Just another glaring omission by Topps. However, given the young arms in the Diamondbacks pipeline and the MLB struggles, there is more and more sentiment leaning towards a future bullpen role where his fastball can play up. Hobby only. This year we are getting at the very least short prints of Spencer Torkelson, Julio Rodriguez, and Bobby Witt Jr. (as of the time of writing) which is great news for collectors and the hobby. Given the rough go of it in 2021, I am keeping Cabrera in Tier 3. Relies on that arm slot to keep hitters off balance and generate weak contact. Oh well. Jake McCarthy - Diamondbacks - Speedy outfielder that should be able to play all three outfield positions as his speed gives him a strong defensive foundation.
If he gets to that mid-rotation starter potential, its Tier 3 upside. Unless they do NNO SPs for Witt/JRod/Tork, this is the worst checklist for any single Topps release I can remember. Mid-90s fastball with a plus slider. Roansy Contreras - Pirates - Acquired from the Yankees along with Maikol Escotto, Miguel Yajure, and Canaan Smith-Njigba for Jameson Taillon prior to the 2021 season. The autograph seekers say hes a very tough auto to get. We will update this article as soon as the checklist is out. Sinker, slider, and changeup without much velocity. Just a brutal rookie slate. 87BA-JKR John Kruk - Philadelphia Phillies. Like many others, the value of Topps Series 2 wax depends on the strength of the rookie class.
When shes not fighting stigma or exploring Baseball Savant visuals, you can find Nicole enjoying a cup of coffee and a good book. High end CSW rates, limits hard contact, gets a lot of ground balls, etc. So, how does the value of this storied product hold up on the open market?
A Tier None backup catcher profile unless the unlikely outcome of his small sample success turning into large sample success comes out of left field (or from behind the dish in this case). Hes on the verge of Tier 3 for me, but Im not completely bought in yet, so he gets a top of Tier None slot for now. The checklist for these carries 25 current or former All-Stars and contains the following parallels: Gold (/50), Red (/10), Platinum (1/1).
Strikeout rates were in the danger zone over 30% in his 2021 debut season. That approach leads to low contact rates but decent OBP which will keep him employed in the short term. Theres always a ton of short prints, autographs, and memorabilia cards. Backend rotation starter with a full complement of pitches in his arsenal. No Suzuki? After five lackluster starts, Sanmartin was sent down to Triple-A where hes also struggled. Given his previous crushing of Triple-A and that small but sweet taste of success, the hype train was in absolute full effect throughout the off-season.
15 years later, we celebrate the newest generation of MLB Stars. He hasnt pitched since he went on the COVID injured list in mid-May, he was living in top 20 starting pitcher territory. His lack of in-game power and positional versatility will limit his big league opportunities. REFRACTOR PARALLELS: Red #/75, Black #/25, Platinum 1/1.
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It wasnt exactly the best of results with an 8.44 ERA through 9 relief appearances and he got sent back to Triple-A in mid-May, where he resumed starting games. See what they go for on eBay. Last year Topps sold 2021 Series 2 Hobby boxes for $79.99 direct from their website and I expect to see the same this year. Serial numbered #/10 or less. Too often he seems to be trending towards a streaky Quad A bat that strikes out more than youd like without showing the in-game power that his raw pop promises. The Chrome cards within can be limited Refractors and autographs.
A bit surprising given the Rays penchant for getting the better side of trades. Came up in late August last year as an injury replacement for David Bote. There are a handful of insert sets in the 2022 Topps Series 2 release.
Of the two, the second feels more likely and with him going unclaimed on waivers already once this year, it results in a Tier None ranking for me. Full-time run was a question given the Blue Jays depth. Jon Heasley - Royals - Versatile arm that can provide value as a backend starter or innings eater out of the bullpen. If Lowe had more than an average hit tool, he would be in Tier 2. Printed on foilboard. Hans Crouse - Phillies - Currently moonlighting as a pitcher for the Phillies, but come Christmas time, this man has plans at Nakatomi Plaza. #367 is the MVP Meets Rookie combo card with Harper. Here are some of the highlights. If you want to know more about the differences between Series 1 and Series 2, check out our overview. High-end SP2 pitchers with additional positive factors such as team, arsenal, pedigree, etc. Looks to mostly induce ground balls by throwing an 86 mph cutter roughly 70% of the time that ends up on the glove side of the plate most of the time. Had a decent 2021 debut but has not repeated in the few innings hes gotten with the big league club in 2022. I only care about true base rookies like most true collectors. Is mostly throwing a curveball as his second pitch and not really doing much with anything else. The rocket arm will bale him out, but the rest of the fielding game isnt his forte. 21 cards.
