George Springer MLB Debut Jersey going for $5,000

[BamaHater]

It's on MLB Auctions and going for $5,000. It's crazy. Considering how bad the Astros are I can't imagine the jersey going for that much. You could not get $5,000 for a Bagwell or Biggio jersey these days. I know he is basically looked at as going to be one of the saviors of the franchise and best talent since Lance Berkman in 1999. Crazy thing is if you put in the info in the database, it comes up the 6th-11th inning jersey. He wore two jerseys or more that day. Description makes no reference of this.

George Springer wore this jersey during his major league debut on April 16, 2014 at Minute Maid Park. It was MLB authenticated immediately after the Astros-Royals game. Springer was 1 for 5 with a run scored, 1 walk and 2 strikeouts in his first big league game.
Session Name: KC AT HOU
Session Date: April 16, 2014
Autographer:
Authenticator: AUTHENTICATORS, INC.
Additional Information: #4 GEORGE SPRINGER JERSEY WORN BOTTOM OF 6TH THRU BOTTOM OF 11TH INNINGS DURING ML DEBUTHope the bidders know this and take it into consideration while bidding
http://tinyurl.com/ljwggqw

[csu398]

Milwaukee Brewers also made their rule 5 draft LHP Wei-Chung Wang wore more than one jersey during the opening day this year.


It's on MLB Auctions and going for $5,000. It's crazy. Considering how bad the Astros are I can't imagine the jersey going for that much. You could not get $5,000 for a Bagwell or Biggio jersey these days. I know he is basically looked at as going to be one of the saviors of the franchise and best talent since Lance Berkman in 1999. Crazy thing is if you put in the info in the database, it comes up the 6th-11th inning jersey. He wore two jerseys or more that day. Description makes no reference of this.
Hope the bidders know this and take it into consideration while bidding
http://tinyurl.com/ljwggqw

[Roady]

Someone has more money than sense.

[frikativ54]

Thanks for your astute observation about the Springer jersey; I just assumed that George had only worn one shirt in his first game. Perhaps the club wanted to keep one.

It is amazing how much money people are willing to pay for prospect and young player jerseys. I remember a few years ago, when Dustin Ackley shirts were fetching $3,000+ at auction. This last FanFest, I got an Ackley gamer for under $200, IIRC. And it was pounded, to boot.

Personally, I would rather pay for established player jerseys. Plus, $5,000 is an absolute joke for a player hitting .171 before tonight's game.

I could understand paying high prices for a rookie that looks like he has it all together, a la Mike Trout a couple of years back. But, I just watched Springer play three games, and I came away unimpressed. I'm no scout, but George seemed to be swinging too hard and fouling off pitches he should have been driving.

I wish Springer the best of luck, but I would never pay that much for a jersey of a player with so much to prove.

[Roady]

Never mind he is a 24 year old rookie. His chances of putting up HOF type numbers are next to zero.

[sox83cubs84]

Thanks for your astute observation about the Springer jersey; I just assumed that George had only worn one shirt in his first game. Perhaps the club wanted to keep one.

It is amazing how much money people are willing to pay for prospect and young player jerseys. I remember a few years ago, when Dustin Ackley shirts were fetching $3,000+ at auction. This last FanFest, I got an Ackley gamer for under $200, IIRC. And it was pounded, to boot.

Personally, I would rather pay for established player jerseys. Plus, $5,000 is an absolute joke for a player hitting .171 before tonight's game.

I could understand paying high prices for a rookie that looks like he has it all together, a la Mike Trout a couple of years back. But, I just watched Springer play three games, and I came away unimpressed. I'm no scout, but George seemed to be swinging too hard and fouling off pitches he should have been driving.

I wish Springer the best of luck, but I would never pay that much for a jersey of a player with so much to prove.

I'm in total agreement.

Dave Miedema

[sportsnbikes]

Who??????

[5toolplayer]

http://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?auctionId=203720&pgmode1=teamsite&pgcust1=astros&&qt[0].type=fieldmatch&qt[0].name=title&qt[0].value1=george+springer


WOW.......with 7 days left! I like watching this kid but I must be missing something.

[allstarsplus]

It's super rare to get a top prospects jersey which has to add to the value of that jersey. Yes, a little disappointing that he only wore this one for part of the game so technically it's the 2nd MLB jersey he wore.

[allstarsplus]

It's super rare to get a top prospects jersey which has to add to the value of that jersey. Yes, a little disappointing that he only wore this one for part of the game so technically it's the 2nd MLB jersey he wore.

