NL ROY front runner

Nolan McLean

New York Mets · baseball

Nolan McLean Red Rookie card is on the 2026 Bowman Red RC Baseball checklist. Only a Rookie of the Year winner can redeem.

Last sold $1.89Oct 10, 2026

BoxNo box
RoleSitting
BookBuilding
PrintIn line

7.0 IP, 2 ER, 5 K, BB @ TEX · 0/14d · 18 prints · last $1.89 vs $2.00 FMV

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Official Hobby: hobby slang · redemptions

Season

2026 season

ERA: 3.16
IP: 179.2
SO: 194
WHIP: 1.17
GS: 31

Redemption status

Active

Nolan McLean is active in the 2026 Bowman Red RC Baseball checklist. Still eligible for this redemption program. Sal Stewart is another name in that race.

Games

Last game

NYM 7–2 TEXW

@ TEX · Wed, Sep 23

Highlights

7.0 IP, 2 ER, 5 K, BB

Wed, Sep 23

Upcoming

Off

No next game on the slate

Red Rookie

Chrome #80 · Base #85

FMV

$2.00

90d · vs last refresh

Window

Last sold

$1.89

Oct 10

PriceNeutral

VolumeBuilding18 prints · 11/14d

Sep 27Sep 30Oct 3Oct 6Oct 10

Volume

Official Hobby: comps and raw · how to price

Market lean

Nolan McLean anchors the New York Mets rotation with a dependable 3.16 ERA and 179.2 innings of steady work, yet his 2026 Bowman Chrome Red RC singles continue to trade quietly for pocket change on active BIN lists.

Overall market

Securing a steady rotation spot with the New York Mets, right-hander Nolan McLean handled 31 starts spanning 179.2 innings in 2026, putting up a 3.16 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 194 strikeouts. That volume builds directly on his eight-start look in 2025 where he threw 48.0 frames with a 2.06 ERA.

Transaction flow on raw singles remains active with a climbing drift, anchored by a recent $1.89 sold print on the 2026 Bowman Chrome Red RC. Buyers hunting affordable binder pieces can grab these BIN listings for pocket change.

That transaction tape aligns with his final September appearance against the Rangers, where he tossed seven scoreless-eligible frames of two-run ball with five strikeouts and a single walk to earn a win. Collectors eyeing patient holds can watch his progression following stops through Binghamton and Syracuse.

Hobby takeaway

Hold his 2026 Bowman Chrome Red RC parallel as collectors watch for sustained rotation success. Chase numbered chrome cards if the strikeout totals hold up.

Performance notes

Season lines, role, and the box score levers that move the Red RC chase and checklist.

Working deep into games for the New York Mets rotation, pitcher Nolan McLean turned in 31 starts across 179.2 innings with a 3.16 ERA and 194 strikeouts. On September 23 against Texas, the right-hander cruised through 7.0 innings while surrendering 2 earned runs with 5 strikeouts and a walk to secure a 7-2 win. That heavy workload gives the arm plenty of raw volume for collectors tracking stable rotation pieces.

About

Nolan McLean is an ultra-athletic, incredibly rare 6'4" two way phenom hailing from Willow Spring, North Carolina. After a highly celebrated dual threat collegiate career at Oklahoma State, where he split time as an explosive power hitting outfielder and a high velocity closer, McLean was drafted by the New York Mets. He rapidly surged through the minor league pipeline by successfully balancing both disciplines, crushing towering home runs with 70-grade raw power while simultaneously stifling batters on the mound with a blistering 98 to 100 MPH fastball and high spin slider mix.

Key notes: 2023: Selected 3rd Round (No. 91 Overall) by the New York Mets in the 2023 MLB; Draft; 2024: Named an MiLB Organization All Star as a legitimate two way contributor; 2025: Promoted to the Major Leagues, logging his official MLB debut; 2026: Maintained Red Rookie Redemption eligibility while showcasing dynamic utility power and high leverage arm talent.