2024 Topps Series 2 Checklist Baseball: Everything You Need to Know

2024 Topps Series 2 Checklist

The Topps Series 2 Baseball had some exciting updates, making it all the more unique than the Series 1. The checklist features a deep Rookie Class.

These rookies are joined by others like Masyn WinnNolan Gorman, and Kyle Harrison, making Series 2 a must-have for collectors chasing the next big stars.

But there’s a secret SP that has collectors buzzing: The Jackson Holliday. Holliday’s SP features a throwback to the infamous Billy Ripken Face” card, complete with variations like the black boxwhite scribble, and saw cut parallel

2024 Topps Series 2 Release Date

The 2024 Topps Series 2 Baseball box was released on June 12, 2024.

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What Is Series 2 Baseball?


2024 Topps Series 2 Baseball Blaster box

Building upon the foundation set by Topps Series 1, Series 2 Baseball offers collectors with additional inserts, parallels and newer list of players which were missing in the Series 1 Baseball. One of the most exciting aspects of the 2024 Topps Series 2 release is the reduced production run as compared to Series 1. 

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The 2024 Topps Series 2 Checklist Baseball Overview


2024 Topps Series 2 Baseball Base Pete Crow-armstrong
Base Pete Crow-armstrong

In all, there are 350 cards (#351-700) in the base set, which is a continuation of the first set of 350 cards in series 1, including Rookies, Team cards and a bunch of combination cards featuring two or more players. Rookie players that make the highlight of the set include:

  • Pete Crow-Armstrong
  • Mason Wynn
  • Jordan Lawler
  • Shota Imanaga
  • Yamamoto
  • Evan Carter
  • Junior Caminero

The Base set has a traditional series set design with its large borders, player in an action shot in the center, and the top-right corner allocated for the team name.

2024 Topps Series 2 Checklist Base Aqua Foil parallel Connor Phillips
Base Aqua Foil parallel Connor Phillips

Another headline-worthy feature of the Topps Series 2 Checklist is its big list of base set parallels. Aqua Foil Parallel #’d/399 is the latest addition to the extensive roster of Topps Series 2 parallels that awaits the collectors. Here is a list of the base set parallels.

  • Yellow Parallel – 2 per box (HANGER-EXCLUSIVE)
  • Aqua Parallel – 1 per pack. (FANATICS-EXCLUSIVE)
  • Rainbow Foil Parallel –1:10 packs
  • Royal Blue Parallel – 1:10 packs (RETAIL-EXCLUSIVE)
  • Yellow Foil Parallel – 1:10 boxes. (HANGER-EXCLUSIVE)
  • Gold Parallel – #’d/2024
  • Blue Foil board Parallel – #’d/999
  • Purple Foil board Parallel – #’d/799.
  • Green Foil board Parallel – #’d/499.
  • NEW! Aqua Foilboard Parallel – #’d/399
  • Orange Foil board Parallel – #’d/299
  • Red Foil board Parallel – #’d/199
  • Vintage Stock Parallel – #’d/99
  • Independence Day Parallel – #’d/76
  • Mother’s Day Hot Pink Parallel – #’d/50
  • Father’s Day Powder Blue Parallel – #’d&50
  • Yellow Crackle – #’d/50 (HANGER-EXCLUSIVE)
  • Memorial Day Camo Parallel – #’d/25
  • Printing Plates – Card Fronts (#’d 1/1)
  • Platinum Parallel – 1/1
  • NEW! Base Card True Photo Variation – base card features have been removed to allow the picture to appear fully
  • NEW! Base Card Team Color Variation – 1 per case
2024 Topps Series 2 Checklist Base Golden Mirror Image Variation Shota Imanaga
Base Golden Mirror Image Variation Shota Imanaga

Returning for the 2nd time since last year is the Golden Mirror Image Variations (SSP) of the base set which has the replica design of the base set, but with a New Image and a Gold Foil back. Chase all 350!

2024 Topps Series 2 Checklist Team Color Border Variation Blake Snell Padres SP
Team Color Border Variation Blake Snell Padres SP

Another Variation is the Team Color Border Variation (SSP), which, as the name suggests, has borders matching the color of the team logo.

Autograph: The Biggest Hits

Autographs are a must from the Topps Series 2 Checklist that have the potential to recover your entire box’s spending. Especially if it’s an autograph from a Rookie Player, say Evan Carter.

