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Gimmicks are seeded two per hobby case (1:307 packs); and a much tougher pull in retail packs. The fine folks at Cardboard Connection has compiled a [http://www.cardboardconnection.com/2015-topps-opening-baseball-variations visual guide] for these cards.
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Gimmicks are seeded two per hobby case (1:307 packs); and a much tougher pull in retail packs (1:2375). Unlike similar gimmick sets, the production code on the back of each card is the same as the base card. (THANKS TOPPS!) 
  
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The fine folks at Cardboard Connection has compiled a [http://www.cardboardconnection.com/2015-topps-opening-baseball-variations visual guide] for these cards.
  
 
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5 Jose Altuve (signing autographs)

Revision as of 14:54, 24 March 2015

This article is about a set that was just released.
Some information may change as more facts become known.


Description

2015 Topps Opening Day is a 200-card set released March 18, 2015. As usual, the base set is a stripped down rendition of the 2015 Topps flagship set. Each pack will contain one insert.

Distribution

Hobby: 36 packs per box, 7 cards per pack

Blasters: 11 packs per box, 7 cards per pack

Reviews

Insertion Ratios

Cards Total Cards Numbered To Hobby Odds Retail Odds
Base 200 - 6:1 6:1
Gimmicks 25 - 1:307 1:2375
Blue 200 - 1:5 1:5
Purple 200 - N/A R*
1/1 Edition 200 one-of-one 1:10,080 1:9458
Printing Plates 200 four for each 1:2391 1:2375
Franchise Flashbacks 20 - 1:5 1:5
Hit the Dirt 15 - 1:5 1:5
Mascots 25 - 1:5 1:5
Stadium Scenes 17 - 1:5 1:5
Superstar Celebrations 25 - 1:5 1:5
Stars 25 - 1:24 1:24
Team Spirit 10 - 1:36 1:36
Autographs 14 - 1:383 1:380
Relics 10 - 1:383 1:380
Mascot Autographs 5 - 1:776 1:759

R: Exclusive to packs sold at Toys R Us stores.

