • 34 Magglio Ordonez
  • 35 Mike Mussina
  • 36 Andruw Jones
  • 37 Nick Johnson
  • 38 Curt Schilling
  • 39 Eric Chavez
  • 40 Bartolo Colon
  • 41 Eric Hinske
  • 42 Sean Burroughs
  • 43 Randy Johnson
  • 44 Adam Dunn
  • 45 Pedro Martinez
  • 46 Garret Anderson
  • 47 Jim Thome
  • 48 Gary Sheffield
  • 49 Tsuyoshi Shinjo
  • 50 Albert Pujols
  • 51 Ichiro
  • 52 C.C. Sabathia
  • 53 Bob Abreu
  • 54 Ivan Rodriguez
  • 55 J.D. Drew
  • 56 Jacque Jones
  • 57 Jason Kendall
  • 58 Javier Vazquez
  • 59 Jeff Bagwell
  • 60 Greg Maddux
  • 61 Jim Edmonds
  • 62 Hank Blalock
  • 63 Jose Vidro
  • 64 Kevin Brown
  • 65 Mark Teixeira
  • 66 Sammy Sosa
  • 67 Lance Berkman
  • 68 Mark Mulder
  • 69 Marty Cordova
  • 70 Frank Thomas
  • 71 Mike Cameron
  • 72 Mike Sweeney
  • 73 Barry Bonds
  • 74 Troy Glaus
  • 75 Barry Zito
  • 76 Pat Burrell
  • 77 Paul LoDuca
  • 78 Rafael Palmeiro
  • 79 Austin Kearns
  • 80 Darin Erstad
  • 81 Richie Sexson
  • 82 Roberto Alomar
  • 83 Roy Oswalt
  • 84 Ryan Klesko
  • 85 Luis Gonzalez
  • 86 Scott Rolen
  • 87 Shannon Stewart
  • 88 Shawn Green
  • 89 Toby Hall
  • 90 Bret Boone

Autographed/Game-Used First Year

Bat---Jose-Bautista.jpg?id=c08b36b4-c531-4671-ae78-de7480c6e28a&size=original&side=front&.jpg Bat---Jose-Bautista.jpg?id=c08b36b4-c531-4671-ae78-de7480c6e28a&size=original&side=back&.jpg
Autograph---Francisco-Liriano.jpg?id=77831220-6b4f-4450-88d8-31d82017398b&size=original&side=front&.jpg Autograph---Francisco-Liriano.jpg?id=77831220-6b4f-4450-88d8-31d82017398b&size=original&side=back&.jpg

NOTES

  • 26 of the 91 First Year cards feature a piece of a game-used bat (BAT). All other cards in this subset are autographed by the player (AU).
  • Some players have BOTH a BAT and an AU card. Both cards are, where applicable, considered "true" rookie cards.
  • Card #181 packed out as a redemption card which expired December 31, 2002.

The specific odds of finding a First Year card are as follows.

