MLB Future Watch: Matt Shaw Baseball Cards, Chicago Cubs – The Chicago Cubs drafted Matt Shaw with the 13th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Amateur Draft. This came after a successful run at the University of Maryland.
In 2022, he played in 60 games. He had 245 at-bats with 11 doubles, 22 home runs, and 67 RBI with 12 stolen bases and a .290 batting average.
In 2023, Shaw followed that up with 20 doubles, 1 triple, 24 home runs, and 69 RBI with 18 stolen bases and a remarkable .341 batting average. Then after the draft he played for three teams starting from Rookie-ball in Southbend to the Tennessee Smokies in AA. His combined numbers were 9 doubles, 4 triples, 8 home runs, 28 RBI and 15 stolen bases with a .357 batting average.
In 2024, he played in AA for Tennessee once again. He had 312 at-bats, hitting 11 doubles, 3 triples, 14 home runs, 50 RBI, with 25 stolen bases and a .279 batting average. Then he played for the Iowa Cubs, where he hit 8 doubles, 1 triple, 7 home runs with 21 RBI and 18 runs scored in just 35 games.
This second baseman could be something the Cubs are currently missing. Because of his versatility, he can play shortstop and third base, too. Shaw is muscular and has a short, compact swing that can generate long fly balls. He has power and speed, and those two attributes alone make him a must-collect.
MLB Future Watch: Matt Shaw Cards Worth Chasing
One nice card to get is Shaw’s 2023 Panini Elite Extra Edition Prime Numbers Autograph. The card, numbered to just 60, has a great design. The photo shows him making a throw probably from second base. The autograph is clean, so it makes a great card.
The next card that’s on fire right now is his 2024 Bowman Chrome Autograph. The Orange refractor is numbered to just 25. The card has that classic Bowman design, and the orange around the corners makes it stand out. He’s shown swinging the bat, and the autograph is clear. This card is highly sought after for a reason.
One last card to chase is his 2024 Leaf Metal Die Cut Top 100 Autograph. The die cut is a standout design. Then add a nice photo and his autograph and you have something different. There are only 12 of them out there, so go get one.
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