Unpacking 2025 Topps Tribute Baseball: Hits, Highlights & Hobby Essentials

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The 2025 Topps Tribute Baseball release continues its reputation as one of the season’s premier high‑end offerings. Packed with premium autographs, game‑used memorabilia and a thoughtfully curated base set, Tribute brings together today’s stars and the legends who paved the way.




Hobby Box Breakdown​


  • 6 packs per box3 cards per pack
  • Average hits: 3 autographs + 3 memorabilia cards
  • Case configuration: 4 boxes

Every hobby box guarantees six “hits,” split evenly between on‑card signatures and relic cards. Whether you chase multi‑color patch swatches or high‑end autos, Tribute delivers consistent luxury pull rates.




Base Set & Rookie Short Prints​


  • Total cards: 100 (80 veterans + 20 rookie SPs)
  • Rookie odds: 1 in 12 packs

Cards 1–80 feature a shell mix of current All‑Stars and Hall‑of‑Fame greats, while cards 81–100 spotlight the game’s top prospects in limited short‑print form. Expect roughly one rookie per two boxes, making these early issues especially coveted.




Autograph Themes​


  • Tribute Autographs: Over 100 signers spanning eras
  • League Inauguration: Fresh hits from the newest rookies
  • Pillars of the Game: Icons whose signatures defined baseball history
  • Tribute to Cleats: Authentic game‑worn footwear autographs
  • Calling the Shot Duals: Superstar/broadcaster pairings

These subsets extend Tribute’s multi‑generational approach, giving collectors everything from rookie breakthroughs to throwback legends.




Memorabilia Showpieces​


  • Prime Patch Autographs & Autograph Patches: Premium multi‑swatch cards
  • Tribute to Threads: Larger uniform‑piece relics
  • Stamp of Approval: Fully MLB‑authenticated memorabilia with traceable provenance
  • Triple Relics & Milestone Relics: Multi‑player swatches and milestone markers

On‑card relics range from single swatches to triple‑player designs, each featuring full MLB Authentication.




Parallels & Serial‑Numbering​


Most base, autograph and memorabilia cards offer tiered parallels—Blue, Green, Gold, Purple, Orange, Red and ultra‑rare Black. Many inserts carry serial numbers down to 1/1, rewarding collectors chasing the rarest pieces.




Release & Checklist Access​


  • Release Date: April 16, 2025
  • Where to Find: Hobby shops, online retailers, secondary markets
  • Checklist: A complete spreadsheet download lets you track every card, parallel and insert as you build your set.



With its blend of modern stars, historic icons, rare short‑prints and guaranteed high‑end hits, 2025 Topps Tribute Baseball remains an essential break for serious collectors. Whether you’re chasing autographs, premium swatches or that elusive rookie short‑print, Tribute delivers luxury hobby experiences from pack one.