2024 Topps Series 2 Checklist 1989 Topps Baseball Autographs Alex Bregman
1989 Topps Baseball Autographs Alex Bregman

A hoard of NEW inclusions is accompanied by several staples. For instance, the Baseball Star Autographs which had a dual autograph (#’d/10 or less) variation in series one, will now have a NEW! Triple Autograph (#’d/5) set as well.

An autograph set that features a mix of rookies, stars, and retired greats with the card design inspired by the 90s is the NEW! 1989 Topps All Star Baseball Autograph Cards. Beware that the set is different from the already present 1989 Topps Star Baseball Autographs, which is a continuation from the series one.

2024 Topps Series 2 Checklist 1989 Topps All Star Baseball
1989 Topps All Star Baseball

The Chrome variation of the 1989 All Star Baseball requires a special mention, which is a silver pack exclusive available only in Hobby and Jumbo boxes. Similarly, other variation cards include the 2023 First Pitch/Play Ball Autographs (#’d/99 or less) featuring CJ Stroud.

NEW! to this set is the ultra-rare Dynamic Dual Autographs (/10), which is a Hobby and HTA Jumbo Exclusive too.

2024 Topps Series 2 Checklist Signature Tunes Dual Autographs Daddy yankee and juan soto
Signature Tunes Dual Autographs Daddy yankee and juan soto

A Daddy Yankee Signature Tunes Dual Autographs (/25) is an Easter egg addition. The NEW! 40/70 Autographs (/10) is a tribute set to Ronald Acuna Jr. displaying his 2023 stats of 40+ home runs and 70+ stolen bases.

Furthermore, Autograph Relic sets form a major part of the set too. Major League Material Autographs (#’d/50 or less) and the famous Heavy Lumber Autograph Relics (#’d/10) are two such examples.

Moreover, City to City Autographs (#’d/99), Significant Statistics Autographs (#’d/25), and Cut Signatures (1/1) are among the other signature sets.

2024 Topps Series 2 Baseball 40 70 Signatures Ronald Acuna Jr.
40 70 Signatures Ronald Acuna Jr.

Memorabilia: From Player to You

2024 Topps Series 2 Checklist major league material relics will smith
major league material relics will smith

Memorabilia-only content comes in five different sets. For starters, there are Major League Material Relics having parallels like Black (#’d/199), Gold (#’d/50 or less), Red (#’d/25 or less), and Platinum (1/1), which is Hobby and Jumbo Exclusive.

2024 Topps Series 2 Checklist 1989 Topps Baseball Relics Platinum Parallel Corbin Carroll
1989 Topps Baseball Relics Platinum Parallel Corbin Carroll

Another staple of the set is the 1989 Baseball Relics having the same parallels as the above set. Just like the autographs of the set, there is a NEW! 1989 Topps All Star Baseball Relics set which is a 53-player checklist.

The NEW! City Connect Swatches feature game-used relics from the City Connect Jerseys and is a Hobby and Jumbo exclusive landing 3 per hobby box. Retail customers also get exclusivity in the form of Rounding the Bases relics.

Moreover, NEW! Blaster-exclusive spring-themed base card variations, which are:

  • Hot Dogs Parallel: 1:21
  • Statue of Liberty Parallel: 1:56
  • Beach Umbrella Parallel: #’d/50
  • Sun Parallel: #’d/10
  • Fireworks Parallel: #’d/5
  • Waves Parallel: 1/1 (rare find)

Other Inserts: Additions to the Set

2024 Topps Series 2 Checklist Around the Horn Elly De La Cruz
Around the Horn Elly De La Cruz

It won’t be wrong to say inserts are the hero of the Topps Series 2 Checklist. Firstly, the NEW! unique insert is the Around the Horn, displaying infielders in a ball-throwing position.

2024 Topps Series 2 Checklist City to City Corbin Carroll
City to City Corbin Carroll

NEW! City to City feature player with code names of prominent airports of the city. For instance, Aaron Judge with an LGA code backdrop representing LaGuardia Airport.

Other NEW! additions include Fantasy Favorites, Covering the Field, and Platinum Performers (SSP). The 1989 Topps Baseball and 1989 Topps All Star Baseball are in the list of additional inserts too.

Sketch Cards (ultra-rare) are hand-drawn player portraits by an artist whose signature on the back proves to be the sign of authenticity (Hobby and Jumbo Exclusive).

