9/29/19

2019 PANINI CONTENDERS MLB DRAFT PICKS BASEBALL (6 Autos for just $120/box) CHECKLIST INCLUDES PROSPECTS AT ALL LEVELS OF THE GAME AND DELVES INTO MLB'S GREATEST PLAYERS FROM THE DRAFT'S PAST

MLB Baseball's June draft is a key part of 2019 Panini Contenders Draft Picks Baseball.  Everyone will be looking for the very first cards of the future of MLB, including MLB Number 8 Draft Pick, San Antonio's own Josh Jung.
Here are the picks:

  1. Baltimore Orioles: Adley Rutschman, C, Oregon State University
  2. Kansas City Royals: Bobby Witt Jr., SS, Colleyville Heritage HS (TX)
  3. White Sox: Andrew Vaughn, 1B, University of California
  4. Marlins: JJ Bleday, OF, Vanderbilt University
  5. Tigers: Riley Greene, OF, Hagerty HS (FL)
  6. Padres: C.J. Abrams, SS, Blessed Trinity Catholic HS (GA)
  7. Reds: Nick Lodolo, LHP, Texas Christian University
  8. Rangers: Josh Jung, 3B, Texas Tech University
  9. Braves: Shea Langeliers, C, Baylor University
  10. Giants: Hunter Bishop, OF, Arizona State University
  11. Blue Jays: Alek Manoah, RHP, West Virginia University
  12. Mets: Brett Baty, 3B, Lake Travis HS (TX)
  13. Twins: Keoni Cavaco, 3B, Eastlake HS (CA)
  14. Phillies: Bryson Stott, SS, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  15. Angels: Will Wilson, SS, North Carolina State University
  16. Diamondbacks: Corbin Carroll, OF, Lakeside HS (WA)
  17. Nationals: Jackson Rutledge, RHP, San Jacinto JC (TX)
  18. Pirates: Quinn Priester, RHP, Cary-Grove HS (IL)
  19. Cardinals: Zack Thompson, LHP, University of Kentucky
  20. Mariners: George Kirby, RHP, Elon University
  21. Braves: Braden Shewmake, SS, Texas A&M University
  22. Rays: Greg Jones, SS, University of North Carolina-Wilmington
  23. Rockies: Michael Toglia, 1B, University of California-Los Angeles
  24. Indians: Daniel Espino, RHP, Georgia Premier Academy (HS)
  25. Dodgers: Kody Hoese, 3B, Tulane University
  26. Diamondbacks: Blake Walston, LHP, New Hanover HS (NC)
  27. Cubs: Ryan Jensen, RHP, Fresno State
  28. Brewers: Ethan Small, LHP, Mississippi State
  29. Athletics: Logan Davidson, SS, Clemson
  30. Yankees: Anthony Volpe, SS, Delbarton School (NJ)
  31. Dodgers: Michael Busch, 1B, University of North Carolina
  32. Astros: Korey Lee, C, Cal
  33. Diamondbacks: Brennan Malone, RHP, IMG Academy (FL; compensatory pick)
  34. Diamondbacks: Drey Jameson, RHP, Ball State (compensatory pick)
  35. Marlins: Kameron Misner, OF, Missouri (Competitive Balance Round A)
  36. Rays: JJ Goss, RHP, Cypress Ranch HS (TX; Competitive Balance Round A)
  37. Pirates: Sammy Siani, OF, William Penn Charter School (PA; Competitive Balance Round A)
  38. Yankees: TJ Sikkema, LHP, Missouri (Competitive Balance Round A)
  39. Twins: Matt Wallner, OF, Southern Mississippi (Competitive Balance Round A)
  40. Rays: Seth Johnson, RHP, Campbell University (Competitive Balance Round A)
  41. Rangers: Davis Wendzel, 3B, Baylor (Competitive Balance Round A)

However, the 2019 Contenders Draft Picks Baseball checklist goes well beyond the 2019 MLB Draft. Prospects at all levels of the game are the anchor of the release, and it delves into the MLB Draft's past as well.

Hobby boxes average an autograph per pack with six total signature cards average in each six-pack Hobby Box.

2019 Panini Contenders Draft Picks Baseball Overview


The base set more than doubles in size for 2019. It’s still not huge with just 60 cards, but it’s significantly bigger than the 25 of 2018. This is where collectors will find a range of generations, starting with players who have yet to make it to the big leagues and folding in some who have long since put the final touches on their Hall of Fame careers. Variations also return.

Season Ticket cards show players in their college uniforms. This is true for a lot of the checklist, not just the base set.

2019 Panini Contenders Draft Picks Baseball Season Ticket

The 2019 MLB Draft is covered extensively with the RPS Draft Ticket Autographs. These include on-card signatures from many of the players taken in the first three rounds.


Parallels include Prospect Ticket (/99 or less), Cracked Ice Ticket (/23), Playoff Ticket (/18), Diamond Ticket (/15), Building Blocks Ticket (/10), Fame Ticket (/5), Printing Plates (1/1) and Championship Ticket (1/1).


Some players also have Contenders Optic autographs, which are done on chromium stock.


Bringing in other areas of signatures are International Ticket, which encompass players from around the world, and Prospect Ticket cards for those who aren’t new draft picks but have still shown a lot of promise.


Collegiate Connections Signatures are dual autograph cards highlighting players from the same school.

2019 Panini Contenders Draft Picks Baseball Connections