
February means a lot of things to sports fans. The Super Bowl. The start of Spring Training. And perhaps most important of all, the release of 2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball.
This annual rite of โspring is comingโ kicks of the new baseball card season in style, with collectors relishing the renewed chase a new year of cards and the Topps flagship product bring.
But what can collectors find in 2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball? What are the details of the release formats, base set, and hits? And when is the big day?
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The release date for 2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball is scheduled for February 15, 2023 (subject to change).
2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball will of course also be available in a variety of retail blasters and other retail options, but info on those is not yet available, so today weโll focus on hobby offerings.
These hobby offerings include both a standard hobby box and hobby jumbo boxes, which just might be the steal of the release.
2023 Topps Series 1 Hobby Packs have 14 cards per pack. 2023 Topps Series 1 Hobby Jumbo Packs contain 46 cards per pack.
Hobby Boxes contain 24 hobby packs, while Hobby Jumbo boxes contain 10 jumbo packs. 2023 Topps Series 1 Hobby cases consist of 12 boxes per case. Hobby Jumbo cases contain 6 Jumbo Hobby Boxes.
Hobby Boxes are pre-selling for around $90, with Hobby Jumbo boxes pre-selling for $150-160.
Each Hobby Box guarantees one hit per box, either an autograph or relic. Jumbo Hobby Boxes guarantee 3 hits, including at least one autograph.
2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball carries forward the continuity program that is Silver Packs. Hobby Boxes contain 1 Silver Pack per box, while Hobby Jumbo Boxes contain two Silver Packs.
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The 2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball base set consists of 330 cards. The checklist includes the standard mix of veterans and rookie cards, plus League Leaders, Future Stars, and team cards.
The design, which we received a sneak peak of back in September, is a solid design in the opinion of most collectors who have seen it. The cards feature an insert photo and team logo that bring to mind a โscoreboardโ feel.
The use of a second photo on the card front brings to mind classic Topps designs such as 1963, 1983, 1984, and 2003 Topps.
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As with prior Topps flagship products, 2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball offers a variety of color and finishes on its many parallel offerings. Print runs range from the fairly pedestrian to the downright tough to the elusive 1/1.
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Golden Mirror Image Variation Short Prints exist for all 330 cards in the base set. These tough variations feature different photos and golden backs.
100 cards from the base set get Clear variations. Exclusive to standard hobby packs, these are a tough pull with a print run of only 10 copies per card.
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A variety of insert sets dot the 2023 Topps Series 1 baseball product, with a variety of fun themes.
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This new for 2023 insert features pitching duos, both modern and all-time greats.
Parallels include:
Platinum Parallel โ #โd 1/1
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Another new 2023 insert set, this one features members of the 30/30, 40/40, and 20/20/20 clubs.
Parallels include:
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Featuring some of the โbiggest swings of 2022โ with a foil board finish.
Parallels include:
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These playing card-inspired cards celebrate some of the top pitchers of yesterday and today. They are die-cut cards with a foil board finish.
Parallels include:
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Much like 2022 Topps celebrated 1987 Topps, 2023 Topps celebrates the 35th anniversary of 1988 Topps. Wait, 35 years? Damn, that doesnโt feel possible.
While not the most inspired design, 1988 Topps gets to highlight some of the best players of today as well as all-time greats.
Parallel versions include:
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Another new offering, this one features 20 of the gameโs best hitters with a wood grain design.
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Exclusive to hobby and hobby jumbo, these 1/1 cards feature hand-drawn images of top players of today and yesterday.
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This limited set offers players with famous nicknames.
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A little interactive fun seeded 1 per box. Predict the date your superstar will hit a home run, and win exclusive cards.
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Oversized cards that feature league leaders from today and the past on the 1988 Topps design.
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2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball has a number of memorabilia or relic card offerings to let collectors hold a piece of the game in their hands. With a relic or autograph per box, these should be some exciting pulls.
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This 30-card offering features players with a cap logo patch from their City Connect uniform.
Parallels include:
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Features 25 of the most collectible current major league stars paired with a retro logo from their teamโs past.
Parallels include:
The classic junk wax era set again gets featured, this time with relics. Black (/199), Gold (/50 or less), Red (/25 or less) and Platinum (1/1, hobby and hobby jumbo only) parallels are even tougher pulls.