2024 Topps Series 2 Baseball Heavy Lumber Ken Griffey Jr.
Heavy Lumber Ken Griffey Jr.

To make inserts more interesting, the special Heavy Lumber returns featuring 20 of the league’s best batsmen, but not as a short print this time. Home Field Advantage (1 per case) and Legendary Home Field Advantage features legendary players in the history of MLB.

As for redemption cards, we have Social Media Follow Backs Redemption cards. Here are the official rules of redemption.

2024 Topps Series 2 Checklist Silver Slugger Award Winner Mookie Betts
Silver Slugger Award Winner Mookie Betts

Finally, wrapping up the 2023 season, a special 2023 Silver Slugger Award Winners insert set is there to tribute the best offensive players at each position in each league.

Retail Exclusivity: Not Leaving Anyone Behind

Not leaving behind anyone, Series Two has a bunch of Retail-exclusive inserts. The Mega Box gets a special treatment with three NEW! inclusions. The three are 1989 Topps Baseball, 1989 Topps All-Star Baseball, and Topps Mega Star. These inserts from the Mega Box have distinctive foil patterns in a rainbow of hues, including:

  • Purple Foil: Numbered to 75
  • Gold Foil: Numbered to 50
  • Orange Foil: Numbered to 25
  • Red Foil: Numbered to 5
  • Black Foil: Numbered 1/1 (a unique card)

Stars of MLB is a 30-card set continuing from series one. The Chrome Variation of Stars of MLB is available 1 in every 10 retail packs with parallels Red (#’d/70), Black (#’d/25), and Superfractor 1/1.

Box Configuration: What’s Inside?


Each box guarantees:

Box TypeCards Per PackPacks Per BoxBoxes Per Case
Hobby Box12 cards20 packs12 boxes
Jumbo Box40 cards10 packs6 boxes
Hanger Box59 cards64 packs1 boxes
Blaster Box12 cards7 packs40 boxes
Monster Box14 cards16 packs
Fanatics Box12 cards9 packs
Display Box14 cards20 packs
Fat Packs36 cards

Box Break: Hobby Box

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Autograph/Memorabilia/Relic1 in every hobby box
Silver Packs1 in every box (1 in 9 packs)

Box Break: Jumbo Box

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Autograph or Relic1 in every hobby box
Blended Rate1 in every hobby box
Silver Packs2 in every box
1989 Topps Baseball1 in every box
Gold Foil Parallel (Jumbo-Exclusive)3 in every box (1 in 3 packs)

Box Break: Hanger Box

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Stars of MLB4 in every box
1989 Topps Baseball1 in every box
Blended Rate1 in every box
Yellow Crackle Foilboard (Hanger-Exclusive)2 in every box

Box Break: Blaster Box

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Stars of MLB7 in every box
Holiday Parallels3 in every box

Box Break: Retail Box

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Stars of MLB20 in every box

2024 Topps Series Two Baseball All Inserts and Parallels

Base Set—Parallels

Check out all the base set parallels in one go!

  • Yellow Parallel – 2 per hanger box. (HANGER-EXCLUSIVE)
  • Aqua Parallel – 1 per pack. (FANATICS-EXCLUSIVE)
  • Rainbow Foil Parallel – Inserted 1:10 packs
  • Royal Blue Parallel – Inserted 1:10 packs (RETAIL-EXCLUSIVE)
  • Yellow Foil Parallel – 1:10 boxes. (HANGER-EXCLUSIVE)
  • Gold Parallel – #’d to 2024
  • Blue Foil board Parallel - #’d to 999.
  • Purple Foil board Parallel - #’d to 799.
  • Green Foil board Parallel - #’d to 499.
  • NEW! Aqua Foilboard Parallel - #’d to 399
  • Orange Foil board Parallel - #’d to 299
  • Red Foil board Parallel - #’d to 199
  • Vintage Stock Parallel – #’d to 99
  • Independence Day Parallel - #’d to 76
  • Mother’s Day Hot Pink Parallel – #’d to 50
  • Father’s Day Powder Blue Parallel – #’d to 50
  • Yellow Crackle – #’d to 50. HANGER EXCLUSIVE
  • Memorial Day Camo Parallel – #’d to 25
  • Printing Plates – Printing plate of card fronts (4 sets) #’d 1/1
  • Platinum Parallel – #d 1/1
  • NEW! Base Card True Photo Variation - base card features have been removed to allow the picture to appear fully
  • NEW! Base Card Team Color Variation - 1 per case.

