Best Chrome RCs to Collect
In the glittering world of baseball card collecting, few brands shine brighter than Topps Chrome®. Since its debut in 1996, Topps Chrome® has become synonymous with high-quality, sought-after rookie cards that capture the magic of baseball’s rising stars. Collectors have long valued these gleaming cards for their stunning refractor finishes, limited parallels, and the thrill of chasing the next big thing. As we step into the 2024 season, the tradition continues, with a fresh batch of rookies ready to make their mark. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a newcomer to the hobby, the 2024 Topps Chrome® Baseball set offers a long list of rookie cards that promise both excitement and potential future value. Check out this year’s top RCs.
2024 Topps Chrome Rookies
2024 Topps Chrome® Baseball #122 Wyatt Langford
player info
• fourth overall pick in 2023 draft
• the first rangers rookie to hit for the cycle since oddibe mcdowell in 1985
• made mlb debut on march 28, 2024
set info
• 300 card base set
What They’re Saying
• “We think he’s the perfect fit for what we’re building here. Who he is as a person, his winning pedigree and certainly the talent as a player.” – rangers general manager chris young
2024 Topps Chrome® Baseball #88 Jackson Holliday RC
player info
• no. 1 pick in the 2022 draft
• made mlb debut on april 10, 2024
• son of seven-time all-star matt holliday
Set info
• 300 card base set
what they’re saying
• “Sometimes you get here and get starry-eyed and go through the motions. But it seems like he knows what he wants to do and goes out and tries to do it each and every day.” – baltimore orioles star gunnar henderson
2024 Topps Chrome® Baseball #44 Elly De La Cruz RC
player info
• made first all-star team in 2024
• leads mlb in steals through 2024 all-star break
• in 2024, de la cruz became the first player to tally four hits and four stole bases in a game since ichiro suzuki in 2012
Set info
• 300 card base set
what they’re saying
• “He wants to be a superstar. He has that ability. We all see that.” – cincinnati reds teammate jonathan india
2024 Topps Chrome® Baseball #207 Jackson Merrill RC
player info
• in 2024, merrill became the second centerfielder 21 years old or younger to hit six homers in an eight game span
• In 2024, he became the third youngest opening day center fielder in the last 50 years
• in 2024, he became the 9th youngest player to make the all-star team in the last 40 seasons
set info
• 300 card base set
what they’re saying
• “This guy’s a special talent.” – San diego padres manager mike shildt
2024 Topps Chrome® Baseball #161 Jackson Chourio RC
player info
• first player in brewers history to be selected as the team’s minor league player of the year twice
• chourio’s brother, jason, is a prospect in the cleveland guardians organization
• made mlb debut on march 29, 2024
set info
• 300 card base set
What they’re saying
• “He has great hitting attributes. He has quick and explosive hands. He sees the ball well and has somewhat of a small move. You can see why the kid hits and why he has the ability to hit.” – milwaukee brewers third base coach jason lane
