2017 Paninibaseball

Optic

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Frequently asked

What are the key rookie cards in this set?
The big three are Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Alex Bregman. Judge is card #38 in the Rated Rookies subset and commands the highest prices. The set includes 35 total Rated Rookie cards (#31-65), so there's depth beyond the mega-stars.
How many autographs come in a hobby box?
Two autographs per box. You'll get either a Rated Rookie autograph (cards #166-175, on-card signatures) or a Retro Signature card styled after classic Donruss designs from 1983, 1987, 1990, 1991, or 1993.
What's special about the Mickey Mantle card?
This is the first time Mickey Mantle appeared in packs since 2012. He's card #7 in the Diamond Kings subset, and the card has a variation base version as well. It's a nostalgia pull that collectors hunt for.
How do the parallels work?
Base cards (#1-165) have 13 parallel versions: Holo, Pink, Purple, White Sparkle (Panini Rewards only), plus numbered versions (Aqua /299, Orange /199, Blue /149, Red /99, Carolina Blue /50, Black /25, Gold /10, Green /5, and Gold Vinyl 1/1). Rated Rookie autos have their own parallel tiers with lower print runs.
What's the difference between this and regular 2017 Donruss?
Optic uses chromium stock instead of regular cardstock, which gives it that shiny, reflective look. The checklist is also different: Optic has 175 cards versus Donruss' 195. Optic includes Mickey Mantle and focuses more on inserts and parallels.
How many inserts and parallels should I expect per box?
About 25 total inserts and parallels per hobby box, which works out to more than one per pack. This is in addition to your two autographs, so there's a lot of chase content.
What's the base set size?
175 cards total. The base breaks down as 30 Diamond Kings, 35 Rated Rookies (including 10 autographs), and 100 veteran cards. Five cards, including Mickey Mantle, have variation versions.
When did 2017 Panini Optic come out?
It dropped July 19, 2017.
What's in a 2017 Panini Optic hobby box?
20 packs per box, 4 cards per pack, 12 boxes per case
Where can I buy 2017 Panini Optic?
We track listings across the major North American card shops and surface the best price up top. The Buy on eBay links go through the eBay Partner Network.

2017 Panini Optic Baseball

2017 Donruss Optic blends retro Donruss design with chromium stock and a rainbow of parallels, bringing Mickey Mantle cards back to packs for the first time since 2012. The set features rookie cards of Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Alex Bregman, with two autographs guaranteed per hobby box.

Autographs

12 Autographs per box on average

On average per hobby box
  1. 25 Inserts and Parallels combined
  2. 10 Rated Rookie Autograph cards (subset of the 2 autos)
Inserts to watch
  • Rated Rookies 45-card subset featuring the year's top rookie class including Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Alex Bregman, with 10 signed on-card versions.
  • Diamond Kings 30-card subset of established stars like Mike Trout, Nolan Arenado, and Corey Seager, inspired by classic Donruss design.
  • Retro Signatures On-card autographs styled after five classic Donruss designs (1983, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993), each parallel numbered to 5 or fewer copies.
  • Dominators A Donruss staple since the 1990s, with five tiers of parallels numbered to 149 or less.
  • All-Stars Inspired by the 1983 Donruss All-Stars set, with five tiers of parallels numbered to 149 or less.
Fast facts
Released
July 19, 2017
Box config
20 packs per box, 4 cards per pack, 12 boxes per case

By CardStock Editorial