Autograph Inserts—Parallels

Check out all the autograph inserts and their parallels in one go!

Baseball Stars Autographs – Showcasing stars of the game

  • Black Parallel - #’d to 99
  • Gold Parallel - #’d to 50
  • Red Parallel - #’d to 25
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

 

Baseball Stars Dual Autographs – Sequentially numbered to 10 or less

  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

NEW! Baseball Stars Triple Autographs - #’d to 5

  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

1989 Topps Baseball Autograph Cards –

  • Black Parallel - #’d to 199
  • Gold Parallel - #’d to 50 or less

 

NEW! 1989 Topps All Star Baseball Autograph Cards –

  • Black Parallel - #’d to 50
  • Gold Parallel - #’d to 25

 

NEW! 40/70 Autograph Cards – Sequentially numbered to 10

  • Red Parallel - #’d to 5
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

 

NEW! Dynamic Dual Autograph Cards – Sequentially numbered to 10

  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

City to City Autograph Cards – #’d to 99

  • Gold Parallel - #’d to 50
  • Red Parallel - #’d to 25
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

 

Major League Material Autograph Cards – Sequentially numbered to 50 or less

  • Red Parallel - #’d to 25 or less
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

 

Heavy Lumber Autograph Relic Cards – #’d to 10

 

Memorabilia Inserts—Parallels

Check out all the memorabilia inserts and their parallels in one go!

Major League Material Cards

Parallels:

  • Black Parallel – #’d to 199
  • Gold Parallel – #’d to 50 or less
  • Red Parallel – #’d to 25 or less

 

NEW! City Connect Swatch Collection – Featuring game-used relics from city connect jerseys.

Parallels:

  • Black Parallel – #’d to 199
  • Gold Parallel – #’d to 50 or less
  • Red Parallel – #’d to 25 or less

 

1989 Topps Baseball Relics

Parallels:

  • Black Parallel – #’d to 199
  • Gold Parallel – #’d to 50 or less
  • Red Parallel – #’d to 25 or less

 

NEW! 1989 Topps All Star Baseball Relics

Parallels:

  • Black Parallel – #’d to 199
  • Gold Parallel – #’d to 50 or less
  • Red Parallel – #’d to 25 or less

 

NEW! Rounding the Bases Relics – RETAIL EXCLUSIVE

Parallels:

  • Black Parallel – #’d to 99
  • Gold Parallel – #’d to 50 or less
  • Red Parallel – #’d to 25 or less
  • Platinum Parallel – #’d 1/1

Cut Signatures – One-of-One cards featuring cut signatures of legendary names.

NEW! Value Box Holiday Base Card Variation – Spring has sprung with these colorful base card variations:

  • Hot Dogs Parallel – 1:21 packs
  • Statue of Liberty Parallel – 1:56 packs
  • Beach Umbrella Parallel – #’d to 50
  • Sun Parallel – #’d to 10
  • Fireworks Parallel – #’d to 5
  • Waves Parallel – #’d 1/1

 

Insert and their Parallels

Check out all the inserts and their parallels in one go!

NEW! City to City

  • Blue Parallel – limited
  • Black Parallel - #’d to 299
  • Gold Parallel - #’d to 75
  • Red Parallel - #’d to 10
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

 

NEW! Around the Horn

  • Blue Parallel – limited
  • Black Parallel - #’d to 299
  • Gold Parallel - #’d to 75
  • Red Parallel - #’d to 10
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

 

NEW! Covering the Field

  • Blue Parallel – limited
  • Black Parallel - #’d to 299
  • Gold Parallel - #’d to 75
  • Red Parallel - #’d to 10
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

 

NEW! Fantasy Favorites

  • Blue Parallel – limited
  • Black Parallel - #’d to 299
  • Gold Parallel - #’d to 75
  • Red Parallel - #’d to 10
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

 

Significant Statistics

  • Blue Parallel – limited
  • Black Parallel - #’d to 299
  • Gold Parallel - #’d to 50
  • Red Parallel - #’d to 10
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

 

1989 Topps Baseball

  • Blue Parallel – limited
  • Black Parallel - #’d to 299
  • Gold Parallel - #’d to 50
  • Red Parallel - #’d to 10
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

 

1989 Topps All-Star Baseball

  • Blue Parallel – limited
  • Black Parallel - #’d to 299
  • Gold Parallel - #’d to 50
  • Red Parallel - #’d to 10
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

 

  • Heavy Lumber – Twenty of the league’s best batsmen on wood grained cards. Limited to 500 each!
  • Social Media Follow Back Redemption Cards – Score the chance for your favorite player to follow you back on social media.
  • Homefield Advantage – Featuring the top players in the game with iconic imagery from their home field. 1 per case.
  • Legendary Homefield Advantage – Featuring the top players in MLB history with iconic imagery from their home field.
  • NEW! Platinum Performers. SSP.

