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 box • 3 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)
- Yogi Berra – New York Yankees
- Derek Jeter – New York Yankees
- Don Mattingly – New York Yankees
- Paul Skenes – Pittsburgh Pirates
- Tony Gwynn – San Diego Padres
- Ken Griffey Jr. – Seattle Mariners
- Spencer Strider – Atlanta Braves
- Barry Larkin – Cincinnati Reds
- Mariano Rivera – New York Yankees
- Vladimir Guerrero – Montréal Expos
- Matt Chapman – San Francisco Giants
- Satchel Paige – St. Louis Browns
- Mike Schmidt – Philadelphia Phillies
- Chipper Jones – Atlanta Braves
- Robin Yount – Milwaukee Brewers
- José Ramírez – Cleveland Guardians
- Aaron Judge – New York Yankees
- Hank Aaron – Atlanta Braves
- Mike Trout – Los Angeles Angels
- George Brett – Kansas City Royals
- Christian Yelich – Milwaukee Brewers
- Roberto Clemente – Pittsburgh Pirates
- Matt Olson – Atlanta Braves
- Kirby Puckett – Minnesota Twins
- Bobby Witt Jr. – Kansas City Royals
- Nolan Arenado – St. Louis Cardinals
- Ryne Sandberg – Chicago Cubs
- Josh Gibson – Homestead Grays
- Fernando Tatis Jr. – San Diego Padres
- Randy Johnson – Arizona Diamondbacks
- Manny Machado – San Diego Padres
- Mickey Mantle – New York Yankees
- Pete Alonso – New York Mets
- José Altuve – Houston Astros
- Cal Ripken Jr. – Baltimore Orioles
- Juan Soto – New York Mets
- Bo Jackson – Kansas City Royals
- Ted Williams – Boston Red Sox
- Albert Pujols – St. Louis Cardinals
- Freddie Freeman – Los Angeles Dodgers
- Sandy Koufax – Los Angeles Dodgers
- Julio Rodríguez – Seattle Mariners
- Frank Thomas – Chicago White Sox
- Willie Mays – San Francisco Giants
- Francisco Lindor – New York Mets
- Shohei Ohtani – Los Angeles Dodgers
- Ty Cobb – Detroit Tigers
- Roy Campanella – Brooklyn Dodgers
- David Ortiz – Boston Red Sox
- Ichiro – Seattle Mariners
- Corey Seager – Texas Rangers
- Ozzie Smith – St. Louis Cardinals
- Mark McGwire – Oakland Athletics
- Lou Gehrig – New York Yankees
- Clayton Kershaw – Los Angeles Dodgers
- Babe Ruth – New York Yankees
- Elly De La Cruz – Cincinnati Reds
- Shota Imanaga – Chicago Cubs
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto – Los Angeles Dodgers
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – Toronto Blue Jays
- Alex Bregman – Houston Astros
- Buster Posey – San Francisco Giants
- Rafael Devers – Boston Red Sox
- Jackie Robinson – Brooklyn Dodgers
- Bryce Harper – Philadelphia Phillies
- Ernie Banks – Chicago Cubs
- Corbin Carroll – Arizona Diamondbacks
- Greg Maddux – Atlanta Braves
- Yordan Alvarez – Houston Astros
- Nolan Ryan – Houston Astros
- Gerrit Cole – New York Yankees
- Mike Piazza – New York Mets
- Kyle Schwarber – Philadelphia Phillies
- Will Clark – San Francisco Giants
- Jackson Merrill – San Diego Padres
- Ronald Acuña Jr. – Atlanta Braves
- Adley Rutschman – Baltimore Orioles
- Mel Ott – New York Giants
- Gunnar Henderson – Baltimore Orioles
- Mookie Betts – Los Angeles Dodgers
Rookie Short Prints (Cards 81–100; 1:12 packs)
- Kevin Alcántara – Chicago Cubs (RC)
- Luisangel Acuña – New York Mets (RC)
- Trey Sweeney – Detroit Tigers (RC)
- Drew Thorpe – Chicago White Sox (RC)
- Connor Norby – Miami Marlins (RC)
- Jacob Wilson – Oakland Athletics (RC)
- Spencer Schwellenbach – Atlanta Braves (RC)
- Orelvis Martinez – Toronto Blue Jays (RC)
- Brooks Lee – Minnesota Twins (RC)
- Dylan Crews – Washington Nationals (RC)
- James Wood – Washington Nationals (RC)
- Coby Mayo – Baltimore Orioles (RC)
- Jace Jung – Detroit Tigers (RC)
- Caden Dana – Los Angeles Angels (RC)
- Justyn‑Henry Malloy – Detroit Tigers (RC)
- Adael Amador – Colorado Rockies (RC)
- Ben Rice – New York Yankees (RC)
- Kumar Rocker – Texas Rangers (RC)
- Rhett Lowder – Cincinnati Reds (RC)
- Jackson Jobe – Detroit Tigers (RC)