Add in some timing distractions hell throw into his delivery to get that extra bit of deception a la Johnny Cueto. Series 2 follows the same base card design as Series 1. The table below shows the raw card values for the players mentioned in recent Topps Series 2 releases. Angel Zerpa - Royals - Back-end rotation arm who made one really nice start at the end of 2021 after spending most of the year in Double-A. Look for 1 exclusive insert card per pack on average. The slider is at a minimum above average and it has been quite effective this year with a very strong 31.5% CSW. Hell throw any of his four pitches - changeup, sinker, slider, 4-seamer with the changeup being the one most leaned upon in his MLB stint in 2022 at roughly 35%. On the other hand, I think it is much more likely that he ends up as a 4th outfielder type and that has me putting him at the top of Tier None. Then again, when you have a practical monopoly on the business, you dont have to care about quality. But he wouldnt sign any autos for the fans. Not great Bob. Matt Brash - Mariners - He debuted in 2022, but got called up in late September 2021 and never pitched. Variety of other secondary pitches in his arsenal that hes tried to find success with but has yet to really do so. The set builds on the 2022 Topps Series 1 Baseball offering. Another debut, Sweet Shades captures top players wearing sunglasses. Each Hobby box has one pack and each HTA Jumbo box has two packs. He barely even looked at us when we asked. Another player that is going into that Tier None bucket of generic relievers. Lots of missing names on the rookie list. The sky is the limit with Cruz given his physical talents. At the moment, given his poor performance in 2022 and his future bullpen risk, hes getting slotted into the top half of Tier None. Just know that the three we know of - Tork, J-Rod, and Witt, are all Tier 1 players and will be highly desirable - likely the most desired cards in the product. So while the raw rookie base value isnt very inspiring, lets see how the hits perform. This also applies to pre-order items ordered at the same time as in-stock items. HTA Jumbo Configuration:46 cards per pack, 10 packs per box, 6 boxes per case. His arm slot and constant mixing of speeds and angles is how he will be successful. Hobby only. On to the hits, the 2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball checklist has many signed cards in play. 2 relics NO AUTO. Cooper Criswell - Angels - Tall, skinny pitcher that throws from an almost sidearm slot. 14 cards. A double plus fastball that he throws about 70% of the time, and why not when its as good as he is. No-Hit Club Showcasing pitchers who have thrown no-hitters during their MLB careers. Good job Topps. Limited to one use per coupon per customer. Those are numbered to 10 or less. All teams listed in the Main Attraction section below are the teams shown on the card and not necessarily the team that they are currently on due to trades, free agency, etc. I am a little bit on the fence here with McCarthy - there is some potential for a Tier 3 everyday regular that hits 10 home runs, steals 20 bases, hits .240 - .250 and gets to play daily because of his outfield defense.
