You’ve got to start them young.
When it comes to baseball, whether it’s playing the game or getting into the trading card hobby, the earlier a child begins, the better—especially if they’re the son or daughter of a Major League ballplayer.
Beckham Aaron Trout is a prime example. He was introduced to baseball cards in a memorable way when his dad, Mike Trout—who happens to be quite the player himself—pulled his own rookie card from the first pack they opened together from a 2009 Bowman box.
Trout shared a video on Instagram of the two opening the box and the first pack. Before doing so, he asked Beckham which card he wanted to find.
“We gotta get you, Daddy,” Beckham said. “I believe it, Daddy. We’ll see.”
Trout tore open the first pack, sorted through a few cards, and then found a rookie card of himself—autographed, no less.
The excitement of pulling a great baseball card, especially one autographed by a three-time MVP like Trout, is incomparable. But pulling your own card for your son? That’s something else entirely.
“No way, dude, no way!” Trout shouted. “Let’s go! We just pulled it. We just pulled a monster! Let’s go, baby!”
Beckham’s expression was priceless, and what he said next showed he’s already a savvy collector.
“Daddy, let’s put it in one of these,” Beckham said, holding up some protective sleeves for the cards.
Smart move, Beckham. While that card is certainly valuable in terms of money, it’s worth far more to you personally.
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