Yahoo Sports · Mar 14, 2025
Spring Training Standouts: Breakout Players & Rising Cards
SURPRISE, ARIZONA - MARCH 12: Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds runs the bases during the third inning of the MLB game against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium on March 12, 2025 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Spring training is a pivotal time of year for both baseball fans and sports card investors. It's the moment when young players and prospects make their first real impressions, and the market for their cards can either soar or falter. For collectors, this is when prospecting becomes king, as every home run, strikeout, or defensive play holds the potential to dramatically increase the value of a player’s card.