Autographs are always a big draw, and 2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball is no different. The product offers a number of different autograph themes for your chasing delight.
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While the name is vague, that gives that a lot of leeway on the checklist, I guess. Black (/199 or less), Gold (/50), Red (/25) and Platinum (1/1) parallels are also available.
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Like the single-signed version, but with two signatures. Sequentially numbered.
On card autographs of current veterans, rookies, and former players. Parallels include Black (/199 or less), Gold (/50 or less), Red (/25 or less, hobby only) and Platinum (1/1 hobby only).
Featuring autographs of members of the 2022 World Series. Base cards are sequentially numbered to 50 or less, with Red (/25) and Platinum (1/1) parallels.
Autographed card signed by players who appeared in the 2022 postseason. Base cards are sequentially numbered to 50 or less, with Red (/25) and Platinum (1/1) parallels.
1/1 cut signature cards that offer premium pulls and long odds.
Limited cards from 2022 Topps Series 1 Baseball insert sets get signed and numbered to 25 copies or less per card.
Autographs are a key part of any modern baseball card offering. While the autographs in 2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball arenโt guaranteed, or even fully front-and-center in the product, they do offer some great hits, from the usual autographs of young players and stars to some really interesting combined relic/auto cards.
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With a game-used patch and an on-card autograph, these hobby exclusive cards are a hard pull with only 10 copies of each. The checklist features baseball greats past and present.
Parallels include Red (/5) and Platinum (1/1).
Base versions are numbered to 50 copies, with Red (/5) and Platinum (1/1) parallels also available.
Featuring an autograph and a relic from stars of the 2022 World Series Champions. Sequentially numbered to 50 copies with Red (/25 or less) and Platinum (1/1) parallels also available.
Featuring players from the 2022 Postseason with an autograph and a game-used relic. Sequentially numbered to 50 copies with Red (/25 or less) and Platinum (1/1) parallels also available.
Autographed versions of these relic cards are numbered to 10 or fewer.
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Select subjects from the box topper insert set to get sequentially numbered autographs.
2023 Topps has been pre-selling for around $90 for a hobby box and $150-160 for a hobby jumbo box. But how does that compare to prior years? Is flagship Topps a good โbuy and holdโ candidate?
Release | Value |
---|---|
2022 Topps Series 1 Hobby Box | $90 |
2021 Topps Series 1 Hobby Box | $60 |
2020 Topps Series 1 Hobby Box | $80 |
2019 Topps Series 1 Hobby Box | $80 |
As you can see, a look at the last few years shows that while these boxes tend to hold at least most of their value, theyโre not really a good candidate to buy and hold sealed hobby boxes or jumbos.
This isnโt shocking, as flagship Topps is a baseline product meant to be opened, not hoarded.
What about singles? While flagship Topps cards may not sell for the prices of some of the more premium brands, there is value to be found here, for sure.
From a base set perspective, itโs usually all about the rookie cards when it comes to top value. Some years get an exciting rookie card, like 2022 Topps and the Wander Franco rookie card within. In PSA 10, the card sells for $25-40. Parallel versions, which are a tougher pull, sell for significantly more in PSA 10, ranging from a little more to hundreds of dollars.
The 2023 rookie class looks promising, but thatโ not always the case. Both the 2020 and 2021 Topps rookie classes donโt have a player on the level of Franco. Sure, there are players of considerable promise, but none offer the potential (or the value) of Franco.
Topps Rookie Card | PSA 10 Recent Comp |
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2022 Topps Wander Franco #215 | $25-40 |
2021 Topps Alec Bohm #277 | $15 |
2020 Topps Bo Bichette #78 | $20-25 |
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The drop of Topps Series 1 is a bit of a hobby holiday, and 2023 should be no different. Itโs a good time to reflect on the past hobby year, look forward to 2023, and it gives us a little taste of spring and summer when we can really use it.
Breaking a box of 2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball? Love the design? Hate the design? Looking forward to any particular hits? Let us know at card_lines on Twitter.
