Prospecting is the hobby's version of venture capital — you're collecting cards of young players who haven't hit the big leagues yet, betting that they'll become future stars. Imagine having scooped up the first card of Mike Trout, Juan Soto, or Albert Pujols before anyone knew their names. That's the dream.
For prospectors, the products to watch are Bowman Draft and Bowman Chrome. These two sets feature more prospect cards than anything else on the market — MLB draftees in Bowman Draft and international signees in Bowman Chrome.
Prospecting isn't for the faint of heart. Most prospects don't pan out, and you'll accumulate plenty of cards that never appreciate. But when you hit on the right player early? The returns — both financially and in bragging rights — are enormous.