Checklist

Base Set

  • 1 Homer Bailey
  • 2 Curtis Granderson
  • 3 Todd Frazier
  • 4 Lonnie Chisenhall
  • 5 Jose Altuve
  • 6 Matt Carpenter
  • 7 Matt Garza
  • 8 Starling Marte
  • 9 Yu Darvish
  • 10 Pat Neshek
  • 11 Anthony Rizzo
  • 12 Chris Tillman
  • 13 Drew Hutchison
  • 14 Michael Taylor RC
  • 15 Gregory Polanco
  • 16 Jake Lamb RC
  • 17 David Ortiz
  • 18 Pablo Sandoval
  • 19 Adam Jones
  • 20 Miguel Cabrera
  • 21 Evan Gattis
  • 22 Gerrit Cole
  • 23 Greg Holland
  • 24 Tim Lincecum
  • 25 Jorge Soler RC
  • 26 Buster Posey
  • 27 George Springer
  • 28 Jedd Gyorko
  • 29 John Lackey
  • 30 Danny Santana
  • 31 David Wright
  • 32 Jordan Zimmermann
  • 33 Eric Hosmer
  • 34 Michael Pineda
  • 35 Travis d'Arnaud
  • 36 Clay Buchholz
  • 37 Chris Archer
  • 38 Johnny Cueto
  • 39 Albert Pujols
  • 40 Clayton Kershaw
  • 41 Carlos Gonzalez
  • 42 Anthony Rendon
  • 43 Nick Castellanos
  • 44 Jonathan Lucroy
  • 45 Bryce Harper
  • 46 Chris Owings
  • 47 Jacoby Ellsbury
  • 48 Alex Rodriguez
  • 49 Jonny Gomes
  • 50 Rougned Odor
  • 51 Aramis Ramirez
  • 52 Roenis Elias
  • 53 Jean Segura
  • 54 Jeff Samardzija
  • 55 Francisco Liriano
  • 56 Elvis Andrus
  • 57 Salvador Perez
  • 58 Starlin Castro
  • 59 Paul Goldschmidt
  • 60 Ryan Braun
  • 61 Yovani Gallardo
  • 62 Jose Bautista
  • 63 Adrian Gonzalez
  • 64 Anibal Sanchez
  • 65 Michael Wacha
  • 66 Andrew McCutchen
  • 67 Josh Harrison
  • 68 Joe Mauer
  • 69 James Shields
  • 70 Alfredo Simon
  • 71 J.D. Martinez
  • 72 Coco Crisp
  • 73 Kyle Seager
  • 74 Derek Norris
  • 75 Jimmy Rollins
  • 76 Matt Shoemaker
  • 77 Mike Trout
  • 78 Garrett Richards
  • 79 Jered Weaver
  • 80 Alexei Ramirez
  • 81 Aroldis Chapman
  • 82 Joey Votto
  • 83 Corey Kluber
  • 84 Troy Tulowitzki
  • 85 Zack Greinke
  • 86 Giancarlo Stanton
  • 87 Josh Hamilton
  • 88 Christian Yelich
  • 89 Brian Dozier
  • 90 Daniel Murphy
  • 91 Brett Gardner
  • 92 Mark Teixeira
  • 93 Carlos Beltran
  • 94 Sonny Gray
  • 95 Jonathan Papelbon
  • 96 Madison Bumgarner
  • 97 Lance Lynn
  • 98 Adam Wainwright
  • 99 Evan Longoria
  • 100 Shin-Soo Choo
  • 101 Edwin Encarnacion
  • 102 Gio Gonzalez
  • 103 Ryan Zimmerman
  • 104 Anthony Ranaudo RC
  • 105 Jose Abreu
  • 106 Jacob deGrom
  • 107 Erick Aybar
  • 108 R.A. Dickey
  • 109 Brandon Finnegan RC
  • 110 Dalton Pompey RC
  • 111 Dilson Herrera RC
  • 112 Bryce Brentz RC
  • 113 Matt Barnes RC
  • 114 Hunter Pence
  • 115 Jason Kipnis
  • 116 David Freese
  • 117 Hector Santiago
  • 118 Mookie Betts
  • 119 Craig Kimbrel
  • 120 Jay Bruce
  • 121 Mike Leake
  • 122 Justin Verlander
  • 123 Victor Martinez
  • 124 Henderson Alvarez
  • 125 Adeiny Hechavarria
  • 126 Oswaldo Arcia
  • 127 Francisco Cervelli
  • 128 Chase Headley
  • 129 Angel Pagan
  • 130 Matt Holliday
  • 131 Yadier Molina
  • 132 Peter Bourjos
  • 133 Jose Molina
  • 134 Stephen Strasburg
  • 135 Stephen Drew
  • 136 Drew Smyly
  • 137 Dellin Betances
  • 138 Gregor Blanco
  • 139 Marcell Ozuna
  • 140 Hanley Ramirez
  • 141 Julio Teheran
  • 142 Zack Wheeler
  • 143 Freddie Freeman
  • 144 Robinson Cano
  • 145 Kolten Wong
  • 146 Ben Zobrist
  • 147 Carlos Martinez
  • 148 Ryan Howard
  • 149 Jason Castro
  • 150 Hisashi Iwakuma
  • 151 Rusney Castillo RC
  • 152 Ian Desmond
  • 153 Cole Hamels
  • 154 Tanner Roark
  • 155 Xander Bogaerts
  • 156 Daniel Corcino RC
  • 157 Cory Spangenberg RC
  • 158 Wilmer Flores
  • 159 Justin Morneau
  • 160 Kevin Kiermaier
  • 161 Arismendy Alcantara
  • 162 Chris Davis
  • 163 Rafael Montero
  • 164 Jose Reyes
  • 165 Ian Kinsler
  • 166 Masahiro Tanaka
  • 167 Mike Minor
  • 168 Kennys Vargas
  • 169 Matt Adams
  • 170 Marcus Stroman
  • 171 Andrelton Simmons
  • 172 David Price
  • 173 Alex Cobb
  • 174 Michael Brantley
  • 175 Manny Machado
  • 176 Lucas Duda
  • 177 Billy Hamilton
  • 178 Carlos Santana
  • 179 David Robertson
  • 180 Doug Fister
  • 181 Jose Fernandez
  • 182 Adrian Beltre
  • 183 Dustin Pedroia
  • 184 Guilder Rodriguez RC
  • 185 Maikel Franco RC
  • 186 Felix Hernandez
  • 187 Daniel Norris RC
  • 188 Javier Baez RC
  • 189 CC Sabathia
  • 190 Cliff Lee
  • 191 Jayson Werth
  • 192 Allen Craig
  • 193 Joc Pederson RC
  • 194 Andrew Cashner
  • 195 Carlos Gomez
  • 196 Brandon Phillips
  • 197 Brian McCann
  • 198 Yasiel Puig
  • 199 Aaron Sanchez
  • 200 Desmond Jennings

Gimmicks

Gimmicks are seeded two per hobby case (1:307 packs); and a much tougher pull in retail packs (1:2375). Unlike similar gimmick sets, the production code on the back of each card is the same as the base card. (THANKS TOPPS!)

