Shota Imanaga and Yoshinobu Yamamoto Take Center Stage
The future of pitching is here, and it comes in the form of Shota Imanaga and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, two highly touted rookies who joined the Big Leagues from Japan and dominated their first seasons in MLB with remarkable performances. Imanaga, the Cubs’ standout rookie, earned a well-deserved All-Star appearance, dazzling fans with his consistency and ability to overpower hitters. Meanwhile, Yamamoto played a crucial role in the Dodgers’ NL West title run, finishing with an impressive 7-2 record and becoming a key part of their rotation. As Topps brand manager Ryan Hickey explained, “Shota [Imanaga] and Yoshinobu [Yamamoto] were selected as the featured cover stars due to their instant impact on baseball and the hobby as 2024 MLB rookies. Each is featured in a variety of special inserts, relic cards, and autographs throughout 2024 Topps Baseball Update Series. Shota will also be featured throughout the All-Star game insert and relic sets.”
These two phenoms from Japan have quickly proven they belong among the game’s elite, making them the perfect choice for the cover of 2024 Topps Baseball Update Series, following Mike Trout’s appearance as the 2023 cover star.
This 350-card set is a collector’s dream, packed with everything from rookies and All-Stars to players on new teams, capturing the most exciting moments from the 2024 season. Alongside the base cards, collectors can hunt for autographs, relics, and rare inserts that includes, All Class, Autumn Tales, Let Him Cook and more.
2024 Topps Baseball Update Series releases October 16 online at Topps.com and in store at your LCS.