Most likely outcome is that middle-inning relief role that he won out of Spring Training. Currently, he falls into that Tier None bucket of generic relievers. This Live Look was from the end of April, and since then, Cruz has been out to prove Jake WRONG. NEW! Sinker slider approach and will mix in an occasional changeup. April 2022 was the downside of the Oneil Cruz experience, and its rough, so go in with open eyes if you are collecting his cards. Looks like a poor checklist. The 2022 MLB Season continues, and Topps Baseball Series 2 captures more of the excitement of the game, arriving in stores June 2022. Hes mostly relying on getting ground balls and avoiding barrels with a variety of pitches. Exclusively found in Hobby Jumbo boxes. A fastball in the mid to high 90s is his go-to pitch with a couple of different breakers that havent reached their potential yet. Four to five years ago the hit tool and having Coors field as a future home ballpark probably would have seen Welker potentially wouldve been in consideration for a Tier 2 slotting. 100 cards. Collect the whole set which started in Series 1, and will conclude in Update Series, to make a 90-card set. Evidently there isnt enough cash in the Topps budget to do research with the Major League clubs. Oliver Ortega - Angels - Classic Tier None middle reliever with an above average two-pitch mix and below average command. 2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball Insert Parallels Breakdown. He throws a sweeping slider that is his main secondary that at its best is a whiff generator. An aggressive hitter that makes a good amount of contact that results in a low strikeout rate but also a very low walk rate. The checklist features players not featured in the initial release and rookie cards for the games top new stars. HOBBY/HTA JUMBO Exclusive NEW! Is there really no jack suwinski in this checklist??? Features a plus 96-99 fastball, a plus hard changeup in the 92-94 range, and above average slider and curveball. Can you believe it..!! Add in a PED suspension costing him half the 2021 season and recently announced season-ending shoulder surgery and Welker plummets into Tier None. This year is no different. I will include them in the Flagship write up for the Series in which they have a base rookie card. Yohel Pozo - Rangers - Primarily a catcher but is probably better suited to a 1B/DH role given his size and lack of mobility behind the dish. Printed on foilboard. Blue Parallel - limited Black Parallel - #d to 299 Gold Parallel - #d to 75 Red Parallel - #d to 10 Platinum Parallel - #d 1/1 Autograph Parallel (select subjects) - #d to 10 or less, NEW! The base design is the same that we saw in 2022 Topps Series 1 - go check out my article on Series 1 if you are interested in hearing my thoughts on it. We are enthusiasts and investors as well, differences between Series 1 and Series 2, 2020 Topps Mookie Betts Hollywood SSSP (Raw), 2018 Ronald Acuna Jr. Salute to The Mick The next 3 cards of this 9-card set paying homage to Mickey Mantle. I also noticed that (the now retired) Gerardo Parra is getting a second base card as well. Adley R and Nolan Gorman missed the deadline. More of a floor projection than a ceiling projection which keeps him in Tier None as opposed to Tier 3. The 2022 Topps flagship design takes on a more minimalist design than in previous years, something many collectors appreciate. Dont expect any life-changing cards in Series 2. Theres enough floor with some ceiling to keep him out of Tier None and in Tier 3. At least we got Cruz. Hes always been a contact over a power guy and done that well, but his 2022 season, all spent in the minors, has been rough, to say the least. Debuted with the Twins in 2021 and then signed with the Lotte Giants in the Korean Baseball League (KBO). The 2022 MLB Season continues, and Topps Baseball Series 2 captures more of the excitement of the game, arriving in stores June 2022. Juan Yepez - Cardinals - Acquired from the Braves in 2017 for Mat Adams and long after that trade faded from the memory banks, Yepez popped almost out of nowhere in 2021. 1:10 packs. Wow. 
