Guide to Series 2 Key RCs
For a ballplayer, making it to The Show is the dream. For collectors, seeing that first flagship Topps rookie card is just as special. In 2025 Topps Baseball Series 2, that moment arrives for a new generation of rookies. Some may already be fan favorites or familiar faces in prospect sets, but this is their official hobby debut in the Topps base set.
Check out the top rookies featured in this year’s Series 2.
Top 2025 Topps Baseball Series 2 Rookie Cards
2025 Topps Baseball Series 2 #558 Roki Sasaki RC
player Info
• two-time npb all-star
• made MLB debut on March 19, 2025
• signed with the dodgers in 2025
Set Info
• 350 base cards
What they said
• “From a pure talent perspective, exceptionally few can match what Sasaki offers.” – Jordan Shusterman, Yahoo Sports
2025 Topps Baseball Series 2 Short Print #698 Cam Smith RC
player Info
• No. 14 pick in the 2024 MLB draft
• made MLB debut on March 27, 2025
Set Info
• 350 base cards
What they said
• “His discipline at the plate is really, really good.” – Astros manager Joe Espada
2025 Topps Baseball Series 2 Short Print #700 Kristian Campbell RC
player Info
• fourth-round pick in the 2023 MLB draft
• made MLB debut on March 27, 2025
Set Info
• 350 base cards
What They Said
• “What he was is a good player who made himself a great player because of his work ethic.” – Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow
2025 Topps Baseball Series 2 Short Print #699 Matt Shaw RC
player Info
• made MLB debut on March 18, 2025
• no. 13 pick in the 2023 mlb draft
set Info
• 350 base cards
What They Said
• “he’s going to keep getting better on defense. That’s why the kid’s here already. It’s because he keeps getting better. You put something in front of him, he conquers the challenge.” – cubs manager craig counsell
2025 Topps Baseball Series 2 #578 Kevin Alcántara RC
player info
• made mlb debut on sept. 25, 2024
• acquired by the cubs in 2021
Set Info
• 350 base cards
What They Said
• “those raw skills were what were attractive to us in that trade. He’s starting to come into that, turning into a player who can impact the baseball.” – cubs hitting coach dustin kelly
2025 Topps Baseball Series 2 #573 Hyesong Kim RC
player Info
• made mlb debut on may 3, 2025
• acquired by the dodgers in 2025
• four-time kbo gold glove winner
Set Info
• 350 base cards
what they said
• “He has the ingredients to be great.” – dodgers hitting coach aaron bates
2025 Topps Baseball Series 2 #524 Luisangel Acuña RC
player Info
• made mlb debut on sept. 14, 2024
• acquired by the mets in 2023
• younger brother of mlb superstar ronald Acuña Jr.
Set Info
• 350 base cards
What They Said
• “Having him on the bases, he adds some extra pressure. Not only the defense, the versatility, he’s having good results, getting good at-bats, but when he gets on base, he could be dangerous.” – mets manager carlos mendoza
