The 2022 Topps baseball card release saw many new rookie stars making their debut in the flagship product after standout MLB seasons in 2021. As with every year, some rookie cards and special parallels immediately gained attention from collectors and started appreciating in value. With only a few months passing since the release of Series 1 in late January 2022, here are some of the most valuable 2022 Topps baseball cards based on current PSA 10 gem mint prices:
Riley Greene /99 Sapphire Refractor Auto – $900+
The Sapphire parallel autos were one of the biggest chase cards in 2022 Topps, and Riley Greene’s stands out as the most valuable so far. The 21-year-old Detroit Tigers outfielder had a strong rookie season in 2022 and is considered one of the brighter young stars in baseball. His Sapphire Refractor autographed parallel, limited to only 99 copies, has reached over $900 in PSA 10 condition. This exclusive parallel captures Greene at the start of what most expect to be a star-studded MLB career.
Bobby Witt Jr. Orange /15 Auto – $850+
Considered one of if not the top prospect entering 2022, Bobby Witt Jr absolutely lived up to the hype with an outstanding rookie campaign for the Kansas City Royals. His short printed Orange parallel auto from Topps’ Opening Day set, of which there are only 15 copies, has reached over $850 in gem mint condition. This ultra-rare parallel captures Witt at the beginning of what many predict will be a perennial All-Star career.
Julio Rodriguez Freshman Flash Green /99 Auto – $800+
Seattle Mariners centerfielder Julio Rodriguez became one of baseball’s brightest young stars in 2022 and took home the AL Rookie of the Year award. His Green parallel auto from Topps’ ‘Freshman Flash’ subset is limited to only 99 copies. Given Rodriguez’s breakout rookie season and star quality, this scarce parallel has already appreciated north of $800 in PSA 10.
Spencer Torkelson Orange Auto /50 – $750+
Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson had some ups and downs in his MLB debut but showed why he was a top overall pick and top hitting prospect. His Orange parallel auto from Topps’ Opening Day set, of which there are only 50 copies, has reached over $750. Torkelson still has star potential and this exclusive parallel captures him at the start of his MLB journey.
Riley Greene Inception Auto /99 – $700+
The Inception set had some of the biggest hits from 2022 Topps, and Riley Greene’s rookie card continued to shine. His auto parallel from Inception is limited to only 99 copies and with Greene’s strong showing as a 21-year-old in Detroit, this scarce parallel has climbed to the $700+ range in pristine PSA 10 condition. Greene mania is in full force and this card captures the hype around his promising career.
Adley Rutschman Gold Auto /50 – $650+
Considered the top catching prospect for years, Adley Rutschman finally made his MLB debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 2022 and showed why the hype was warranted. His short printed Gold parallel auto from Topps’ Opening Day setnumbered to only 50 copies has reached the $650 range. Rutschman is poised to be a star for years to come and this exclusive parallel captures him at the beginning of what should be a remarkable career.
Bobby Witt Jr. Topps Chrome Yellow Refractor Auto – $600+
Not to be outdone by his other Topps rookie cards, Bobby Witt Jr.’s flagship Topps Chrome Yellow Refractor auto commands top dollar as well. The flashy yellow parallel combined with Witt’s stellar rookie year has pushed his Topps Chrome auto north of $600 for PSA 10s. Witt mania is in full effect and this iconic parallel captures him as one of baseball’s brightest young talents.
Riley Greene Blue Refractor Auto /150 – $550+
Continuing his impressive rookie campaign, Riley Greene’s Blue Refractor auto parallel from Topps Chrome finds itself among the most valuable from 2022 Topps. The Blue parallel Refractors are limited to only 150 copies. With Greene flourishing in Detroit and collectors enamored with his star potential, this scarce parallel now regularly sells for over $550 in PSA 10 condition.
Julio Rodriguez Topps Chrome Refractor Auto – $500+
Perhaps the crown jewel rookie of 2022 was Mariners centerfielder Julio Rodriguez, who announced his arrival as a superstar with a dazzling AL Rookie of the Year season. His flagship Topps Chrome Refractor auto, the most iconic parallel in the hobby, has reached the $500+ range for PSA 10s. This card is sure to be a long term blue chip holding for any collector given Rodriguez’s infectious talent and star power.
Those were some of the most valuable and sort after 2022 Topps baseball cards on the hobby marketplace based on current PSA 10 prices. With the seasons some of these young stars are having so early in their careers like Greene, Witt Jr., Rodriguez and more, their iconic rookie cards stand to appreciate quite a bit more in years to come as their careers progress. The 2022 Topps rookie class is shaping up to be one of the strongest we’ve seen, and cards like these capturing stars at the beginning of what should be remarkable MLB journeys will surely be prized possessions for collectors.
