The 2023 Topps Big League Baseball card set is one of the most anticipated releases each year from hobby giant Topps. As collectors gear up for the new season, they’ll be hunting for rookies, stars, parallels and more from the flagship Topps product. With a massive checklist of over 350 cards and various insert sets, there are plenty of exciting cards to chase.
Some of the biggest names in the game who are sure to have highly sought after base rookies include Reds pitcher Hunter Greene, Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez and Braves outfielder Michael Harris II. All three had breakout rookie campaigns in 2022 and figure to be future stars at the top of lineup cards. Rodriguez won AL Rookie of the Year while Greene and Harris showed elite potential.
Veteran superstars will also draw plenty of collector attention. Reigning NL MVP Paul Goldschmidt of the Cardinals always has popular cards and his 2023 Topps Big League base will be a core piece for many sets. Two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani continues to captivate fans and his Angels cards move quickly. Other top stars like Aaron Judge of the Yankees, Mookie Betts of the Dodgers and Mike Trout of the Angels will be in high demand as always.
Parallels are where Topps really gets creative with variations on the base design. The popular Rainbow Foil parallel features a card with colorful borders and foil stamping. It’s a true showcase parallel found about 1 in 10 packs. The Gold Foil parallel has gold borders and lettering on a gold foil background, coming in about 1 in 50 packs. Topps Chrome parallels including Refractors, Prisms and Autographics are also highly sought after shiny versions of the base cards.
Topps Big League also has a variety of popular insert sets beyond the base cards. The Topps Now program allows for season-long coverage of breaking news stories and milestones. Topps Debut highlights first-time MLB players. Topps Heritage pays tribute to classic designs from the 1950s/60s. Topps Gallery is an artistic insert set. Topps Archives revisits iconic old photos. And Topps Gallery of Heroes and Topps Legendary Lines honor baseball legends.
When it comes to autograph and memorabilia cards, Topps Big League does not disappoint collectors. The Flagship set contains several autograph parallels signed by both stars and prospects. Topps Sterling is a high-end autographed insert set limited to 25 copies featuring current MLB players. Topps Diamond Icons features swatches or autographs of baseball legends. And Topps Museum Collection High Numbered has rare game-used memorabilia relics.
In terms of inserts that combine hits with star players, Topps Triple Threads is always a fan favorite. It contains triple relics or relic/autograph combos that are serially numbered to 99 copies or less. Topps Inception also mixes in autographs or memorabilia with its futuristic designs limited between 10-25 copies. Both sets are true high-end chase cards within the Topps Big League release.
When 2023 Topps Big League hits hobby stores and online retailers in late February or early March, collectors will be on the hunt. With a massive checklist including many of the game’s current stars and top rookies combined with popular parallels, inserts and high-end autograph/relic cards, it’s easy to see why Topps Big League remains such an integral part of the baseball card year. Whether chasing base rookies, hunting parallels, or pursuing the big hit cards, Topps Big League continues to deliver for collectors old and new with each new season’s release.