to be found here. 1 per retail pack RETAIL EXCLUSIVE Red Parallel - #d to 75 Black Parallel - #d to 25 Platinum Parallel - #d 1/1, CHROME Stars of MLB - 1:10 retail packs RETAIL EXCLUSIVE Red Refractor - #d to 75 Black Refractor - #d to 25 Superfractor - #d 1/1, Commemorative Batting Helmet Cards 50 players are featured alongside commemorative textured batting helmets. Soft tosser that is looking to generate weak contact and ground balls. Products marked as online only on our website are not available in store. There may have been a Tier 3 player here years ago. There is also the second round of the unannounced Home Field Advantage insert from Series 1. Here are the top deals on Jumbo boxes currently listed on eBay. Im pretty sure he eventually makes his way in the future to the Nationals and Red Sox orgs as well. Jose Siri - Astros - Siri put up some eye-opening surface level stats in his 21 games of rookie-debut work in 2021 leading to him getting a job out of Spring Training on the Astros MLB roster. Hobby and Jumbo boxes will be released first, on June 8. 1-of 1-hand-drawn art featuring MLB stars and legends. Suddenly we were seeing a potential ace, and then he went under the knife in March of 2022 to clean up loose bodies in his elbow. What memorabilia and relics are available in the Topps Series 2 release? Greg Deichmann - Cubs - At his best, hes a plus OBP corner power bat or perhaps even a Hunter Renfroe type without the plus defense. Mike Baumann - Orioles - Prior to 2022, Baumann was a hard-throwing starting pitcher with three above average offerings and when controlled, the slider has plus potential. Worst Ive ever seen Carpenter and Happ were never even signed by Cardinals for 2022 but they are in Series 2??? Was traded from the Rangers to the Diamondbacks at the beginning of the 2022 season for fringe prospect Jeferson Espinal (athletic outfielder that hasnt shown baseball instincts yet). Connor Seabold - Red Sox - Backend starter profile that should be able to stick in the rotation. I am also expecting another 10 cards in a base Home Field Advantage insert set and probably another 5 cards in a shorter printed Legendary Home Field Advantage insert set. Will also chip in some steals to help the statlines, but not enough to make noise hobby wise. There was some outside chance that he could ride that success to a starting role in 2022, but he was sent back to Double-A to start the year. Products labelled online only will take an extra 2-3 business days to process as we have to have them shipped to us from our distributor. Witt, Rodriguez, and Torkelson are all in the set as SPs, SSPs, or Ultra SPs. And why a 2nd Wander RC..? Justin Bruihl - Dodgers - Middle inning left-hand reliever that will occasionally pick up an opener role. Nolan Gorman too. Hobby lottery tickets where the odds are stacked against you. He found some unexpected minor league power in 2021 as well, but hes going to have to find those contact rate improvements for it to be usable at the MLB level. Before we jump into the breakdown of the rookie checklist, a quick refresher on how I roughly think of my Tiers. Those write-ups will be for when they have their traditional base rookie card (2022 Update Series). Retail, blaster, hanger boxes, and fat packs debut later in the month. If he can get his changeup or slider dialed in, he may find more success. Find rookies, veterans and team cards along with the Future Stars subset. There has been a looming specter of relief risk but the Orioles had him on that starters path all the way up until his MLB debut in late 2021. No Witt? Adding the next batch of base cards, 2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball fills in cards #331 to #660 via the 330-card base set. Brian Miller - Marlins - 36th overall pick out of UNC in 2017, Millers prospect status has started to tail off over the last few years to where hes been left off most Marlins team boards including our own. Showcasing pitchers who have thrown no-hitters during their MLB careers. Those pitches have not been that effective and are the key to seeing if he can stick in the rotation long term. A swingman, mutli-inning reliever pitchability lefty with a variety of offerings. That is a bit confusing. Already having passed through Rule 5 drafts without being selected in the past, hes a fringe 40-man type of guy that will probably bounce around the league during his prime. The future is bright for these players wearing some of the coolest sunglasses in the game. Hes not getting a good amount of strikeouts overall though. A pop-up prospect in 2021 that had been off radars since being a 22nd round draft pick of the Yankees in 2017.
