搶先看:2019 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball

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2019 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball sits near the top of the premium scale. With boxes initially hovering around the $1,000 mark, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that everything in the product comes with an autograph (or multiple) or memorabilia. And even then, these cards take a higher-end approach with on-card signatures and premium swatches.

2019 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball Autograph Overview


Base Autograph Relic Collection cards take the helm as the main cards in the set. As with previous years for the brand, rookies and veterans make up the checklist. Base versions have 50 copies or less.






Parallels start with Green (/25) and Purple (/10). Red versions come in five different styles, each a one-of-one: Jersey Button, Laundry Tag, Team Logo, Majestic Logo, and MLB Logo.





Top young players make up the Definitive Rookie Autographs checklist. Base versions come numbered to 50 or less while additional parallels can be found in Green (/25), Purple (/10) and Red (1/1).


Going to the opposite end of the spectrum are Legendary Autograph Collection cards (/25 or less), which look to the past. Parallels for these are limited to Purple (/5) and Red (1/1).






Defining Moments Autographs (/50 or less) highlight a specific achievement. This is a new insert set for 2019 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball.





There’s also the Definitive Autograph Collection, which feature the trifecta of vets, rookies and retired stars. All come numbered and Red parallels (1/1) are also available.


Framed Autographs and Framed Autograph Patch Collection (/30 or less) both return. Parallels include Purple (/10) and Red (1/1).





Dual Autograph Collection cards double up the signatures. Besides numbered base versions, these have Green (/10), Purple (/5) and Red (1/1) cards, too. There are also Dual Autograph Relics (/35 or less) that add swatches.


Autograph Patch Book Collection (/5 or less) opens up to showcase a jumbo swatch on one side of the card and a signature on the other. Team Logo Patch Red (1/1) are the lone parallels.





Cut Signatures are also available. These are all one-of-ones.

Memorabilia Cards


2019 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball relics aren’t run-of-the mill memorabilia cards.


Jumbo Relic Collection cards (/50 or less) come with MLB Authentication. The hologram on these trace the exact game they’re from. Swatches include pieces from commemorative jerseys. Parallels include Blue (/30), Green (/15), Purple (/5) and Red (1/1).


Definitive Helmet Collection (/50 or less) bypass the usual uniform swatches for pieces of game-used batting helmets. The parallel lineup begins with Purple (/10). Four one-of-one Red versions can be found in MLB Logo, MPH, Rawlings Authentic Tag, and Rawlings Logo.

One-of-a-kind relic cards include Definitive Patch Collection and Definitive Nameplate Collection.





2019 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball at a glance:


Cards per pack: 8
Packs per box: 1
Boxes per case: 3
Release date: April 24, 2019

What to expect in a hobby box:


• Autographs or Autograph Relics – 6 Total
• Memorabilia Cards – 2