 

Retail Exclusive

Stars of the MLB® –1 per retail pack.

  • Red Parallel - #’d to 70
  • Black Parallel - #’d to 25
  • Platinum Parallel - #’d 1/1

 

CHROME Stars of the MLB® – 1:10 retail packs

  • Red Refractor - #’d to 70
  • Black Refractor - #’d to 25
  • Superfractor - #’d 1/1

 

NEW! 1989 Topps Baseball Foil Mega Box ExclusiveMEGA BOX EXCLUSIVE.

  • Purple Foil #’d to 75.
  • Gold Foil #’d to 50.
  • Orange Foil #’d to 25.
  • Red Foil #’d to 5.
  • Black Foil - #’d 1/1

 

NEW! 1989 Topps All Star Baseball Foil Mega Box ExclusiveMEGA BOX EXCLUSIVE.

  • Purple Foil #’d to 75.
  • Gold Foil #’d to 50.
  • Orange Foil #’d to 25.
  • Red Foil #’d to 5.
  • Black Foil - #’d 1/1

 

NEW! Topps Mega Stars – Paying homage to the biggest stars in MLB today. MEGA BOX EXCLUSIVE.

  • Purple Foil #’d to 75.
  • Gold Foil #’d to 50.
  • Orange Foil #’d to 25.
  • Red Foil #’d to 5.
  • Foilfractor - #’d 1/1

 

Chase Players: Rare Finds (SP)

2024 Topps Series 2 Checklist Jackson Holliday Fun Face
Jackson Holliday Fun Face
  • Jackson Holliday
  • Wyatt Langford
  • Jackson Chourio
  • Jackson Merrill
  • Brian Harper

The Best Bang for the Buck Format

With so many formats available, here is a quick glimpse of each format with its highlights.

1. Hobby Boxes

  • Price: $150 (On Average)
  • Highlights: Hobby boxes are the best overall format for collectors. They include silver packs (worth about $20 each on the secondary market), black parallels numbered to 73, and clear acetate cards numbered to 10. Hobby boxes also offer the best odds for pulling gold parallels and other rare inserts like golden mirrors and true photo variations.

2. Fanatics Boxes

  • Price: $50 (On Average)
  • Highlights: Fanatics boxes are a parallel hunter’s dream, with aqua parallels in every pack. Each box also includes a royal blue parallel and a rainbow foil, making it one of the best formats for colorful and rare cards.

3. Hanger Boxes

  • Price: $20 (On Average)
  • Highlights: Hanger boxes are a fan favorite, offering yellow parallels and the chance at rainbow foils and retail blue parallels. They are also one of the best formats for pulling gold parallels.

4. Mega Boxes

  • Price: $70 (On Average)
  • Highlights: Mega boxes include 1989 Topps Baseball Foil Board parallels and Mega Stars cards, which are highly collectible. They also offer a good mix of parallels and inserts.

5. Blaster Boxes

  • Price: $30 to $35 (On Average)
  • Highlights: Blaster boxes include holiday parallels and the chance at rare inserts like hot dogStatue of Liberty, and beach umbrella parallels.

FAQs:

What is the most valuable 2024 topps series 2 Baseball Trading Card?

The 2024 Topps Honus Wagner Cut Signatures 1/1 PSA 8 trading card was the highest-priced card sold on eBay for $5,200 in January 2025.

How many cards are included in each box?

The base set of the 2024 Topps series 2 Baseball includes 350 cards in continuation to the Series 1 baseball.

Who are some of the most notable players featured in the 2024 topps series 2 Baseball trading card set?

The set features some of the most anticipated players, that is, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Jordan Lawler, Evan Carter, Yamamoto, and Shota Imanaga.

Are there any short print cards to look out for in the 2024 topps series 2 Baseball?

There are a bunch of short-print cards offered in the 2024 topps series 2 Baseball. Big names such as Jackson Holliday, Wyatt Langford, Jackson Chourio, Jackson Merrill, and Brian Harper.

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