2026 Topps: Paul Skenes has been nothing short of great in his short career. He has a 1.96 ERA through his first two years, a Cy Young and an ERA title.
I really like the design on this set. No arguments with most of Topps' choices. I haven't been this excited about a design in a while. Great photo for Clayton Kershaw who retired after a Hall of Fame career.
Youngsters in the sports. Matt Shaw had a solid first season with the Chicago Cubs hitting 13 home runs.
Maybe the greatest pitcher of his era.
1991 Topps Baseball, Diamante Parallel (Hanger Box exclusive) and a Profiles by Ken Griffey Jr. I've always liked the Diamante look. The others are okay but don't really move the needle for me. James Wood struck out a league leading 221 times last season but had 31 dingers as well.
This Green Parallel Big Ticket Player insert is a good-looking card and is #/99.
Fun photos like these are always something I look forward to.
I really enjoy League Leader cards, and these are nice. I do wish they had the season (2026) somewhere on the fronts.
I like that the borders aren't white all around the card, the team logo is prominent, the player's name is easy to read, and even the abbreviated team name in the corner. Many small details along with the cloth/stitch look really work for me.
Crazy amazing start to his career.
I like the design on this year's Stars of MLB as well with team colors in the background being a nice bonus.
These team cards are done well with the exception that they don't give individual stat numbers for the team leaders. Such an easy fix but Topps keeps omitting those. We end it with a Titans of the Game. I'm not sure about the design but I'm always up for an Ohtani pull. Great box of cards and lots of fun.
BREAKDOWN:
59 – Total Cards
13 – RC
2 – Diamante Foil
2 – All-Star Rookie Cup
2 – 1991 Topps Baseball
1 – Team Card
1 – Future Stars
1 – Retired Great
1 – League Leaders
1 – Big Ticket Player
1 – Stars of MLB
1 – Titans of the Game
1 – Green Parallel #/99
1 – Profiles by Ken Griffey Jr.
59 – Total Cards
13 – RC
2 – Diamante Foil
2 – All-Star Rookie Cup
2 – 1991 Topps Baseball
1 – Team Card
1 – Future Stars
1 – Retired Great
1 – League Leaders
1 – Big Ticket Player
1 – Stars of MLB
1 – Titans of the Game
1 – Green Parallel #/99
1 – Profiles by Ken Griffey Jr.
That Ohtani insert is a nice looking pull. And I love seeing Kershaw's full career stats on the back of his sunset card. Kudos to Topps for giving collectors this card.
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