Hickory Crawdads Trading Card Sets: What to Know

Quick answer

For tracking current prospects and the latest roster, choose the 2025 Team Card Set. For building a historical collection or filling gaps from a specific season, the 2016 or 2017 sets offer lower prices and a look at past Rangers affiliates.

What each set covers

Hickory Crawdads team card sets are produced by Choice Sports Cards (or Choice Card Set for the 2017 set) and capture the mid-season or Opening Day roster for a given year. The 2016 and 2017 sets are mid-season releases, while the 2024 set covers Opening Day and the 2025 set is mid-season. This means the 2024 set may miss players who joined later in the year, while the 2025 set includes the full summer roster.

Each set is officially licensed and focuses solely on the Hickory Crawdads, the Single-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. If you follow Rangers prospects, these sets are a direct way to collect players as they develop through the minors.

Price and value differences

The older sets (2016 and 2017) are priced around $6.50–$6.70, making them an affordable entry point for collectors on a budget or those looking to complete a full run of Crawdads years. The 2024 set is $7.44, and the 2025 set is $11.04. The higher price on the 2025 set reflects its newer release and likely larger print run costs, not necessarily more cards or better quality.

If you are primarily interested in collecting recent players or potential future MLB talent, the 2025 set offers the most current roster. If you want to save money and still get a full team set, the older options deliver the same format at a lower cost.

Roster depth and player recognition

The 2025 set features 32 players, while the 2017 set lists 35. The 2024 Opening Day set and 2016 set have similar counts. The actual number of cards in each set is not specified, so you should expect a card for each rostered player plus possibly a cover card or special card (the 2016 set mentions a cover card and a DEC card).

If you are a prospect collector, the 2025 set includes names like Pablo Guerrero and Sebastian Walcott (who appears in the 2024 set as well), giving you two chances to collect a high-profile prospect. The older sets feature players who have since moved up or out of the organization, which can be valuable for historical collections but less relevant for tracking current talent.

How to choose the right team card set

• Start with your goal: If you want to track current prospects or collect the newest Rangers farm talent, pick the 2025 set. If you are filling a year-by-year collection or want a lower-cost entry, choose an older set like 2016 or 2017.
• Consider the roster timing: The 2024 set is Opening Day roster; the 2025 set is mid-season. If you want to include players who joined mid-year, the 2025 set is better. If you prefer the exact Opening Day squad, go with 2024. Check whether the set is Opening Day or mid-season to match your roster preference.
• Budget vs. recency: The 2025 set costs $11.04, while older sets range from $6.50 to $7.44. If you want the latest roster and are willing to pay more, the 2025 set is the clear choice. If you are on a tighter budget, the 2016 or 2017 sets offer similar value at a lower price.

Set details at a glance

• Hickory Crawdads 2025 Team Card Set #2: 2025 mid-season roster set from Choice Sports Cards featuring 32 players including Pablo Guerrero, Sebastian Walcott, and Brooks Fowler. This is the most current set available, ideal for tracking the newest Rangers prospects as they develop through the minors.

  

• Hickory Crawdads 2016 Team Set #2: 2016 mid-season set from Choice Sports Cards featuring 30+ players including Peter Fairbanks, Dylan Moore, and Jonathan Hernandez. A budget-friendly option for collectors who want a historical snapshot of the Crawdads roster, including players who later reached the majors.

  

Which set fits you best?

Best for

• Prospect collectors who want the newest Rangers farm talent
• Collectors building a complete year-by-year Hickory Crawdads run

Not ideal for

• Fans who only want autographed or memorabilia cards (these are base team sets)
• Collectors seeking a single star player card (sets include the full roster, not individual stars)