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The 2025 Topps Tribute Baseball release stakes its claim as one of the hobby’s premier high‑end products. From autograph- and memorabilia‑packed hobby boxes to a thoughtfully curated base set, Tribute delivers a multi‑generational experience for collectors of both active stars and all‑time legends.
Packs per Box: 6
Cards per Pack: 3 (1 autograph or relic per pack)
Boxes per Case: 4
Hit Breakdown: 3 autographs + 3 memorabilia cards (average)
Set Size: 100 cards
Cards 1–80: Shell set featuring current stars and legends
Cards 81–100: Rookie short prints (1:12 packs; roughly one rookie per two boxes)
Parallels (base and rookie):
| Color | Odds |
|---|---|
| Blue | 1:12 packs |
| Green | 1:18 packs |
| Gold | 1:24 packs |
| Purple | 1:36 packs |
| Orange | 1:71 packs |
| Red | 1:177 packs |
| Black | 1:1,732 packs |
Tribute Autographs spotlight over 100 players—both past and present—making it the largest autograph category. Key sub‑themes include:
League Inauguration Autographs: Fresh signatures from the newest generation of rookies
Pillars of the Game Autographs: Icons from baseball’s storied past
Tribute to Cleats Autographs: Players’ actual game‑worn footwear, highlighting what they wore on the field
Tribute Career Achievement Award: A single‑player continuity set celebrating Hall‑of‑Fame milestones (e.g., George Brett)
Calling the Shot Dual Autographs: Superstar pairings with the broadcasters who narrated their signature moments
Collectibles in Tribute go beyond single‑swatch cards:
Prime Patch Autographs & Autograph Patches: Autograph cards featuring premium swatches of game‑used material
Tribute to Threads: Larger fabric pieces from uniforms
Stamp of Approval: Fully MLB‑authenticated relics with traceable usage details
Tribute Triple Relics & Tributaries: Multi‑player relic cards that showcase up to three swatches
Milestone Relics: Commemorative cards marking career achievements
Most autograph and memorabilia sets carry color‑based parallels, often serial‑numbered to 99, 49, 25, 10, 5 or 1, depending on the tier. Look for exclusive coloring on high‑end inserts like Prime Patch to chase that 1/1 rarity.
Release Date: April 16, 2025
Where to Buy: Hobby shops, online retailers, and secondary markets such as eBay
By understanding the structure—100‑card base set, six hits per box, and an autograph/memorabilia focus—you can plan breaks with confidence and zero in on the subsets and parallels that best fit your collecting goals.
Here’s the full 2025 Topps Tribute Baseball base‑set and rookie checklist:
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
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)
