2025 Bowman Draft BD-146 – Dax Kilby 1st Bowman (Paper) – New York Yankees SS.

This is Kilby’s true 1st Bowman from the 2025 draft class, featuring the clean paper finish (not Chrome, not Refractor). A high-upside prep shortstop out of Georgia, Kilby was selected 39th overall by the Yankees and entered the draft cycle ranked inside ESPN’s Top 30 prospects. He helped lead his high school to its first state championship in 34 years and posted a ridiculous .495 average with an .838 SLG during his senior run.

Scouts rave about the lean 6’2” frame, smooth left-handed swing, and advanced contact skills. He’s drawn comparisons to big-league shortstops like Ketel Marte and Ryan McMahon for his balanced approach and projectable strength. Fun note: he had a real decision between pro baseball and a Clemson scholarship before committing to the draft — that kind of multi-sport athlete background tends to show up in long-term development.

This is the foundational card collectors look for when building out a prospect stash — the 1st Bowman logo on a Yankees shortstop with pedigree and projection.