I meant to say super rare to get a top prospects "debut" jersey.

[Dach0sen0ne]

This dude must have an incredible PR guy... WOW!!!

http://tinyurl.com/ky45ku2

[johnsontravis@ymail.com]

This dude must have an incredible PR guy... WOW!!!

http://tinyurl.com/ky45ku2

I wouldn't pay $300 for that. The fact a line up card for an unproven player is going for $7,500 dollars is incredible.

That's like:
5 Ryan Braun jerseys
A good players world series jersey
...I mean the lost goes on

[frikativ54]

Wow, to have nearly $8,000 to blow on one game-used item. SMH!

[johnsontravis@ymail.com]

Wow, to have nearly $8,000 to blow on one game-used item. SMH!

A nice piece of paper...with no true connection to Springer or the HR. Huge waste of money, what would the ball be worth? 100 grand?

[apfriz]

maybe springer is buying it for himself....wouldn't you want the jersey/bat
from your first major league game?

Even if they let him keep the 1 through 5 innings, perhaps he wants one for him, one for his parents....just a thought /explanation to perhaps why it goes for so much, but at the same time, you would need 2 bidders to get there....

Can players bid on these items? I assume if they cant, family members can?

[BamaHater]

The 1979 TBTC Rainbow he wore for a game against the Mariners in Seattle is being auctioned off now. $2,775.00 with 8 days left.
This jersey I feel is more desirable since it's a rookie one off TBTC with the pants, helment, and hat.

[BamaHater]

That Seattle game he did have 2 HR's and 5 RBI.

[frikativ54]

Also, take note that Springer's Memorial Day Camo jersey is going for $7,550 (http://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?auctionId=203720&pgmode1=teamsite&pgcust1=mariners&&qt[0].type=fieldmatch&qt[0].name=title&qt[0].value1=springer).

Even his hat is going for greater than $2,500 (http://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?auctionId=203734&pgmode1=teamsite&pgcust1=mariners&&qt[0].type=fieldmatch&qt[0].name=title&qt[0].value1=springer).

To his credit, Springer is a great talent, and I was impressed by him, during the last time I saw him in person. While he has good plate discipline, Springer has some difficulty making contact in the zone. I don't know what he'll become, but I would never pay $7,550 for an unproven player's jersey.

Have you guys even seen Trout or Cabrera prices at these levels? IMO, Springer would have to become the next Pujols to even have his stuff worth half of what it is going for now.

[frikativ54]

The links weren't working. Let me try this again:

Springer Memorial Day Camo Jersey (http://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?auctionId=203720&pgmode1=teamsite&pgcust1=mariners&&qt[0].type=fieldmatch&qt[0].name=title&qt[0].value1=springer).

Springer Memorial Day Camo Cap (http://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?auctionId=203734&pgmode1=teamsite&pgcust1=mariners&&qt[0].type=fieldmatch&qt[0].name=title&qt[0].value1=springer).

[woodward30]

Absolutely nuts. You can get some HOFers' 1970s jerseys at lower prices than this. Crazy.

[Roady]

I remember when Ryan Howard was making noise with his bat as a younger player.

People take huge chances paying big money for these young players.

[BamaHater]

Right now it's the same guy winning both the Memorial Day hat and jersey. Almost $10,000 for two items of a rookie. Crazy

[Roady]

Maybe Astros fans are trying to make up for having such a bad team every year by overcompensating. ;)

[frikativ54]

Maybe Astros fans are trying to make up for having such a bad team every year by overcompensating. ;)

As an Astros' fan, I agree wholeheartedly. Not since Hunter Pence has Houston had a legitimate, homegrown hitting prospect come to town and steal the show. I don't consider Altuve to fit the bill, as he was never considered to be a prospect, because of his diminutive stature.

[camarokids]

For $5k you can buy a nice Hank Aaron bat. That is what I would buy.

This is the, "gotta have it while its hot/popular" mentality.

Never buy hyped up items!

[Roady]

I learned how to wait for what I wanted when I collected baseball cards.
Tomorrows new cards made most collectors forget about the older ones they just paid 4 times what they were worth for.

I see game used going down the same path.
I can't wait to pick up some good items when it crashes.

[gorilla777]

Seriously?
http://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?sid=1101001&auctionId=203720

$10,300+ with 5 days left...

And didn't a lineup card go for $8k too?

