Episode 24, S2: The Boys Are Back | Kern Returns to Break Down the MLB & Card Market

About this episode

Kern returns to discuss the current state of Major League Baseball and its impact on the card market.

In this episode, Kern returns as the CEOs break down the current state of Major League Baseball and how player performance is influencing the card market. They explore the hobby’s reactive nature, sharing insights on player development, market timing, and where the real long-term investment opportunities lie. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back and Nostalgia in Baseball 03:08 Spring Break Adventures and Personal Updates 08:25 Opportunities in the Card Market 14:07 Analyzing Player Performance and Market Reactions 16:45 The Evolution of Hitting in Baseball 19:35 Comparing Modern and Historical Hitters 22:26 Long-Term vs Short-Term Investments in Cards 32:19 Auction Timing and Market Dynamics 36:21 Transitioning from Prospect to Superstar 39:01 The Importance of Recognition in the Hobby 41:12 The Debate on First Autos 47:36 Strategizing for Future Opportunities 50:07 Advice for New Investors 52:26 Long-Term Contracts and Market Influence _____________________________________________________________________ Email us your questions! thesportscardceo@gmail.com Listen and Subscribe to the pod! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sports-card-ceo-podcast/id1793644263…

People in this episode

Hosts: Eric Mandelkern, Gary "Bubba" Wilson, Matt Ham

Guest: Kern

Topics covered

• MLB
• card market
• player performance
• investment opportunities
• hobby insights
• market dynamics

Keywords

• MLB
• card market
• player performance
• investment opportunities
• hobby
• market timing
• long-term investments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Major League Baseball

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