Has all the requisite tools behind the dish to stick there and be an asset, cementing that backup catcher scenario. LIMITED AND VERY RARE. If he does make adjustments that lead to more pop without sacrificing much else, then he could become a relevant everyday player. -The 2022 MLB Season continues, and Topps Baseball Series 2 captures more of the excitement of the game, arriving in stores June 2022. See also: 2021 Topps Series 2 Baseball Cards. Most follow the same parallel breakdown: Blue (limited), Black (/299), Gold (/75), Red (/10), and Platinum (1/1). Oneil Cruz - Pirates - Cruz got a brief, two-game call-up to the major league squad to finish off the 2021 season after being a max exit velo god and dominating the minor league season. That helps his secondaries play up, especially his changeup. There was a potential hit/speed fourth outfielder/second division regular profile in the offering here, but his hit tool has fallen off to the point where he is more emergency depth and a speedy pinch runner. Tier None for now - keep an eye on his plate discipline numbers to see if there are substantive changes to lead to a climb into Tier 3. rookies. 2022 Topps Series 2 Toppers Parallel Breakdown. A regular Hobby will guarantee you one auto OR relic plus a silver pack (chrome 35th anniversary cards), while the Hobby Jumbos will guarantee you one auto and two relics plus two silver packs. I mean, COME ON TOPPS.!! PARALLEL CARDS: Red #/75, Black #/25, Platinum 1/1. Hes currently sporting a 31% strikeout rate with a 7% walk rate. Biggest concern is the hit tool as his swing is geared for power. Defensively he is limited and he wont provide anything in the speed department, but that is less important when it comes to the hobby. I have Yepez slotted into Tier 2 because I believe the breakout and think we are seeing a future .280 bat with 25+ home runs in a full season. It now looks like he could end up as a potential future closer, which has some hobby potential if the job can be held long enough. Players that dont have base rookie cards but do have insert and/or auto rookie cards like Julio Rodriguez and Bobby Witt Jr., are not included in this write up. The slider is getting a nice 17 SwStr% in 2022 so far. https://www.steelcitycollectibles.com/i/2022-topps-series-2-baseball-24-pack-retail-box, 2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball Hobby Vending Box, 2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball Hobby Vending 20-Box Case, 2021 Topps Series 2 Baseball 24 Pack Retail Box - Target Version, 2020 Topps Series 2 Baseball 60 Pack Gravity Feed Box, 2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball HTA Hobby Jumbo Pack, 2020 Topps Series 2 Baseball 7 Pack Blaster Box - Empire State Exclusives, 2020 Topps Series 2 Baseball Hanger Box - Yellow Border Exclusives, > 2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball 24 Pack Retail Box. Above average defender with decent strikeout rates but hasnt put up a double-digit walk rate since 2013. I bought 1 jumbo box and was enjoying the rip, pulled a Buxton Home Field Advantage and a Rivera SSP so it wasnt too bad until I finished opening the last pack and didnt get an auto in the box. 25 additional all-time greats are showcased on these die-cut cards, continuing from Series 1. NSCC5 ($5 off $100) NSCC25 ($25 off $500) NSCC50 ($50 off $1000) NSCC250 ($250 off $5000) NSCC500 ($500 off $10000) Base versions feature a white border with sharp lines. Chase the familiar assortment of Baseball Stars Autographs, Baseball Stars Autographs (#/5 or less) and 1987 Topps Baseball Autographs cards (with parallels). Continuing the flagship MLB line, 2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball supplies the second installment of cards for the year. Started with the Reds (obviously) as a 2017 9th round draft pick, was traded to the Angels at the deadline in 2020 for Brian Goodwin, and then claimed off of waivers in the spring of 2022 by the Cardinals. A mid-rotation ceiling, but hes fallen into the bottom of Tier 3 for me with how little hes pitched lately (hes been on the minor league COVID-IL since mid-May) and not really having done anything eye-opening in his 2021 MLB debut or so far in 2022. Base image variations that switch out the main photo are expected, as well, but weren't mentioned in the initial info. The rare Topps Reverence Autograph Patch cards are hard-signed, numbered to 10 or less, and exclusive to Hobby/HTA Jumbo boxes. A good decision by Topps to include Wander in this insert as it will help keep the product moving and give it some potential long term value. I remember in the past, the deadline for update was June 5. PARALLEL CARDS: Red #/25 or less, Platinum 1/1. Home Store Store Sports Baseball Baseball Boxes 2022 Baseball 2022 TOPPS SERIES 2 BASEBALL HOBBY BOX. This is the type of pitcher who catches a team on a bad day after traveling all night with two hours of sleep and throws the most unexpected of perfect games against them and then fades into baseball obscurity along the lines of Philip Humber.
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I like Roansy a lot and if it werent for the forearm strain in 2021, I probably would think about pushing him up as a risky Tier 2 guy. I see where he was in a few late 2021 games for Pittsburgh. Baseball fans will find cards celebrating modern day stars, emerging rookies, and legendary greats. Serial numbered #/10. That will play. From there, 2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball moves to the inserts, which include a few Series 1 continuations along with new options.