  • AU Group A: 1:3/packs
  • AU Group B: 1:19/packs
  • BAT: 1:5/packs
  • Kaz Ishii BAT EXCH: 1:13/packs
  • 91 Casey Kotchman BAT RC
  • 92 Jose Valverde AU A RC
  • 93 Cole Barthel BAT RC*
  • 94 Brad Nelson AU A RC
  • 95 Mauricio Lara AU A RC
  • 96 Ryan Gripp BAT RC
  • 97 Brian West AU A RC*
  • 98 Chris Piersoll AU B RC
  • 99 Ryan Church AU B RC
  • 100 Javier Colina AU A
  • 101 Juan M. Gonzalez AU A RC*
  • 102 Benito Baez AU A
  • 103 Mike Hill BAT RC
  • 104 Jason Grove AU B RC*
  • 105 Koyie Hill AU B
  • 106 Mark Outlaw AU A RC*
  • 107 Jason Bay BAT RC
  • 108 Jorge Padilla AU A RC
  • 109 Pete Zamora AU A RC*
  • 110 Joe Mauer AU A RC
  • 111 Franklyn German AU A RC
  • 112 Chris Flinn AU A RC*
  • 113 David Wright BAT RC
  • 114 Anastacio Martinez AU A RC
  • 115 Nic Jackson BAT RC*
  • 116 Rene Reyes AU A RC
  • 117 Colin Young AU A RC*
  • 118 Joe Orloski AU A RC*
  • 119 Mike Wilson AU A RC
  • 120 Rich Thompson AU A RC
  • 121 Jake Mauer AU B RC*
  • 122 Mario Ramos AU A RC
  • 123 Doug Sessions AU B RC*
  • 124 Doug Devore BAT RC
  • 125 Travis Foley AU A RC*
  • 126 Chris Baker AU A RC*
  • 127 Michael Floyd AU A RC*
  • 128 Josh Barfield BAT RC
  • 129 Jose Bautista BAT RC
  • 130 Gavin Floyd AU A RC
  • 131 Jason Botts BAT RC
  • 132 Clint Nageotte AU A RC
  • 133 Jesus Cota AU B RC*
  • 134 Ron Calloway BAT RC
  • 135 Kevin Cash BAT RC
  • 136 Jonny Gomes AU B RC
  • 137 Dennis Ulacia AU A RC*
  • 138 Ryan Snare AU A RC
  • 139 Kevin Deaton AU A RC*
  • 140 Bobby Jenks AU B RC
  • 141 Casey Kotchman AU A RC
  • 142 Adam Walker AU A RC*
  • 143 Mike Gonzalez AU A RC
  • 144 Ruben Gotay BAT RC
  • 145 Jason Grove BAT RC
  • 146 Freddy Sanchez AU B RC
  • 147 Jason Arnold AU B RC*
  • 148 Scott Hairston AU A RC
  • 149 Jason St. Clair AU B RC*
  • 150 Chris Tritle BAT RC*
  • 151 Edwin Yan BAT RC*
  • 152 Freddy Sanchez BAT RC
  • 153 Greg Sain BAT RC*
  • 154 Yurendell De Caster BAT RC
  • 155 Noochie Varner BAT RC*
  • 156 Nelson Castro AU B RC*
  • 157 Randall Shelley BAT RC*
  • 158 Reed Johnson BAT RC
  • 159 Ryan Raburn AU A RC
  • 160 Jose Morban BAT RC
  • 161 Justin Schuda AU A RC*
  • 162 Henry Pichardo AU A RC*
  • 163 Josh Bard AU A RC
  • 164 Josh Bonifay AU A RC*
  • 165 Brandon League AU B RC
  • 166 Jorge-Julio DePaula AU A RC
  • 167 Todd Linden AU B RC
  • 168 Francisco Liriano AU A RC
  • 169 Chris Snelling AU A RC
  • 170 Blake McGinley AU A RC*
  • 171 Cody McKay AU A RC
  • 172 Jason Stanford AU A RC
  • 173 Lenny DiNardo AU A RC
  • 174 Greg Montalbano AU A RC*
  • 175 Earl Snyder AU A RC
  • 176 Justin Huber AU A RC
  • 177 Chris Narveson AU A RC
  • 178 Jon Switzer AU A RC
  • 179 Ronald Acuña, Sr. AU A RC*
  • 180 Chris Duffy BAT RC
  • 181 Kazuhisa Ishii BAT RC EXCH

Parallels

Carlos-Delgado.jpg?id=c76422c0-0082-48b5-906d-53e2264ca954&size=original&side=front&.jpg Mike-Mussina.jpg?id=c1ff4472-d3f8-4563-ba56-d3ccc005ef30&size=original&side=front&.jpg Jeff-Kent.jpg?id=d648b45a-d31b-4a01-914d-6ebac5215d1d&size=original&side=front&.jpg

All 191 base cards are available in the following parallels. The 90 veteran players are serial-numbered to the production figures listed below; while the 91 Autographed/Game-Used First Year cards are NOT serial-numbered.

  • Blue (serial-numbered to 300 copies)
  • Red (serial-numbered to 200 copies)
  • Gold (serial-numbered to 50 copies)

NOTES

  • The Autographed/Game-Used First Year base cards all have a bluish tint. The Blue parallels are a darker, deeper, shade of blue.
  • The Game-Used First Year parallels all have a design burnt onto the bat chip. These designs are as such

Bat---Casey-Kotchman.jpg?id=b80612e3-c220-422a-82c6-46decbd41e7d&size=original&side=front&.jpg Bat---Freddy-Sanchez.jpg?id=a1829467-0f66-4a79-9b5d-cc0ddbc9576e&size=original&side=front&.jpg Bat---Jose-Bautista.jpg?id=99b56804-62c9-4dcb-9c9a-05c945d46e79&size=original&side=front&.jpg

    • Blue: Team Logo
    • Red: Player Stat
    • Gold: Facsimile Autograph.

Uncirculated First Year

Randomly inserted into packs were redemption cards good for an "Uncirculated" parallel for the 91 Autographed/Game-Used First Year cards. When redeemed, the collector would receive a the player's Bowman's Best card encased in a plastic case. Only 20 redemption cards for each player were inserted, and all cards expired December 31, 2002.