Batting out of Order picks #2, CJ Abrams

 

Note: John Sharp had picked #11 in this spot but that is Manny Alexander and he was featured back on July 13, 2026 when Nachos Grande picked #11.  

The Player:  C.J. Abrams

The Card:  2019 Bowmans Best Certified Auto #B19-CJA

How I obtained the Auto:  I bought it on eBay and received it on January 21, 2020.  That was my Dad's last birthday on earth and my little brothers 56th birthday.

About the Player: CJ was the 6th pick overall in the 2019 draft.  The Padres signed him on June 2019. He played a couple of seasons in the minors before being making his MLB debut for the Padres on April 8, 2022.  His time with the Padres was short as he along with several other players were traded on AUgust 2, 2022 to the Nationals for Juan Soto and Josh Bell.  He made his debut with the Nationals on August 15, 2022.  He was named to the Major League All Star team in 2024 and 2026.  

Fun fact: He is named after his father Christopher Paul Abrams, Sr.  CJ is short for Chris Junior.  

Between: Shawn Abner and Ed Acosta

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