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It’s been a breakout moment for Hyeseong Kim, and Topps isn’t letting it go unnoticed. The 21-year-old Dodgers rookie blasted his first major league home run in a 9–3 win over the A’s, and Topps Now has released a commemorative card to mark the milestone—complete with a surprise that’s got collectors buzzing: Kim’s first-ever autograph card is officially here.

The home run came in the third inning, a clean solo shot that traveled 385 feet and sent Dodgers fans into a frenzy. It was a moment that felt like the beginning of something special. Kim, already batting .360 through his first 11 games in the big leagues, has quickly earned the spotlight in a star-studded lineup. His OPS sits at .840, and though it’s early, the kid looks like he belongs.

Topps Now is known for capturing baseball’s most memorable moments in real time, and this release delivers more than just a commemorative photo. This drop includes autographs—and not just any autographs. For the first time ever, Kim is signing cards, and Topps is making one of them truly unforgettable.

There’s a single 1-of-1 on-card autograph that’s inscribed “First Home Run,” inserted as a redemption in a random order. That’s the big one. Whoever lands it will be holding a piece of Dodgers history, and the first signed card of a player who could become one of the faces of the franchise. But that’s not all—there are 15 other autographed cards sprinkled into the release, including versions numbered to /10 and /5.

Even without pulling an auto, there’s plenty of reason to get in on the chase. Parallel versions of the base card include:

• Gold Foil /50

• Orange Foil /25

• Black Foil /10

• Red Foil /5

• A single 1/1 FoilFractor

That alone would make for a compelling drop, but Topps added a few more twists. Fans can also hunt for three different versions of the card: the standard base, a short-printed image variation, and a Korean-language super short print, giving a nod to Kim’s heritage in a very collectible way.

As with other Topps Now releases, collectors can choose between four different buying options:

• 1 card for $11.99

• 5 cards for $49.99

• 10 cards for $89.99

• 20 cards for $169.99

Orders are open for just 24 hours on the Topps website, and every card is printed to order—so whatever the final print run is, that’s all there will ever be.

For Dodgers fans, rookie collectors, and anyone who’s been watching Kim’s rise with excitement, this drop is more than just a nice memento—it’s a chance to own part of a story that’s just beginning. Whether you’re chasing the auto, hoping for a foil hit, or just want to remember Kim’s first big league bomb, this is one of those Topps Now moments that could age very well.