Guide To 2022 Topps Series 2 Rookies
Intro To The 2022 Topps Series 2 Rookies
Looking for some 2022 Topps Series Hobby Boxes? Pick one up on eBay. Or get one on StockX Like I did with Series 1, I’ve broken down the rookie hitters you’ll find in Series 2 into different tiers. 1: The hitters are worth the rip. 2: If I felt cautiously optimistic, these are the hitters I would consider. 3: The hitters with such a high risk that the rewards are likely not worth the headache. 4: Hitters with little to no value in the hobby. This article covers only the hitters; check out my other article on 2022 Topps Series 2 rookie pitchers. Wander Franco’s rookie card debut was in Series 1, but he’s also included in Series 2. Most collectors and investors will probably opt for the Series 1 version, but I’d imagine his Series 2 card will also be pretty popular.Tier 1 Of The Guide To 2022 Topps Series 2 Rookies
Oneil Cruz, SS in Pittsburgh Pirates organization (#537)
Age: 23 | Bats: L | Throws: R | ETA: 2022 According to Baseball America:- Pittsburgh Pirates #1 prospect (in-season, 2022 rankings)
- MLB #11 prospect (in-season, 2022 rankings)
- Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 70 | Speed: 60 | Fielding: 50 | Arm: 60 | Overall: 65
Season (Age) |
Name |
Level |
G |
H |
2B |
HR |
SB |
BB% |
K% |
BA |
OBP |
SLG |
2016 (17) |
Oneil Cruz |
FRk |
55 |
55 |
18 |
0 |
11 |
10.5% |
21.0% |
.294 |
.367 |
.444 |
2017 (18) |
Oneil Cruz |
A |
105 |
94 |
11 |
10 |
8 |
8.2% |
30.1% |
.237 |
.297 |
.350 |
2018 (19) |
Oneil Cruz |
A |
103 |
115 |
25 |
14 |
11 |
7.7% |
22.6% |
.286 |
.343 |
.488 |
2019 (20) |
Oneil Cruz |
A&AA |
73 |
79 |
15 |
8 |
11 |
8.2% |
25.3% |
.298 |
.356 |
.476 |
2021 (22) |
Oneil Cruz |
AA&AAA |
69 |
84 |
16 |
17 |
19 |
9.3% |
22.9% |
.310 |
.375 |
.594 |
2022 (23) |
Oneil Cruz |
AAA |
43 |
37 |
5 |
7 |
10 |
12.5% |
25.0% |
.216 |
.330 |
.392 |
Josh Lowe, OF in Tampa Bay Rays organization (#479)
Age: 24 | Bats: L | Throws: R | ETA: 2022 According to Baseball America:- Tampa Bay Rays #2 prospect (in-season, 2022 rankings)
- MLB #44 prospect (in-season, 2022 rankings)
- Grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 60 | Speed: 70 | Fielding: 60 | Arm: 60 | Overall: 55
Season (Age) |
Name |
Level |
G |
H |
2B |
HR |
SB |
BB% |
K% |
BA |
OBP |
SLG |
2016 (18) |
Josh Lowe |
Rk |
54 |
43 |
6 |
5 |
2 |
17.3% |
27.6% |
.249 |
.374 |
.405 |
2017 (19) |
Josh Lowe |
A |
118 |
122 |
26 |
8 |
22 |
8.3% |
28.4% |
.268 |
.326 |
.386 |
2018 (20) |
Josh Lowe |
A+ |
105 |
95 |
25 |
6 |
18 |
10.3% |
25.7% |
.238 |
.322 |
.361 |
2019 (21) |
Josh Lowe |
AA |
121 |
113 |
23 |
18 |
30 |
11.4% |
25.4% |
.252 |
.341 |
.442 |
2021 (23) |
Josh Lowe |
AAA |
111 |
117 |
28 |
22 |
26 |
13.0% |
26.2% |
.291 |
.381 |
.535 |
2022 (24) |
Josh Lowe |
AAA |
24 |
26 |
9 |
5 |
2 |
9.7% |
37.9% |
.283 |
.350 |
.544 |
Wander Franco, Tampa Bay Rays SS (#367)
Age: 21 | Bats: S | Throws: R | On 10-day IL According to Baseball America-
Tampa Bay Rays #1 prospect (2021 rankings)
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MLB #1 prospect (2021 rankings)
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Grades: Hit: 80 | Power: 60 | Speed: 50 | Fielding: 50 | Arm: 55 | Overall: 70
Season (Age) |
Name |
Level |
G |
H |
XBH |
BB% |
K% |
BA |
OBP |
SLG |
OPS+ |
WAR |
2021 (20) |
Wander Franco |
MLB |
70 |
81 |
30 |
7.8% |
12.0% |
.288 |
.347 |
.463 |
128 |
2.4 |
2022 (21) |
Wander Franco |
MLB |
45 |
48 |
17 |
5.3% |
10.5% |
.270 |
.305 |
.421 |
117 |
1.3 |