Best Chrome Rookie Cards 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 #89 Jasson Dominguez RC
player info
• Hit first career homer off future hall of famer justin verlander
• in 2023, he became the first yankees player to homer in two of his first three games since aaron Judge in 2016
• nicknamed “The Martian
set info
• 300 card base set
What They’re Saying
• “this guy’s a big-leaguer. There’s no doubt in my mind he’s going to have a really good major league career.” – Yankees manager aaron boone
2024 Topps Chrome® Baseball #136 Evan Carter RC
player info
• the youngest player in rangers history to reach base at least four times in his postseason debut
• the youngest player in rangers history to hit a home run in a playoff game
• in 2023, he became the youngest player in mlb history to hit third in game 1 of the world series since mickey mantle in 1952
Set info
• 300 card base set
what they’re saying
• “at 21, I couldn’t cook a meal. He’s going out there in a World Series with a month of service time under his belt and helping us win games. That shows you the type of player he is. He’s going to make a name for himself in this game for sure.” – Rangers teammate travis jankowski
2024 Topps Chrome® Baseball #201 Jung Hoo Lee RC
player info
• batted .262 through 37 games in 2024
• hit first MLB homer on march 30, 2024
• 2022 KBO Most Valuable player
Set info
• 300 card base set
what they’re saying
• “He’s really, really good. He’s one of those players you watch and go, ‘Wow, he just does everything right.’ He’s a good defender, a premier hitter in that league. And the intangibles are there as well. Good baserunner. Understands the game.” – Giants third base coach matt williams
2024 Topps Chrome® Baseball #121 Shota Imanaga RC
player info
• named an mlb all-star as a rookie in 2024
• compiled a 5-0 record through his first nine mlb starts
• two-time npb all-star
set info
• 300 card base set
what they’re saying
• “This guy is going to give hitting coaches nightmares.” – PIttsburgh pirates manager derek shelton
2024 Topps Chrome® Baseball #18 Yoshinobu Yamamoto RC
player info
• five-time NPB All-star
• retired the last 10 batters in his first mlb win
• made major league debut on march 21, 2024
set info
• 300 card base set
what they’re saying
• “I think once I saw him throw I was like, ‘Duh he throws a hundred.’ He’s just so explosive.” – Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow
2024 Topps Chrome Baseball Rookie Cards, Pt. 2
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