You are purchasing a 2023 Panini Elite Extra edition First Round Materials card #FR-CHK serial numbered 3/3 of Colin Houck. The card has a piece of the Mets logo with elegant orange, blue and white elegant stitching guaranteed by Panini America. The card showcases Colin Houck in high resolution photography to the left of the patch.  There is a blue and white abstract “x shape” design to draw your eye to the patch. The serial number is carefully placed in sterling silver foiling that does not interfere with the design of the card. As an added bonus, you will receive a 2023 Elite Extra Edition card #157 and a Future Star Status card #FS-5 of Colin Houck.  These cards are an absolute must have for any Colin Houck, prospector, or any New York Mets Draft system collector/fan/investor!      

Colin Houck (born September 30, 2004) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the New York Mets organization.

Amateur career

Houck grew up in Lilburn, Georgia, and attended Parkview High School, where he was a member of the baseball and football teams. As a quarterback, he passed for 2,142 yards and 19 touchdowns during his junior football season. Ranked a 3 star QB by Rivals, 247, and Houck batted .412 with 15 home runs, 44 RBIs, 43 runs scored, and nine stolen bases during his junior season. Houck passed for 2,189 yards and 24 touchdowns and set Parkview's school record for career passing yards during his senior season. He was named a preseason All-American entering his senior baseball season.  Houck batted .487 with eight home runs, 50 RBIs, 56 runs scored, and 16 stolen bases as a senior and was named the Georgia Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year. Houck had committed to play college baseball at Mississippi State prior to signing with the Mets. He had also been recruited by Georgia Tech to play football.

Professional career

Houck was selected by the New York Mets with the 32nd overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the team on July 14, 2023, and received an over-slot signing bonus of $2.75 million.

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