2019 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball Variations Guide and Gallery
Picking up where the first set left off, the 2019 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball variations come in a variety of forms. From Action Images and Color Swaps to Throwbacks and Error (and more), the short prints cover a lot of ground. And that’s been the norm for Heritage for several years.
Here’s an overview of what to look for while you’re busting 2019 Topps Heritage High Number packs and boxes followed by a more comprehensive checklist and gallery.
Action Image Variations
Base card images in 2019 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball are mostly a mix of posed shots and portraits. This is done to mimic the 1970 Topps Baseball set it’s based on. Action Image Variations change up the photos for something more dynamic. This is where you’ll see a switch to game shots.
Action Image Variations are exclusive to hobby packs.
Error Variations
Can something really be an error if it’s done on purpose? At any rate, this is where you’ll find mistakes. At first glance, these can be on the tricky side to spot. In the past these errors have been as small as a typo in the stats or a subtle color tweak. Thankfully, Topps has made it easy to know if you have one of these variations, even if you don’t know what the mistake is. We’ll get to that momentarily.
Nickname Variations
The premise for these is simple. The player’s name is replaced by another name they go by or people frequently call them.
All you need to do to spot a Nickname Variation is look on the front at who is featured on the card.
Team Name Color Variations
Another hobby-exclusive, Team Name Color Variations are on the tougher side to spot. The difference on these comes with the team name text on the front.
Short print versions change the color of the text for something different.
Throwback Uniform Variations
Throwbacks are among the most popular Topps Heritage variations, in large part because of their rarity. These SSP cards offer up a different photo, similar to Action Image cards. However, there’s a more defined theme here. Throwback pictures show players in commemorative uniforms from the past, usually from Throwback the Clock games.
Trade Variations
On the front, there’s nothing strange about Trade Variations. They look perfectly normal. The lone difference on these is a small one found in the player vitals on the back.
Variations have an added line about how the player was acquired in the box on the back.
The Easiest Way to Spot 2019 Topps Heritage High Number Variations
For the past couple of Heritage sets, Topps has been using a simple labeling system that takes all the guess work — and staring at fine print — out of confirming variations. And it continues here.
Under the card number, SSP cards say exactly what type of card they are. So no trying to figure out the error and no need to stare at tiny codes that aren’t supposed to be stared at in the first place.
It’s all right there in the open.
2019 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball Variations Checklist
Here’s a quick look at the players who have 2019 Topps Heritage High Number variations along with the types of SSP cards. Click on the links to shop for specific cards on eBay.
501 Michael Chavis – Action | Team Color
502 Charlie Morton – Throwback
504 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – Action | Nickname | Team Color
505 Nick Markakis – Throwback
506 Yasmani Grandal – Action | Team Color | Throwback
507 Nick Senzel – Action | Team Color | Throwback
508 Brendan Rodgers – Action | Team Color
512 Keston Hiura – Action | Team Color
516 Eloy Jimenez – Action | Error | Team Color | Throwback
517 Fernando Tatis Jr. – Action | Error | Team Color
519 Pete Alonso – Action | Error | Nickname | Team Color
520 Manny Machado – Action | Error | Nickname | Team Color | Trade
523 Carter Kieboom – Action | Team Color
525 Justus Sheffield – Trade
526 Yusei Kikuchi – Action | Team Color | Throwback | Trade
527 Jorge Alfaro – Action | Team Color | Trade
530 Patrick Corbin – Trade
534 Bryce Harper – Action | Error | Nickname | Team Color | Throwback | Trade
535 J.T. Realmuto – Action | Team Color | Trade
537 Austin Meadows – Action | Team Color
539 Byron Buxton – Action | Team Color
540 Alex Verdugo – Action | Team Color
541 Yasiel Puig – Trade
545 Troy Tulowitzki – Action | Team Color
574 Craig Kimbrel – Trade
580 Brandon Woodruff – Throwback
589 Eduardo Escobar – Throwback
591 Christian Walker – Action | Team Color
596 Russell Martin – Throwback
628 Jason Martin – Throwback
629 Melky Cabrera – Throwback
700 Nick Kingham – Throwback
701 Victor Robles – Action | Team Color
702 Andrew McCutchen – Action | Team Color | Throwback | Trade
703 Chris Paddack – Action | Team Color
708 Clint Frazier – Action | Team Color
725 Ichiro – Action | Nickname | Team Color | Throwback
2019 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball Variations Gallery
Use the tabs to easily move between the various variation types.
Error
2019 Topps Heritage High Number Error Variations
516 Eloy Jimenez, Chicago White Sox