[Dach0sen0ne]

Seriously?
http://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?sid=1101001&auctionId=203720

$10,300+ with 5 days left...

And didn't a lineup card go for $8k too?

He's the next Mantle.... or not.

[gorilla777]

My price quote on that lineup card might be accurate, but I can't figure out how to pull a closed listing to confirm...

[helf35]

$3,600 for a hat? Is this really happening? 5K for the line up card? 10K for the camo jersey? The deal of all the auctions is the 79' lot. At least you get a batting helmet and cap included. This guy has some serious cash flow laying around to be winning every auction. Did this guy win the debut jersey as well? All I can say is my mind has been blown!

[helf35]

Heres the 8K line up card

http://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?sid=1101001&auctionId=189724

[helf35]

http://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?sid=1101001&auctionId=152158

heres the jersey i bet that vdpepper wins them all.

[gorilla777]

Heres the 8K line up card

http://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?sid=1101001&auctionId=189724


Thanks, so it is true, wow

[gorilla777]

http://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?sid=1101001&auctionId=152158

heres the jersey i bet that vdpepper wins them all.

The amazing thing on this one is that, based on the bidding list, they were willing to go higher

[Dach0sen0ne]

I doubt it's Springer because they have won other stuff.

http://tinyurl.com/luyf9qc
http://tinyurl.com/klz6872
http://tinyurl.com/ltl2w8y
http://tinyurl.com/n4cuw94

[helf35]

This guy is not messing around. If the same guy balls all of them he is going to be around 35K. . I will be very interested to see how close Singleton gets to springers prices especially since he homered in his first at bat.

http://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?auctionId=210489&pgmode1=teamsite&pgcust1=astros&&qt[0].type=openbrac&qt[1].type=openbrac&qt[2].type=fieldmatch&qt[2].name=panname_partnername_s&qt[2].value1=mlb&qt[3].type=operor&qt[4].type=fieldmatch&qt[4].name=panname_partnername_s&qt[4].value1=team&qt[5].type=closebrac&qt[6].type=operand&qt[7].type=fieldmatch&qt[7].name=panname_teamname_s&qt[7].value1=astros&qt[8].type=closebrac

http://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?auctionId=210488&pgmode1=teamsite&pgcust1=astros&&qt[0].type=openbrac&qt[1].type=openbrac&qt[2].type=fieldmatch&qt[2].name=panname_partnername_s&qt[2].value1=mlb&qt[3].type=operor&qt[4].type=fieldmatch&qt[4].name=panname_partnername_s&qt[4].value1=team&qt[5].type=closebrac&qt[6].type=operand&qt[7].type=fieldmatch&qt[7].name=panname_teamname_s&qt[7].value1=astros&qt[8].type=closebrac

http://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?auctionId=210491&pgmode1=teamsite&pgcust1=astros&&qt[0].type=openbrac&qt[1].type=openbrac&qt[2].type=fieldmatch&qt[2].name=panname_partnername_s&qt[2].value1=mlb&qt[3].type=operor&qt[4].type=fieldmatch&qt[4].name=panname_partnername_s&qt[4].value1=team&qt[5].type=closebrac&qt[6].type=operand&qt[7].type=fieldmatch&qt[7].name=panname_teamname_s&qt[7].value1=astros&qt[8].type=closebrac

http://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?auctionId=210490&pgmode1=teamsite&pgcust1=astros&&qt[0].type=openbrac&qt[1].type=openbrac&qt[2].type=fieldmatch&qt[2].name=panname_partnername_s&qt[2].value1=mlb&qt[3].type=operor&qt[4].type=fieldmatch&qt[4].name=panname_partnername_s&qt[4].value1=team&qt[5].type=closebrac&qt[6].type=operand&qt[7].type=fieldmatch&qt[7].name=panname_teamname_s&qt[7].value1=astros&qt[8].type=closebrac

[helf35]

Not sure why the links didnt work correctly but Singleton has several items up for his debut.

[xpress34]

So if an unproven Prospect's stuff is raking in that kind of scratch, what does that make my Nolan Arenado stuff worth?

Debut Helmet (photo matched)
Rookie Year Camo Memorial Day hat (photo matched)
BOTH MLB Authenticated and obtained directly from the Rockies, plus other items...

And he is a proven stud - GG as a ROOKIE at 3rd base and 2nd in voting in the NL behind Tulo for the ASG...

