Collect the Top Rookies in 2025 Chrome® Baseball Update Series
With the release of 2025 Topps Chrome® Baseball Update Series, collectors are turning their attention to the standout first-year talent featured throughout the product. This year’s checklist showcases a strong rookie class, and our list zeroes in on the top rookies to chase as you rip packs in search of future stars.
From highly regarded prospects making their mark to early impact players, these are the rookies every collector should keep in focus when diving into 2025 Chrome Update.
2025 Topps Chrome Baseball Update Series features a loaded rookie class highlighted by stars like Nick Kurtz, Marcelo Mayer, Cade Horton, and Drake Baldwin. Collectors can chase base RCs, autos, and rare inserts.
Top 2025 Topps Chrome® Baseball Update Series Rookies
2025 Topps Chrome® Baseball Update Series #USC178 Nick Kurtz RC
player Info
• 2025 Al rookie of the year
• led all rookies in homers (36)
•one of three players in 2025 with at least 400 plate appearances and an ops of over 1.000
what they said
• “There’s only a few guys in the game that can hit oppo homers and know, when you got it, you got it, which [Kurtz] did. It’s like Barry Bonds and Jim Thome and a couple Hall of Famers.” – a’s manager mark kotsay
2025 Topps Chrome® Baseball Update Series #USC9 Marcelo Mayer RC
player Info
• no. 4 pick in the 2021 mlb draft
• made mlb debut on may 24, 2025
• one of three players from eastlake high school to be selected in the first round of the mlb draft
What They Said
• “This was a guy who has played shortstop his entire life, took some reps at second base and looked completely comfortable and natural. Played third base for the first time over an extended period in the big leagues, starting with his debut, and he every bit played the part of a really good defensive third baseman.” – red sox chief baseball officer craig breslow
2025 Topps Chrome® Baseball Update Series #USC63 Cade Horton RC
player Info
• no. 7 pick in the 2022 mlb draft
• made mlb debut on may 10, 2025
• posted an 11-4 record in 2025
What They Said
• “Different things happen that give opportunities to guys like Cade. You got to see how dominant he can be at the big league level.” – cubs teammate justin steele
2025 Topps Chrome® Baseball Update Series #USC88 Drake Baldwin RC
player info
• 10th braves player to be named rookie of the year
• ranked first among nl rookies in fwar (3.1)
• made mlb debut on march 27, 2025
What They Said
• “He’s just matured, got more confident, and his whole game has picked up. And he’s so much better today than he was (Opening Day) in San Diego. He is light years ahead of where he was then even, right now, after all the experience.” – former braves manager brian snitker
Be Sure to Chase these Other RCs:
- Roki Sasaki
- James Wood
- Ben Rice
- Cam Smith
- Matt Shaw
- Jacob Wilson
Topps Chrome® Baseball Update Series Rookie FAQs
- Who are the top rookies in 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball Update Series?
- Key rookies include Nick Kurtz, Marcelo Mayer, Cade Horton, Drake Baldwin, and James Wood. Each offers chase potential through base RCs, parallels, and select inserts.
- What makes the 2025 rookie class strong?
- Multiple award winners, early-impact hitters, and highly regarded prospects debuted in 2025, giving this Chrome Baseball Update release a deep rookie star power across multiple teams and positions.
- Are autographs common in 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball Update Series?
- Yes. There are several autograph-driven subsets.
- Do any rookies appear across multiple inserts in this release?
- Several key rookies appear in both the base RC lineup and in inserts such as Radiating Rookies, Rookie Autographs, and Rookie Lava Lamp Autos.
- Why is Nick Kurtz considered a top chase in 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball Update Series?
- Nick Kurtz’s AL Rookie of the Year season, 36 home runs, and elite plate discipline make his RCs a cornerstone chase.
Key Facts
- Features one of the deepest rookie groups in recent Topps Chrome Baseball Update Series releases
- Highlights several award winners, All-Stars, and top draft picks
- Strong chase potential across multiple teams and positions
