It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the number of 2021 Topps Baseball Rookie Cards is big. The fact that most 2020 debuts were held back from late-season releases may have hurt products then. But it’s making for a deep crop in 2021 sets.

2021 Topps Series 1 has 50 RCs on it 330-card checklist. And there’s still Series 2 to come later in the year with several key names, likely to help spread things out. Finally, Update Series will wrap up the year, likely with some 2021 debuts.

Flagship Topps doesn’t usually have the most valuable Rookie Cards. They’re definitely not the rarest. Yet, they are the most popular in the hobby. With so many lines out there, each with its own angle and identity, Topps Baseball benefits from a combination of history, tradition and accessibility. For collectors looking for just one RC of a player, Topps is often the place to go.

2021 Topps Baseball Rookie Cards By the Numbers

Here’s how the 2021 Topps Baseball Rookie Cards break down in Series 1:

Total RCs: 50

1st Round Draft Picks: 16

Top 5 Draft Picks: 5

Top 10 Draft Picks: 6

Youngest Player: Luis Garcia (DOB: May 16, 2000)

Oldest Player: Eddy Alvarez (DOB: January 30, 1990)

Total 2021 Topps Baseball Rookie Cards by Team:

Based on Series 1 only.

• Arizona Diamondbacks – 2
• Atlanta Braves – 2
• Baltimore Orioles – 1
• Boston Red Sox – 1
• Chicago White Sox – 3
• Chicago Cubs – 0
• Cincinnati Reds – 1
• Cleveland Indians – 2
• Colorado Rockies – 1
• Detroit Tigers – 4
• Houston Astros – 3
• Kansas City Royals – 4
• Los Angeles Angels – 1
• Los Angeles Dodgers – 2
• Miami Marlins – 5
• Milwaukee Brewers – 0
• Minnesota Twins – 0
• New York Mets – 2
• New York Yankees – 2
• Oakland Athletics – 1
• Philadelphia Phillies – 2
• Pittsburgh Pirates – 0
• San Diego Padres – 1
• San Francisco Giants – 2
• Seattle Mariners – 1
• St. Louis Cardinals – 2
• Tampa Bay Rays – 0
• Texas Rangers – 2
• Toronto Blue Jays – 2
• Washington Nationals – 1

2021 Topps Baseball Rookie Cards Checklist and Guide

Age refers to how old players were when 2020 Topps Series 1 came out.

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