2016 Topps Opening Day Baseball Variations Gallery, Checklist
2016 Topps Opening Day Baseball Variations are your garden-variety photo swaps. Keeping with the product’s simple roots, you shouldn’t need to worry about (intentional) spelling mistakes, wrong photos or other tough-to-spot differences. Rather, keep an eye on the image.
Similar to the basic variations in the main 2016 Topps Baseball set, the variations emphasize fun. There’s no single thread that runs throughout them other than being compelling photos. That might make it a little more complicated if you don’t know exactly what to look for (we’ve got you covered), but there isn’t much to it.
Don’t count on the fine print on the back for clues, though. Like 2016 Topps Heritage, the codes are the same for both the base cards and the 2016 Topps Opening Day Baseball Variations. You’ve got the photos in Opening Day and that’s it.
2016 Topps Opening Day Baseball Variations Checklist
OD-2 Noah Syndergaard
OD-5 Kenley Jansen
OD-12 Dellin Betances
OD-17 Kris Bryant
OD-21 Mike Moustakas
OD-28 Alex Rodriguez
OD-29 Ichiro
OD-32 Raul Mondesi
OD-47 Kyle Schwarber
OD-50 Josh Donaldson
OD-51 Andrew McCutchen
OD-52 Miguel Sano
OD-58 Carlos Correa
OD-61 Adeiny Hechavarria
OD-75 Prince Fielder
OD-77 Xander Bogaerts
OD-91 Madison Bumgarner
OD-99 Ruben Tejada
OD-107 Matt Reynolds
OD-110 Francisco Lindor
OD-120 Wil Myers
OD-122 Masahiro Tanaka
OD-128 Salvador Perez
OD-152 Carlos Gonzalez
OD-183 Buster Posey
2016 Topps Opening Day Baseball Variations Gallery
OD-2 Noah Syndergaard, New York Mets
Variation – with teammates
Base – pitching, Future Stars
OD-5 Kenley Jansen, Los Angeles Dodgers
Variation – peace sign
Base – pitching
OD-12 Dellin Betances, New York Yankees
Variation – postseason t-shirt
Base – pitching
OD-17 Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs
Variation – celebrating
Base – batting
OD-21 Mike Moustakas, Kansas City Royals
Variation – goggles
Base – high-ten
OD-28 Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees
Variation – signing autographs
Base – running
OD-28 Ichiro, Miami Marlins
Variation – pitching
Base – batting
OD-32 Raul Mondesi, Kansas City Royals
Variation – with World Series Trophy
Base – batting
OD-47 Kyle Schwarber, Chicago Cubs
Variation – celebratory hugs
Base – batting
OD-50 Josh Donaldson, Toronto Blue Jays
Variation – press conference
Base – batting
OD-51 Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates
Variation – Roberto Clemente Award
Base – batting
OD-52 Miguel Sano, Minnesota Twins
Variation – wearing jacket
Base – batting
OD-58 Carlos Correa, Houston Astros
Variation – signing autograph
Base – pointing
OD-61 Adeiny Hechavarria, Miami Marlins
Variation – flexing with teammate
Base – diving
OD-75 Prince Fielder, Texas Rangers
Variation – with teammate
Base – batting
OD-77 Xander Bogaerts, Boston Red Sox
Variation – with fans
Base – batting
OD-91 Madison Bumgarner, San Francisco Giants
Variation – with teammate
Base – pitching
OD-99 Ruben Tejada, New York Mets
Variation – tipping cap
Base – fielding
OD-107 Matt Reynolds, New York Mets
Variation – hand on hip
Base – batting
OD-110 Francisco Lindor, Cleveland Indians
Variation – signing autographs
Base – fielding, Future Stars
OD-120 Wil Myers, San Diego Padres
Variation – no bat
Base – camo jersey
OD-122 Masahiro Tanaka, New York Yankees
Variation – goggles
Base – pitching
OD-128 Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals
Variation – with World Series Trophy
Base – catcher’s gear
OD-152 Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies
Variation – dumped with water
Base – sliding
OD-183 Buster Posey, San Francisco Giants
Variation – batting
Base – taking off mask
Comments? Questions? Contact Ryan Cracknell on Twitter @tradercracks.
Geez, even the freaking kids set has short printed variations?!?!? Isn’t that kinda the opposite of what Topps is supposed to be doing with their kid friendly sets?
Hello’ Jason I agree with you but, as you well know the “Kids Hobby” is so much different now compared to what it was 30+ years ago. Even “Topps Opening Day” has to stay in line with its base Topps issue. I have most of these I pulled 2 from a case and had to buy the others via eBay or at shows. In my opinion, these are truly some of the rarest cards in today’s hobby. Topps has made building a “Master Set” very hard, and that is as it should be. A master set is hard to build due to having chase every variation of each player or team card. These rookies are amazing because they will hold a value as to base rookies tend to drop after the release of higher ended sets, such as Topps Tribute or Topps Inception. I have always collected Topps Baseball/Football sets and I try to always build “Master Sets” because its fun to hunt these very rare cards down. I have been working on both this “Opening Day Master Set” and its standard “Topps Master Set” Take Care to anyone reading this comments section I am CO-Owner of The House Of Cards 661-421-3547 my name is Shane Adams I broker anything sports cards, if you want it I can find it for a low fee. I also teach collecting for new collectors. So call me and let’s talk Baseball Cards.
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