Legendary Update Series Rookies
Topps Baseball Update Series has become a cornerstone for collectors, but it wasn’t always known by that name. Starting as Topps Traded in 1981, this set highlighted mid-season trades and debuts before transforming into the Update Series in 2005. Though the last Traded set dropped in 2007, Update Series has continued the legacy. In this list, we’ll walk you through the all-time best Topps Baseball Update Series/Traded cards, from the most iconic rookies to those can’t-miss collectibles.
Topps Update Series/Traded Cards
2024 Topps Baseball Update Series #US100 Paul Skenes RC
player info
• no. 1 pick in the 2023 mlb draft
• first no. 1 draft pick to make mlb all-star team the year following the selection
• fifth rookie pitcher in mlb history to start an all-star game
set info
• 350 card base set
what they’ve said
• “His stuff is real, it’s electric and he’s got good command of it all. I’ve been watching it, and his breaking ball’s incredible, his changeup’s really good, his outs aren’t on a ton of chase pitches, he’s on the plate.” – Mlb pitcher michael lorenzen
1982 Topps Traded #98T Cal Ripken Jr. RC
player info
• mlb record holder for consecutive games played
• three-time
• member of the 3,000-hit club
Set info
• 132 card set
what they’ve said
• “He showed us all what it means to show up every day, ready to play, no matter the circumstances.” – mlb hall of famer derek jeter
1986 Topps Traded #11T Barry Bonds RC
player info
• 14-time All-star
• seven-time nl MVP
• 762 career home runs
Set info
• 132 card set
what they’ve said
• “For the years I’ve been playing this game, he’s always been the best player in the game.” – Hall of famer Greg maddux
1989 Topps Traded #41T Ken Griffey Jr. RC
player info
• hall of famer
• 13-time all-star
• 10-time gold glove winner
set info
• 132 card set
what they’ve said
• “Junior was the single most gifted all-around talent I played with or against over the course of my career.” – former mlb player scott hatteberg
2011 Topps Baseball Update Series #US175 Mike Trout RC
player info
• 11-time all-star
• three-time al mvp
• 2012 al rookie of the year
set info
• 330 card base set
what they’ve said
• “I still believe mike trout is the best player in the game hands down.” – phillies superstar bryce harper
Best Topps Baseball Update Series/Traded RCs of All-Time, Pt. 2
Best Topps Baseball Update Series RCs of All-Time, Pt. 2
The Best Topps Baseball Update Series RCs of All-Time