The fine folks at Cardboard Connection has compiled a visual guide for these cards.

5 Jose Altuve (signing autographs)

18 Pablo Sandoval (with stuffed panda)

26 Buster Posey (World Series parade)

30 Danny Santana (on dugout)

33 Eric Hosmer (high-fiving teammates)

38 Johnny Cueto (red shirt, w/sunglasses)

40 Clayton Kershaw (celebrating with teammates)

47 Jacoby Ellsbury (pre-game stretching)

66 Andrew McCutchen (on deck)

68 Joe Mauer (in dugout)

77 Mike Trout (on deck)

96 Madison Bumgarner (World Series parade)

105 Jose Abreu (photo from press box)

106 Jacob deGrom (blue sweatshirt)

109 Brandon Finnegan (getting soaked with water)

119 Craig Kimbrel (with award)

122 Justin Verlander (taking selfie with fans)

123 Victor Martinez (at press conference)

140 Hanley Ramirez (at press conference)

144 Robinson Cano (signing autograph)

151 Rusney Castillo (blue jersey, w/D. Ortiz)

159 Justin Morneau (w/Y. Puig)

172 David Price (blue sweatshirt)

188 Javier Baez (batting helmet)

198 Yasiel Puig (signing autograph)

Parallels

All 200 base cards are available in the following parallels.

  • Blue (not serial numbered as published in sell sheet)
  • Purple Toys-R-Us exclusive
  • Opening Day 1/1 (one-of-one)
  • Printing Plates (set of four for each card)

Inserts

Franchise Flashbacks

  • FF-01 Craig Kimbrel
  • FF-02 Ryan Braun
  • FF-03 George Springer
  • FF-04 Robinson Cano
  • FF-05 Anthony Rizzo
  • FF-06 Manny Machado
  • FF-07 Gregor Blanco
  • FF-08 Julio Teheran
  • FF-09 Alex Gordon
  • FF-10 Tim Lincecum
  • FF-11 Adrian Beltre
  • FF-12 Nick Castellanos
  • FF-13 Jose Altuve
  • FF-14 Jered Weaver
  • FF-15 Danny Santana
  • FF-16 Jonathan Lucroy
  • FF-17 Starlin Castro
  • FF-18 Chase Utley
  • FF-19 Freddie Freeman
  • FF-20 Mike Trout

Hit the Dirt

  • HTD-01 Bryce Harper
  • HTD-02 Lorenzo Cain
  • HTD-03 Billy Hamilton
  • HTD-04 Mike Trout
  • HTD-05 Jacoby Ellsbury
  • HTD-06 Ian Kinsler
  • HTD-07 Jose Reyes
  • HTD-08 Carlos Gomez
  • HTD-09 George Springer
  • HTD-10 Ben Revere
  • HTD-11 Starling Marte
  • HTD-12 Yasiel Puig
  • HTD-13 Elvis Andrus
  • HTD-14 Denard Span
  • HTD-15 Dustin Pedroia

Mascots

  • M-01 Baxter the Bobcat
  • M-02 Atlanta Braves
  • M-03 Baltimore Orioles
  • M-04 Wally the Green Monster
  • M-05 Clark
  • M-06 Chicago White Sox
  • M-07 Gapper
  • M-08 Rosie Red
  • M-09 Slider
  • M-10 Dinger
  • M-11 Paws
  • M-12 Billy the Marlin
  • M-13 Orbit
  • M-14 Kansas City Royals
  • M-15 TC Bear
  • M-16 Bernie Brewer
  • M-17 Mr. Met
  • M-18 Phillie Phanatic
  • M-19 Pirate Parrot
  • M-20 Swinging Friar
  • M-21 Mariner Moose
  • M-22 Fredbird
  • M-23 Raymond
  • M-24 Rangers Captain
  • M-25 Theodore Roosevelt