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Here is the full 2023 Topps Series 1 baseball checklist which includes Juan Soto in the iconic and prestigious #1 slot.
wdt_ID | Set | Number | Player | Team | Rookie? |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Base | 1 | Juan Soto | San Diego Padresโข | |
2 | Base | 2 | Zach Thompson | Pittsburgh Piratesยฎ | |
3 | Base | 3 | Bryce Harper | Philadelphia Philliesยฎ | |
4 | Base | 4 | Yadier Molina | St. Louis Cardinalsยฎ | |
5 | Base | 5 | Albert Pujols | St. Louis Cardinalsยฎ | |
6 | Base | 6 | Paul Blackburn | Oakland Athleticsโข | |
7 | Base | 7 | Bobby Witt Jr. | Kansas City Royalsยฎ | |
8 | Base | 8 | Sam Moll | Oakland Athleticsโข | |
9 | Base | 9 | Scott Barlow | Kansas City Royalsยฎ | |
10 | Base | 10 | Trevor Story | Boston Red Soxยฎ | |
11 | Base | 11 | Rafael Devers | Boston Red Soxยฎ | |
12 | Base | 12 | Jeffrey Springs | Tampa Bay Raysโข | |
13 | Base | 13 | Giovanny Gallegos | St. Louis Cardinalsยฎ | |
14 | Base | 14 | Brandon Drury | San Diego Padresโข | |
15 | Base | 15 | Michael Grove | Los Angeles Dodgersยฎ | Rookie |
16 | Base | 16 | Nolan Gorman | St. Louis Cardinalsยฎ | Rookie |
17 | Base | 17 | Shohei Ohtani | Angelsยฎ | |
18 | Base | 18 | Tanner Scott | Miami Marlinsยฎ | |
19 | Base | 19 | Joey Votto | Cincinnati Redsยฎ | |
20 | Base | 20 | Pete Alonso | New York Metsยฎ | |
21 | Base | 21 | Max Scherzer | New York Metsยฎ | |
22 | Base | 22 | Clayton Kershaw | Los Angeles Dodgersยฎ | |
23 | Base | 23 | Fernando Tatis Jr. | San Diego Padresโข | |
24 | Base | 24 | Miguel Cabrera | Detroit Tigersยฎ | |
25 | Base | 25 | Byron Buxton | Minnesota Twinsยฎ | |
26 | Base | 26 | Trent Grisham | San Diego Padresโข | |
27 | Base | 27 | Mike Trout | Angelsยฎ | |
28 | Base | 28 | Corey Knebel | Philadelphia Philliesยฎ | |
29 | Base | 29 | Trevor Rogers | Miami Marlinsยฎ | |
30 | Base | 30 | Kenley Jansen | Atlanta Bravesโข | |
31 | Base | 31 | Riley Greene | Detroit Tigersยฎ | Rookie |
32 | Base | 32 | Jordan Montgomery | St. Louis Cardinalsยฎ | |
33 | Base | 33 | Kyle Farmer | Cincinnati Redsยฎ | |
34 | Base | 34 | Zack Thompson | St. Louis Cardinalsยฎ | Rookie |
35 | Base | 35 | CJ Abrams | Washington Nationalsยฎ | Future Stars |
36 | Base | 36 | Brandon Lowe | Tampa Bay Raysโข | |
37 | Base | 37 | Josh Smith | Texas Rangersยฎ | Rookie |
38 | Base | 38 | Jorge Mateo | Baltimore Oriolesยฎ | |
39 | Base | 39 | Adam Wainwright | St. Louis Cardinalsยฎ | |
40 | Base | 40 | Keegan Thompson | Chicago Cubsยฎ | |
41 | Base | 41 | Brian Serven | Colorado Rockiesโข | Rookie |
42 | Base | 42 | Franchy Cordero | Boston Red Soxยฎ | |
43 | Base | 43 | Paul Goldschmidt | St. Louis Cardinalsยฎ | |
44 | Base | 43 | Freddie Freeman | Los Angeles Dodgersยฎ | |
45 | Base | 43 | Jeff McNeil | New York Metsยฎ | |
46 | Base | 44 | Jesรบs Sรกnchez | Miami Marlinsยฎ | |
47 | Base | 45 | Gerrit Cole | New York Yankeesยฎ | |
48 | Base | 46 | Jorge Alfaro | San Diego Padresโข | |