Error – reverse negative

Base
517 Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres

Error – yellow bar on front

Base
519 Pete Alonso, New York Mets

Error – missing blackplate

Base – black color showing
520 Manny Machado, San Diego Padres

Error – ‘3rd base’ white

Base – ‘3rd Base’ red
534 Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies

Error – “Philies”

Base
Action
2019 Topps Heritage High Number Action Image Variations
501 Michael Chavis, Boston Red Sox

Action – fielding

Base – swinging
504 Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays

Action – throwing

Base – with bat
506 Yasmani Grandal, Milwaukee Brewers

Action – blue jersey

Base – white jersey
507 Nick Senzel, Cincinnati Reds

Action – red jersey

Base – white jersey
508 Brendan Rodgers, Colorado Rockies

Action – gray jersey

Base – pinstripe jersey
512 Keston Hiura, Milwaukee Brewers

Action – running

Base – with bat
516 Eloy Jimenez, Chicago White Sox

Action – running

Base – swinging
517 Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres

Action – swinging

Base – bat on shoulder
519 Pete Alonso, New York Mets

Action – fielding

Base – holding bat
520 Manny Machado, San Diego Padres

Action – wearing helmet, gray jersey

Base – holding bat out
523 Carter Kieboom, Washington Nationals

Action – wearing helmet

Base – wearing cap
526 Yusei Kikuchi, Seattle Mariners

Action – gray jersey

Base – white jersey
527 Jorge Alfaro, Miami Marlins

Action – catcher’s gear

Base – with bat
534 Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies

Action – running

Base – with bat
535 J.T. Realmuto, Philadelphia Phillies

Action – catcher’s gear

Base – with bat
537 Austin Meadows, Tampa Bay Rays

Action – dark blue jersey

Base – white jersey
539 Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins

Action – running

Base – with bat
540 Alex Verdugo, Los Angeles Dodgers

Action – gray jersey

Base – white jersey
545 Troy Tulowitzki, New York Yankees

Action – batting

Base – bat on shoulder
591 Christian Walker, Arizona Diamondbacks

Action – fielding

Base – with bat
701 Victor Robles, Washington Nationals

Action – running, red jersey

Base – with bat, white jersey
702 Andrew McCutchen, Philadelphia Phillies

Action – gray jersey

Base – pinstripe jersey
703 Chris Paddack, San Diego Padres

Action – pitching

Base – white jersey
708 Clint Frazier, New York Yankees

Action – catching

Base – bat on shoulder
725 Ichiro, Seattle Mariners

Action – swinging

Base – bat on shoulder
Nickname
2019 Topps Heritage High Number Nickname Variations
504 Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays

Nickname Variation – Vladito

Base – Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
519 Pete Alonso, New York Mets

Nickname Variation – Polar Bear

Base
520 Manny Machado, San Diego Padres

Nickname Variation – El Ministro

Base
534 Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies

Nickname Variation – Mondo

Base
725 Ichiro, Seattle Mariners

Nickname Variation – Ichi

Base
Team Color
2019 Topps Heritage High Number Team Name Color Variations
501 Michael Chavis, Boston Red Sox