- Smitty

[helf35]

If it was a team from a larger market I could understand to some extent but its mind blowing comming from a small market team who is known for being pretty bad at times. It has been said before but i guess it really comes down to the two same guys bidding against each other with a large bank roll. I dont understand why a team like the White Sox would not do this with Abreu especially after these auctions are done. Im glad they dont because it gives someone like myself with a modest budget a chance at obtaining his items but the amount of return they could get would be mind boggling. Especially after the start he has had.

[April 10, 1962]

If it was a team from a larger market I could understand to some extent but its mind blowing comming from a small market team who is known for being pretty bad at times. It has been said before but i guess it really comes down to the two same guys bidding against each other with a large bank roll. I dont understand why a team like the White Sox would not do this with Abreu especially after these auctions are done. Im glad they dont because it gives someone like myself with a modest budget a chance at obtaining his items but the amount of return they could get would be mind boggling. Especially after the start he has had.

"Small market" lol

Houston is the fourth largest city in the nation.

[xsentrixsupra]

"Small market" lol

Houston is the fourth largest city in the nation.

I think he was more referring to media market, not overall population. Houston isn't a small city obviously and I love how they have 1 road that runs the whole city so if you get lost you can still find your way back :D however, a media powerhouse it is not

[April 10, 1962]

I think he was more referring to media market, not overall population. Houston isn't a small city obviously and I love how they have 1 road that runs the whole city so if you get lost you can still find your way back :D however, a media powerhouse it is not

Yeah, but it's still #10 in the nation. I think a lot of people underestimate Houston.

[xsentrixsupra]

Yeah, but it's still #10 in the nation. I think a lot of people underestimate Houston.


I will never underestimate the city that "Treasures" is in :)

[helf35]

Im refering to the media market for baseball as well as the super low payroll. Im compairing them to the Yankees, Red Sox and Dodgers of the league. Crazy payrolls and stupid contracts. Being a large city with a huge population means nothing if seats are empty. Its like the White Sox, the place is empty unless they are winning. Im sure the 05' World Series lit up the ratings. Its my opinion but i wouldnt be suprised at all if Springer was a Yankee and his jerseys were going for 10K but in Houston thats a little crazy. Maybe it has to do with they have not had a guy come up in there system with this much hype in awhile.

[hfd0035]

I will never underestimate the city that "Treasures" is in :)

LMAO!

[sportsnbikes]

I hope my Lil Springer lineup card sells for even a fraction of either of the lineup cards that were sold at MLB Auction.

[frikativ54]

Looks like the Astros are mass-producing Springer's BP/Sunday Alternate jerseys. The one from this MLB Auction (http://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?auctionId=215332&pgmode1=teamsite&pgcust1=astros&&qt[0].type=openbrac&qt[1].type=openbrac&qt[1].value2=%2C+&qt[2].type=fieldmatch&qt[2].name=panname_partnername_s&qt[2].value1=mlb&qt[3].type=operor&qt[4].type=fieldmatch&qt[4].name=panname_partnername_s&qt[4].value1=team&qt[5].type=closebrac&qt[6].type=operand&qt[7].type=fieldmatch&qt[7].name=panname_teamname_s&qt[7].value1=astros&qt[8].type=closebrac) is Set 6, and George hasn't even been up in the Big Leagues for two full months.

I had always admired the integrity that the Astros showed in not overproducing star players' jerseys. However, the last time I talked to Mike Acosta, he told me that, to meet demand, certain players would be wearing more jerseys.

While I understand where people are coming from, I don't get the appeal of a jersey worn in only one game, unless it is a from a significant milestone/achievement.

[frikativ54]

I hope my Lil Springer lineup card sells for even a fraction of either of the lineup cards that were sold at MLB Auction.

Looks like everyone is trying to cash in on Springer. There is a lineup card (http://www.ebay.com/itm/George-Springers-1st-4-4-Game-2014-HOUSTON-ASTROS-Game-Used-Line-Up-Card-/271520760603?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f37e6031b) from George's first 4 for 4 game and 8th career HR, with an asking price of $5,995 on eBay.

[BamaHater]

Looks like the Astros are mass-producing Springer's BP/Sunday Alternate jerseys. The one from this MLB Auction (http://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?auctionId=215332&pgmode1=teamsite&pgcust1=astros&&qt[0].type=openbrac&qt[1].type=openbrac&qt[1].value2=%2C+&qt[2].type=fieldmatch&qt[2].name=panname_partnername_s&qt[2].value1=mlb&qt[3].type=operor&qt[4].type=fieldmatch&qt[4].name=panname_partnername_s&qt[4].value1=team&qt[5].type=closebrac&qt[6].type=operand&qt[7].type=fieldmatch&qt[7].name=panname_teamname_s&qt[7].value1=astros&qt[8].type=closebrac) is Set 6, and George hasn't even been up in the Big Leagues for two full months.

