Jacoby Ellsbury – Baseball Cards To Collect Now

Drafted 23rd overall by Boston in the 2005 draft, out of Oregon State, Jacoby Ellsbury burst onto the scene in 2007.  Ellsbury was called up to the majors three times and sent back to the minors twice in 2007.  He played the month of September in the majors and won the American League Rookie of the Month.  He’ll be eligible as a rookie in 2008, due to having less than 130 MLB regular season at-bats in 2007 (he had 116 regular season at-bats.)  He made the most of his time with the Sox during the regular season, batting .353 with three homers and 9 stolen bases.  If you saw any of the 2007 World Series, you know the potential this kid has.  He batted .438 with four doubles and a stolen bases in the Series.  Which Jacoby Ellsbury baseball cards should you be collecting or investing in now?  Well, take a look at these.

2005 Bowman Sterling Black Refractor # BS-JE (Auto’d to 25)

Sold for $750 on eBay

 2005 Bowman Chrome Draft Picks Auto

One of 500 cards.

Sold for $150 recently on eBay.

Was at roughly $50 in mint condition a year ago.  200% increase in value.

2007 Topps Update Rookie Error Card (#100*)

Atlhough the checklist for this Topps set lists card number 100 as Abraham Nunez, there were Jacoby Ellsbury cards that were inserted into production, also listed as number 100.  This card is rather rare and has become fairly valuable.  This same card went for $115 recently on eBay.  (* 100 is Abraham Nunez on the checklist.) 

Did you know…….like fellow phenom Joba Chamberlain, Jacoby Ellsbury is of Native American descent?