Jay Bruce was recently named Baseball America’s 2007 Minor League Player of the Year. The left-hitting outfielder, drafted out of high school by the Reds in the 2005 draft, is noted for his work ethic. It certainly showed in his statistics across three minor league levels in 2007.
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | R | SLG | |
| A+ | 268 | .325 | 11 | 49 | 4 | 49 | .586 |
| AA | 66 | .333 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 10 | .652 |
| AAA | 187 | .305 | 11 | 25 | 2 | 28 | .567 |
As you’d expect his baseball cards are already in high demand. The most sought after Jay Bruce Card right now is the 2005 Bowman Sterling Red Refractor 1/1 Rookie autograph. It was recently listed on eBay, but did not sell, for almost $6,000.
Following closely on that card’s heels, in terms of demand, is the Jay Bruce 2005 Topps Chrome Update X-Fractor. This card is one of only 25 produced, with Jay’s autograph on the card. It recently sold on eBay for the mere sum of $1,000. Keep in mind that this card was in perfect condition. It was graded a PSA 10.
Another nice Jay Bruce card is the 2005 Bowman Draft Picks Chrome X-Fractor. Similar to the card above, it’s has the X-Fractor look, with a picture of Jay holding a bat on his shoulder. This card, featuring Jay Bruce’s autograph, has been going for roughly $100 in mint condition.