I had always admired the integrity that the Astros showed in not overproducing star players' jerseys. However, the last time I talked to Mike Acosta, he told me that, to meet demand, certain players would be wearing more jerseys.

While I understand where people are coming from, I don't get the appeal of a jersey worn in only one game, unless it is a from a significant milestone/achievement.I was at the game last night and they had that jersey on display with a sign telling you about how it was on MLB auctions. This season they seem to be putting the bigger named players i.e. Springer and Altuve on MLB auctions and selling the lesser names/coaches at the ballpark. As far as the set 6 on the BP/Sunday jersey is concerned, you have to realize they wore these all of Spring Training, every game for BP and all Sunday games. They have separate sets they wear for BP and for Sunday games. Not saying they are not wearing more jerseys these days however with the mult. uses for these jerseys I'd expect more sets to be used. The demand for items from players like Springer and Singleton is there so they are putting more stuff on the market. If you look at the recent Springer items and the selling prices demand is there.

[frikativ54]

As far as the set 6 on the BP/Sunday jersey is concerned, you have to realize they wore these all of Spring Training, every game for BP and all Sunday games. They have separate sets they wear for BP and for Sunday games. Not saying they are not wearing more jerseys these days however with the mult. uses for these jerseys I'd expect more sets to be used. The demand for items from players like Springer and Singleton is there so they are putting more stuff on the market. If you look at the recent Springer items and the selling prices demand is there.

The thing about Springer is that he only changed to #4 after his call-up. I believe he was wearing a number in the seventies for ST. Yes - It would make sense that there would be more BP/Sunday alternates produced. But, since you saw the jersey in person, I want to ask: Did it show many signs of use? From looking at the photos in the auction, it appeared like it had been worn maybe once, and twice would be the most liberal estimate.

The Mariners auction off a bunch of one or two game used jerseys, and it sours me on the hobby. I like a good, pounded shirt, but I think these are becoming a thing of the past - at least for star players. Ten years from now, are these newer, mass-produced jerseys going to be worth anything, when my own retail authentics show more wear than the players' gamers?

[sox83cubs84]

And if George Springer ends up being the next Joe Charboneau, there are gonna be some downright MISERABLE game used buyers.

Dave Miedema

[BamaHater]

The thing about Springer is that he only changed to #4 after his call-up. I believe he was wearing a number in the seventies for ST. Yes - It would make sense that there would be more BP/Sunday alternates produced. But, since you saw the jersey in person, I want to ask: Did it show many signs of use? From looking at the photos in the auction, it appeared like it had been worn maybe once, and twice would be the most liberal estimate.

The Mariners auction off a bunch of one or two game used jerseys, and it sours me on the hobby. I like a good, pounded shirt, but I think these are becoming a thing of the past - at least for star players. Ten years from now, are these newer, mass-produced jerseys going to be worth anything, when my own retail authentics show more wear than the players' gamers?
Didn't take that good of look at the jersey but from what I saw it did not show that much use. Like you said the jersey was probably only used 1-2 times at best.

[jwal23]

I was at the game last night and I saw the springer jersey in the case behind the counter but it was tough to get a good look at the use, you could only see the back side of the jersey

[frikativ54]

$3,600 for a hat? Is this really happening? 5K for the line up card? 10K for the camo jersey? The deal of all the auctions is the 79' lot. At least you get a batting helmet and cap included. This guy has some serious cash flow laying around to be winning every auction. Did this guy win the debut jersey as well? All I can say is my mind has been blown!

The Springer Camo jersey and hat are up for auction again...

[5toolplayer]

The Springer Camo jersey and hat are up for auction again...


Yeah how does that happen?? "Bidders" throw out these crazy insane high bids and keep jumping the prices on all these items and then just dont pay? Sounds like a marketing machine at work :rolleyes:

[frikativ54]

Yeah how does that happen?? "Bidders" throw out these crazy insane high bids and keep jumping the prices on all these items and then just dont pay? Sounds like a marketing machine at work :rolleyes:

I'm not sure how to take your comment. Are you suggesting that Springer's people were artificially inflating the prices on his items?