49 | Base | 47 | Ryan Mountcastle | Baltimore Oriolesยฎ | |
50 | Base | 48 | Jacob deGrom | New York Metsยฎ | |
51 | Base | 49 | Mitch Haniger | Seattle Marinersโข | |
52 | Base | 50 | Mookie Betts | Los Angeles Dodgersยฎ | Rookie |
53 | Base | 51 | Chas McCormick | Houston Astrosยฎ | |
54 | Base | 52 | Matthew Liberatore | St. Louis Cardinalsยฎ | |
55 | Base | 53 | Dylan Cease | Chicago White Soxยฎ | |
56 | Base | 54 | Marcus Stroman | Chicago Cubsยฎ | Rookie |
57 | Base | 55 | Cristian Javier | Houston Astrosยฎ | |
58 | Base | 56 | Jermaine Palacios | Minnesota Twinsยฎ | Rookie |
59 | Base | 57 | Ha-Seong Kim | San Diego Padresโข | |
60 | Base | 58 | Ivรกn Herrera | St. Louis Cardinalsยฎ | |
61 | Base | 59 | Eduardo Rodriguez | Detroit Tigersยฎ | |
62 | Base | 60 | Josh Rojas | Arizona Diamondbacksยฎ | |
63 | Base | 61 | Tyrone Taylor | Milwaukee Brewersโข | |
64 | Base | 62 | Aaron Judge | New York Yankeesยฎ | |
65 | Base | 63 | C.J. Cron | Colorado Rockiesโข | |
66 | Base | 64 | Josh Donaldson | New York Yankeesยฎ | |
67 | Base | 65 | Triston McKenzie | Cleveland Guardiansโข | Rookie |
68 | Base | 66 | Brandon Crawford | San Francisco Giantsยฎ | |
69 | Base | 67 | Travis Swaggerty | Pittsburgh Piratesยฎ | Rookie |
70 | Base | 68 | William Contreras | Atlanta Bravesโข | |
71 | Base | 69 | Caleb Kilian | Chicago Cubsยฎ | |
72 | Base | 70 | Darin Ruf | New York Metsยฎ | |
73 | Base | 71 | Merrill Kelly | Arizona Diamondbacksยฎ | |
74 | Base | 72 | Jon Berti | Miami Marlinsยฎ | |
75 | Base | 73 | Jon Gray | Texas Rangersยฎ | |
76 | Base | 74 | Tarik Skubal | Detroit Tigersยฎ | Rookie |
77 | Base | 75 | JT Brubaker | Pittsburgh Piratesยฎ | |
78 | Base | 76 | Josh Winckowski | Boston Red Soxยฎ | |
79 | Base | 77 | Kyle Bradish | Baltimore Oriolesยฎ | |
80 | Base | 78 | Sonny Gray | Minnesota Twinsยฎ | |
81 | Base | 79 | Tyler O'Neill | St. Louis Cardinalsยฎ | |
82 | Base | 80 | Tanner Rainey | Washington Nationalsยฎ | |
83 | Base | 81 | Ozzie Albies | Atlanta Bravesโข | |
84 | Base | 82 | Framber Valdez | Houston Astrosยฎ | |
85 | Base | 82 | Justin Verlander | Houston Astrosยฎ | |
86 | Base | 82 | Alek Manoah | Toronto Blue Jaysยฎ | |
87 | Base | 83 | Tylor Megill | New York Metsยฎ | Rookie |
88 | Base | 84 | Toronto Blue Jaysยฎ | Toronto Blue Jaysยฎ | |
89 | Base | 85 | Max Stassi | Angelsยฎ | Rookie |
90 | Base | 86 | Gregory Soto | Detroit Tigersยฎ | Rookie |
91 | Base | 87 | Ethan Small | Milwaukee Brewersโข | |
92 | Base | 88 | Luis Robert | Chicago White Soxยฎ | Rookie |
93 | Base | 89 | Brett Baty | New York Metsยฎ | |
94 | Base | 90 | Korey Lee | Houston Astrosยฎ | Rookie |
95 | Base | 91 | Josh Naylor | Cleveland Guardiansโข | Rookie |
96 | Base | 92 | Triston Casas | Boston Red Soxยฎ | |
97 | Base | 93 | Angelsยฎ | Angelsยฎ | Rookie |
98 | Base | 94 | Oswald Peraza | New York Yankeesยฎ | |
99 | Base | 95 | Jonah Bride | Oakland Athleticsโข | |
100 | Base | 96 | Kyle Gibson | Philadelphia Philliesยฎ |
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