Stars

  • ODS-01 Mike Trout
  • ODS-02 Miguel Cabrera
  • ODS-03 Andrew McCutchen
  • ODS-04 Jose Abreu
  • ODS-05 Clayton Kershaw
  • ODS-06 Yasiel Puig
  • ODS-07 Felix Hernandez
  • ODS-08 Robinson Cano
  • ODS-09 David Ortiz
  • ODS-10 Freddie Freeman
  • ODS-11 Buster Posey
  • ODS-12 Masahiro Tanaka
  • ODS-13 Paul Goldschmidt
  • ODS-14 Bryce Harper
  • ODS-15 Yadier Molina
  • ODS-16 Adam Jones
  • ODS-17 Evan Longoria
  • ODS-18 David Wright
  • ODS-19 Matt Harvey
  • ODS-20 Joe Mauer
  • ODS-21 Ryan Braun
  • ODS-22 Yu Darvish
  • ODS-23 Prince Fielder
  • ODS-24 Troy Tulowitzki
  • ODS-25 Jacob deGrom

Superstar Celebrations

  • SC-01 Mike Trout
  • SC-02 Madison Bumgarner
  • SC-03 Salvador Perez
  • SC-04 Giancarlo Stanton
  • SC-05 Tim Lincecum
  • SC-06 Rajai Davis
  • SC-07 Jordan Zimmermann
  • SC-08 Bryce Harper
  • SC-09 Clayton Kershaw
  • SC-10 Chase Utley
  • SC-11 Jose Abreu
  • SC-12 Tommy Hunter
  • SC-13 Miguel Cabrera
  • SC-14 Albert Pujols
  • SC-15 Anthony Rizzo
  • SC-16 Kolten Wong
  • SC-17 Michael Brantley
  • SC-18 Mike Napoli
  • SC-19 Mike Moustakas
  • SC-20 Edwin Encarnacion
  • SC-21 Coco Crisp
  • SC-22 Kyle Seager
  • SC-23 Jason Castro
  • SC-24 Adrian Beltre
  • SC-25 Evan Gattis

Team Spirit

  • TS-01 Mike Trout
  • TS-02 Phillie Phanatic
  • TS-03 Madison Bumgarner
  • TS-04 Greg Holland
  • TS-05 Miguel Cabrera
  • TS-06 Clayton Kershaw
  • TS-07 Bryce Harper
  • TS-08 TC Bear
  • TS-09 Jorge Soler
  • TS-10 Adam Eaton

Stadium Scenes

  • STA-BS Ben Shaw
  • STA-CP Cameron Payne
  • STA-DA Dylan Abruscato
  • STA-DD David Joseph Dick Jr.
  • STA-DR Donny Racz
  • STA-JB Jim Brady
  • STA-JF Jordyn Fernandez
  • STA-JFJ Juan Fernandez Jr.
  • STA-JW Joey Wright
  • STA-KR Kevin Ransom
  • STA-LD Luca Djelosevic
  • STA-LM Lance McKinnon
  • STA-RG Robert Grunbaum
  • STA-RGM Ryan Groose-Meils
  • STA-TC Tom Cicotello
  • STA-TCC Tim Culin-Couwels
  • STA-TV Tony Voda

Autographs & Game-Used

Relics

  • ODR-AM Andrew McCutchen
  • ODR-BP Buster Posey
  • ODR-DO David Ortiz
  • ODR-DW David Wright
  • ODR-KW Kolten Wong
  • ODR-MC Miguel Cabrera
  • ODR-NC Nick Castellanos
  • ODR-TT Troy Tulowitzki
  • ODR-YP Yasiel Puig
  • ODR-YV Yordano Ventura

Autographs

  • ODA-AA Arismendy Alcantara
  • ODA-CO Chris Owings
  • ODA-JB Javier Baez
  • ODA-JP Joe Panik
  • ODA-JS Jonathan Schoop
  • ODA-LD Lucas Duda
  • ODA-MB Mookie Betts
  • ODA-MF Mike Foltynewicz
  • ODA-MZ Mike Zunino
  • ODA-RC Rusney Castillo
  • ODA-RD Rubby De La Rosa
  • ODA-RE Roenis Elias
  • ODA-RH Ryan Howard
  • ODA-TT Troy Tulowitzki

Mascot Autographs

  • MA-BT Billy the Marlin
  • MA-PP Phillie Phanatic
  • MA-RC Rangers Captain
  • MA-TB TC Bear
  • MA-TR Theodore Roosevelt