Top 10 Cal Raleigh Cards To Own Right Now

To get exposure over the likes of Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, you gotta be doing some special things on a baseball field.

Enter Cal Raleigh.

The former 3rd round selection out of Florida State University, Raleigh debuted in 2021 and has gotten continuous reps since 2022. Since then, he's been one of the best Catchers in all of Major League Baseball. Do you like switch-hitting Catchers that hit 30+ HRs with otherworldly defense and pitch-framing?

Damn right you do.

Raleigh has already amassed 4.4 WAR (bRef) and we aren't even at the All-Star break yet. If the season ended today, he'd nearly match his career high from last year (4.7). Oh, and he already has 32 Home Runs and it's June 24th. Dude is going nuts and it's a blast to watch.

For the card collectors amongst us, here are 10 Cal Raleigh cards you should own right now.

Top 10 Cal Raleigh Cards You Should Own

10. 2022 Topps Heritage #350 RC

• Classic cardboard feel with a vintage flair.
• Great for set collectors and traditionalists.
• Affordable and nostalgic — this is a great “everyman’s” rookie card.

9. 2022 Topps Opening Day RC #124

• A fun and often overlooked first-year card.
• Features bright design and Opening Day badge.
• Low-cost, but part of the rookie year canon.

8. 2022 Bowman's Best #6 (Base + Refractors)

• Chrome finish with futuristic design.
• Refractor, Purple, and Blue parallels add visual variety.
• Often underpriced relative to Raleigh’s performance.

7. 2022 Topps Chrome #149 Prism Refractor

• Fan-favorite parallel with a gorgeous diamond effect.
• Holds solid value and appeal without being too rare.

6. 2022 Topps Chrome #149 X-Fractor

• Bold geometric refractor.
• Highly collectible, and a favorite among Chrome chasers.
• Reasonably available compared to color-numbered parallels.

5. 2022 Topps Chrome #RA-CR Rookie Autograph (Base)

• On-card auto rookie = cornerstone card.
• Available in raw and graded form.
• Holds long-term value as his flagship auto rookie.

4. 2019 Bowman Chrome 1st Prospect Auto #CPA-CR

• His true first auto, even before his MLB debut.
• This is the “first” Cal Raleigh card collectors chase.
• Prospect autos from Bowman are blue-chip collector staples.

3. 2022 Topps Chrome #149 Aqua Mini-Diamond Refractor (/199)

• One of the most beautiful non-auto refractors available.
• Serial numbered with a shimmering teal finish.
• High upside due to scarcity and aesthetics.

2. 2022 Topps Chrome Rookie Auto – Purple Speckle /299 or Aqua Wave /199

• Adds color and scarcity to his base auto.
• Purple Speckle is particularly collectible and visually distinct.
• Both are numbered and more affordable than Gold or Orange autos.

1. 2022 Topps Chrome #149 Refractor (PSA 10 preferred)

• Bread-and-butter card of his rookie season.
• Accessible but iconic — especially in PSA/BGS 10.
• Easily recognized and steadily rising in value.

Honorable Mentions

2022 Stadium Club RC

2023 Topps Series 1 All-Star RC Cup

Whether you're a Mariners fan collecting one of your own, or a general collector looking to get in on MLB's hottest young Catcher - here's a jumpstart to your Cal Raleigh collecting.