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Kristian Campbell is turning heads in Boston’s spring training, and the buzz around him is starting to reach the card-collecting world. The #7 prospect on MLB Pipeline has had an impressive offseason in Fort Myers, fueling speculation that he could make an impact at the big-league level in 2025. The only question: when will he get his shot?
Boston’s infield situation is already crowded, especially after signing Gold Glove third baseman Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million deal this offseason. Franchise cornerstone Rafael Devers has resisted moving to DH, keeping Bregman at second base for now. But Campbell’s rapid rise through the minor leagues suggests his opportunity may come sooner rather than later.
According to MLB.com’s Ian Browne, Red Sox Senior Director of Player Development Brian Abraham has been particularly impressed with Campbell’s growth:
“He spent the entire offseason here in Fort Myers. He's added good weight, he's added strength, he's added bat speed. He continues to improve on the defensive side with versatility and his ability in the dirt. So we're just really excited about where he is, and he's made good progress and continues to work hard.”
Campbell wasn’t on many radars a year ago—ranked dead last (30th) on Boston’s MLB Pipeline prospect list in early 2024. All he did was crush minor league pitching in his first full season, posting:
.330 AVG / .439 OBP / .558 SLG
20 home runs, 24 stolen bases
142 hits in just 115 games
That breakout earned him Baseball America’s 2024 Minor League Player of the Year honors, making him one of the fastest-rising prospects in baseball.
The hype surrounding Campbell isn’t just impacting the Red Sox’s future—it’s also driving his card prices higher.
Biggest Kristian Campbell Card Sales (Recent Months):
While top-end Campbell cards are still trading below the highest-tier Red Sox prospects, the gap could close quickly.
For reference, fellow Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony (MLB Pipeline’s #2 overall prospect) saw a PSA 10 Bowman Chrome Auto Red Refractor /5 sell for $25,712 (February 13, 2025). A PSA 10 /25 version went for $10,000 earlier in the month.
Campbell’s card market picked up steam following his Minor League Player of the Year award, and now, with spring training coverage ramping up, prices are trending even higher.
His Panini Elite Extra Edition Prime Numbers Auto /60 recently sold for $125.45, while the /399 version, which was selling for single digits last summer, jumped to $60.
With Red Sox camp underway and Campbell potentially breaking into the MLB lineup this season, collectors are actively buying into the hype. If he puts together a strong spring, the market for his rookie cards may be just getting started.