Team Name – yellow

Base – red
504 Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays

Team Name – red

Base – yellow
506 Yasmani Grandal, Milwaukee Brewers

Team Name – black

Base – red
507 Nick Senzel, Cincinnati Reds

Team Name – yellow

Base – white
508 Brendan Rodgers, Colorado Rockies

Team Name – red

Base – yellow
512 Keston Hiura, Milwaukee Brewers

Team Name – red

Base – black
516 Eloy Jimenez, Chicago White Sox

Team Name – yellow

Base – red
517 Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres

Team Name – black

Base – red
519 Pete Alonso, New York Mets

Team Name – white

Base – black
520 Manny Machado, San Diego Padres

Team Name – yellow

Base – red
523 Carter Kieboom, Washington Nationals

Team Name – white

Base – yellow
526 Yusei Kikuchi, Seattle Mariners

Team Name – white

Base – red
527 Jorge Alfaro, Miami Marlins

Team Name – red

Base – white
534 Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies

Team Name – red

Base – yellow
535 J.T. Realmuto, Philadelphia Phillies

Team Name – red

Base – black
537 Austin Meadows, Tampa Bay Rays

Team Name – yellow

Base – red
539 Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins

Team Name – yellow

Base – red
540 Alex Verdugo, Los Angeles Dodgers

Team Name – yellow

Base- black
545 Troy Tulowitzki, New York Yankees

Team Name – black

Base – red
591 Christian Walker, Arizona Diamondbacks

Team Name – yellow

Base – red
701 Victor Robles, Washington Nationals

Team Name – white

Base – yellow
702 Andrew McCutchen, Philadelphia Phillies

Team Name – black

Base – yellow
703 Chris Paddack, San Diego Padres

Team Name – red

Base – yellow
708 Clint Frazier, New York Yankees

Team Name – yellow

Base – red
725 Ichiro, Seattle Mariners

Team Name – red

Base – white
Throwback
2019 Topps Heritage High Number Throwback Uniform Variations
502 Charlie Morton, Tampa Bay Rays

Throwback Variation – Devil Rays jersey

Base – Rays jersey
505 Nick Markakis, Atlanta Braves

Throwback Variation – wearing helmet

Base – with bat
506 Yasmani Grandal, Milwaukee Brewers

Throwback – pinstripe jersey

Base – with bat
507 Nick Senzel, Cincinnati Reds

Throwback – dark uniform

Base – white jersey
516 Eloy Jimenez, Chicago White Sox

Throwback – ’74’ on pants, holding glove

Base – holding bat
526 Yusei Kikuchi, Seattle Mariners

Throwback – blue jersey

Base – white jersey
534 Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies

Throwback – blue jersey

Base – white jersey
580 Brandon Woodruff, Milwaukee Brewers

Throwback – pinstripe jersey

Base – white jersey
589 Eduardo Escobar, Arizona Diamondbacks

Throwback – pinstripe jersey

Base – with bat
596 Russell Martin, Los Angeles Dodgers

Throwback – Brooklyn cap

Base – LA cap, with bat
628 Jason Martin, Pittsburgh Pirates

Throwback – yellow jersey

Base – white jersey
629 Melky Cabrera, Pittsburgh Pirates

Throwback – yellow jersey

Base – white jersey
700 Nick Kingham, Pittsburgh Pirates

Throwback – yellow jersey

Base – white jersey
702 Andrew McCutchen, Philadelphia Phillies

Throwback – blue jersey

Base
725 Ichiro, Seattle Mariners

Throwback – blue jersey

Base – white jersey
The Vladdy Jr. RC is very sharp – classic pose, iconic design!
Has anybody pointed out that it’s not an “error” if it’s done deliberately? Do those cards have “error” stamped by the checklist number on the back? Eye roll.
Error? No not an error. A differential SP more the word.
I am getting cards from the 18′ Topps Heritage High #.
The last 3 code # is 329. I can’t find any reference to these. Lopp