2022
2022 Topps Sterling Baseball Hobby Box
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Sold out at every shop we track, in Canada and the US.
Sold out at every shop we track, in Canada and the US.
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Frequently asked
What makes 2022 Topps Sterling different from other baseball products?
Sterling is an all-hits product where every single card is either an autographed relic numbered to 25 or less, or a one-of-one relic. There's no base set or filler. You're guaranteed 2 autographed cards per box, making it one of the most premium offerings Topps produces.
What are the key rookie cards in this product?
The Sterling Debuts subset features 2022 rookies like Wander Franco and Vidal Brujan with their first on-card autographed relic cards of the year. These are numbered to 25 with parallels going up to 1/1 Silver versions.
How do the parallels work in Sterling?
Most autographed relic subsets have Blue (/10 with 3 relics), Red (/5 with 4 relics), and Silver (1/1 with 5 relics) parallels. Sterling Splendor Jumbo Patches are numbered to 5 base with Red (/3) and Silver (1/1) versions. The higher the parallel tier, the more memorabilia pieces and the lower the print run.
What are Unique Relics and how rare are they?
Unique Relics are all one-of-ones featuring oversized jersey letter patches, bat knobs, bat nameplates, and sometimes autographs. They're the rarest hits in Sterling, appearing at a rate of approximately 2 per case (1 in every 4 boxes on average).
Which current stars are featured in Sterling Seasons?
Sterling Seasons highlights standout career years from players like Mike Trout, Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr., Ronald Acuña Jr., and Shohei Ohtani. Each card has an on-card signature and two relic pieces, numbered to 25.
Does Sterling include Hall of Famers and legends?
Yes. The product features Legendary Relics with three pieces of memorabilia from Hall of Famers, and Legendary Cut Signature Relics pairing vintage cut signatures with two game-used relics. Players like Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays are included.
What's the difference between Sterling Swings and Sterling Strikes?
Sterling Swings focuses on elite hitters with on-card autographs and two relic pieces. Sterling Strikes celebrates top pitchers with the same autographed relic format. Both are numbered to 25 with the same color parallel structure.
Are there multi-player cards in Sterling?
Yes. Sterling Sets includes Dual Autograph Relics (numbered to 15) and Triple Autograph Relics (numbered to 10) featuring players with a common bond. Red and Silver parallels add more memorabilia pieces per player.
What are the best inserts in 2022 Topps Sterling?
Worth keeping an eye out for: Sterling Debuts, Sterling Seasons, Sterling Swings, Sterling Strikes, Sterling Splendor Jumbo Patch Autographs, Unique Relics (2 per case (approximately 1:4 boxes)).
When did 2022 Topps Sterling come out?
It dropped May 18, 2022.
What's in a 2022 Topps Sterling hobby box?
2 packs per box, 1 card per pack. Each box contains 2 themed mini-boxes: Pack A has 1 autographed relic (/25 or less), Pack B has 1 autographed relic (/25 or less) OR 1 unique relic (1/1) or autographed relic (1/1).
Where can I buy 2022 Topps Sterling?
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2022 Topps Sterling Baseball
2022 Topps Sterling Baseball is an ultra-premium all-hits product featuring on-card autographed relic cards from current stars, retired legends, and rookie sensations like Wander Franco and Vidal Brujan. Every card is either an autograph numbered to 25 or less, or a one-of-one relic.
Autographs
2 Autographs guaranteed per box
Inserts to watch
- Sterling Debuts Rookie autographed relics featuring 2022 first-year players like Wander Franco and Vidal Brujan, numbered to 25 with parallels up to 1/1.
- Sterling Seasons Celebrates standout career years from stars like Mike Trout, Aaron Judge, and Juan Soto with on-card signatures and multiple relic pieces, numbered to 25.
- Sterling Swings Features elite hitters with on-card autographs and two relic pieces, numbered to 25 with color parallels adding more memorabilia.
- Sterling Strikes Highlights top pitchers like Roger Clemens and Randy Johnson with autographed relic cards, numbered to 25.
- Sterling Splendor Jumbo Patch Autographs Premium oversized patch cards with on-card signatures, numbered to 5 with Red (/3) and Silver (1/1) parallels.
- Unique Relics 2 per case (approximately 1 in 4 boxes) One-of-one jersey letter patches, bat knobs, and bat nameplates, some with autographs. The rarest hits in the product.
- Cut Signatures All 1/1 cards featuring autographed cuts from baseball legends, politicians, and entertainment figures like Babe Ruth and Ted Williams.
Fast facts
- Released
- May 18, 2022
- Box config
- 2 packs per box, 1 card per pack. Each box contains 2 themed mini-boxes: Pack A has 1 autographed relic (/25 or less), Pack B has 1 autographed relic (/25 or less) OR 1 unique relic (1/1) or autographed relic (1/1).