Base Set (Cards 1–80)​

  1. Yogi Berra – New York Yankees
  2. Derek Jeter – New York Yankees
  3. Don Mattingly – New York Yankees
  4. Paul Skenes – Pittsburgh Pirates
  5. Tony Gwynn – San Diego Padres
  6. Ken Griffey Jr. – Seattle Mariners
  7. Spencer Strider – Atlanta Braves
  8. Barry Larkin – Cincinnati Reds
  9. Mariano Rivera – New York Yankees
  10. Vladimir Guerrero – Montréal Expos
  11. Matt Chapman – San Francisco Giants
  12. Satchel Paige – St. Louis Browns
  13. Mike Schmidt – Philadelphia Phillies
  14. Chipper Jones – Atlanta Braves
  15. Robin Yount – Milwaukee Brewers
  16. José Ramírez – Cleveland Guardians
  17. Aaron Judge – New York Yankees
  18. Hank Aaron – Atlanta Braves
  19. Mike Trout – Los Angeles Angels
  20. George Brett – Kansas City Royals
  21. Christian Yelich – Milwaukee Brewers
  22. Roberto Clemente – Pittsburgh Pirates
  23. Matt Olson – Atlanta Braves
  24. Kirby Puckett – Minnesota Twins
  25. Bobby Witt Jr. – Kansas City Royals
  26. Nolan Arenado – St. Louis Cardinals
  27. Ryne Sandberg – Chicago Cubs
  28. Josh Gibson – Homestead Grays
  29. Fernando Tatis Jr. – San Diego Padres
  30. Randy Johnson – Arizona Diamondbacks
  31. Manny Machado – San Diego Padres
  32. Mickey Mantle – New York Yankees
  33. Pete Alonso – New York Mets
  34. José Altuve – Houston Astros
  35. Cal Ripken Jr. – Baltimore Orioles
  36. Juan Soto – New York Mets
  37. Bo Jackson – Kansas City Royals
  38. Ted Williams – Boston Red Sox
  39. Albert Pujols – St. Louis Cardinals
  40. Freddie Freeman – Los Angeles Dodgers
  41. Sandy Koufax – Los Angeles Dodgers
  42. Julio Rodríguez – Seattle Mariners
  43. Frank Thomas – Chicago White Sox
  44. Willie Mays – San Francisco Giants
  45. Francisco Lindor – New York Mets
  46. Shohei Ohtani – Los Angeles Dodgers
  47. Ty Cobb – Detroit Tigers
  48. Roy Campanella – Brooklyn Dodgers
  49. David Ortiz – Boston Red Sox
  50. Ichiro – Seattle Mariners
  51. Corey Seager – Texas Rangers
  52. Ozzie Smith – St. Louis Cardinals
  53. Mark McGwire – Oakland Athletics
  54. Lou Gehrig – New York Yankees
  55. Clayton Kershaw – Los Angeles Dodgers
  56. Babe Ruth – New York Yankees
  57. Elly De La Cruz – Cincinnati Reds
  58. Shota Imanaga – Chicago Cubs
  59. Yoshinobu Yamamoto – Los Angeles Dodgers
  60. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – Toronto Blue Jays
  61. Alex Bregman – Houston Astros
  62. Buster Posey – San Francisco Giants
  63. Rafael Devers – Boston Red Sox
  64. Jackie Robinson – Brooklyn Dodgers
  65. Bryce Harper – Philadelphia Phillies
  66. Ernie Banks – Chicago Cubs
  67. Corbin Carroll – Arizona Diamondbacks
  68. Greg Maddux – Atlanta Braves
  69. Yordan Alvarez – Houston Astros
  70. Nolan Ryan – Houston Astros
  71. Gerrit Cole – New York Yankees
  72. Mike Piazza – New York Mets
  73. Kyle Schwarber – Philadelphia Phillies
  74. Will Clark – San Francisco Giants
  75. Jackson Merrill – San Diego Padres
  76. Ronald Acuña Jr. – Atlanta Braves
  77. Adley Rutschman – Baltimore Orioles
  78. Mel Ott – New York Giants
  79. Gunnar Henderson – Baltimore Orioles
  80. Mookie Betts – Los Angeles Dodgers

Rookie Short Prints (Cards 81–100; 1:12 packs)​

  1. Kevin Alcántara – Chicago Cubs (RC)
  2. Luisangel Acuña – New York Mets (RC)
  3. Trey Sweeney – Detroit Tigers (RC)
  4. Drew Thorpe – Chicago White Sox (RC)
  5. Connor Norby – Miami Marlins (RC)
  6. Jacob Wilson – Oakland Athletics (RC)
  7. Spencer Schwellenbach – Atlanta Braves (RC)
  8. Orelvis Martinez – Toronto Blue Jays (RC)
  9. Brooks Lee – Minnesota Twins (RC)
  10. Dylan Crews – Washington Nationals (RC)
  11. James Wood – Washington Nationals (RC)
  12. Coby Mayo – Baltimore Orioles (RC)
  13. Jace Jung – Detroit Tigers (RC)
  14. Caden Dana – Los Angeles Angels (RC)
  15. Justyn‑Henry Malloy – Detroit Tigers (RC)
  16. Adael Amador – Colorado Rockies (RC)
  17. Ben Rice – New York Yankees (RC)
  18. Kumar Rocker – Texas Rangers (RC)
  19. Rhett Lowder – Cincinnati Reds (RC)
  20. Jackson Jobe – Detroit Tigers (RC)
 
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