All-Star Alumni displays manufactured MLB All-Star Game logos and Silver Slugger Award Winner Patches covers 25 past winners with an added Silver Slugger patch. Generation Now - 15 years later, we celebrate the newest generation of MLB Stars. Didnt include any of the big rookies, I guess Update will be loaded though. Serial numbered 1/1. Its still up in the air whether thats where his long term future will or wont be given a two-pitch arsenal at the moment.
Outside of that near impossibility happening, Diaz is a standard Tier None slotting. HOBBY/HTA JUMBO Exclusive NEW! Do you mean Oneil Cruz of The Pirates? One scan on ebay shows the same front as S1 and the S2 card back (#583). If he cant get his strikeout rates back under 30% like he was sporting prior to his MLB call up in 2021, then he could slide down into Tier None. Provided strong value in middle relief for the Angels in his 2021 debut season. Had strong strikeout rates in the minors but was unable to show that same skill in his 14 games at the MLB level in his 2021 debut. Tier Three - May have some hobby interest due to a single factor such as prospect pedigree, team interest, general hobby hype, an interesting carrying tool, etc. rednails2 NEW! At best, he competes for a closers role at some point in the future. Topps will release Series 2, the latter part of its flagship release, this June. Relies on a mid-90s four-seam fastball to do the heavy lifting followed by above average slider and changeup for his three-pitch mix. If he can stick in the rotation and be more than a backend, five and dive guy, then there is Tier 2 upside. Mark Kolozsvary - Reds - He had his MLB debut in 2022, but he was called up in September 2021 for a couple of days, did not play, and was sent back down to the minors. There is definitely upward mobility for Welker although the deck is stacked against him at the moment. Exclusively found in Hobby Jumbo boxes. blowoutcards This card will likely be very expensive, at least for the first month of the product. The most likely outcome is that he is an SP4 with a bit of upside. Occasionally the slider will lose its shape and look more like his curve. Henry Ramos - Diamondbacks - Fifth outfielder type that had a lackluster MLB debut for the Diamondbacks at the age of 29. Here are the top deals on Hobby boxes currently listed on eBay. Does anybody know how many Legendary Home Field Advantages there are? Rate this product from 1 to 5 stars using the following rating scale: Copyright 2008-2022 The Cardboard Connection. It averages 98.5 MPH and will hit triple digits getting a 15% swinging strike rate and a 30% CSW. He also may struggle on the defensive side of the ball, wherever he ends up settling into. Tier One - Cream of the crop. That being said, credit to Overton for making it to the big leagues, and even more so in putting up good surface stats in a small 2022 sample so far for the Reds. Just like Series 1, this was not part of the announced checklist, but we have started to see them pop up and the most important one of all the rookies is included - a Wander Franco HFA. Need more info to confirm this.
His floor is a multi-inning, low leverage type of reliever thats had command challenges in the past. Austin Warren - Angels - Middle to back-end relief role depending on how much he can keep the walk rates down.
After being granted Free Agency following the 2021 season, he signed with the KT Wiz of the KBO. The Nationals sure need starting pitching, so I wouldnt be surprised if Adon has a long leash. Royal Blue Parallel Inserted 1:10 packs RETAIL EXCLUSIVE Gold Parallel #d to 2022 Green Foilboard Parallel #d to 499 Orange Foilboard Parallel #d to 299 Red Foilboard Parallel #d to 199 Vintage Stock Parallel #d to 99 Independence Day Parallel #d to 76 Mothers Day Hot Pink Parallel #d to 50 Fathers Day Powder Blue Parallel #d to 50 Memorial Day Camo Parallel #d to 25 Printing Plates Printing plate of card fronts (4 colors per card) #d 1/1 NEW! In very small MLB samples in 2021 and 2022, hes hit really well. Hobby/Jumbo only. And then we started to see the initial hits coming out of the product on the day before release and rookie short prints that the hobby was clamoring for popped up. Baseball fans will find cards celebrating modern-day stars, emerging rookies, and legendary greats.
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