2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball Variations Guide
The 2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball Variations are filling in some of the major gaps in the checklist. One of the first things collectors noticed was the absence of Opening Day debuts like Julio Rodriguez, Bobby Witt Jr. and Spencer Torkelson in the base set. It turns out they’re in the product, only as SP variations.
As expected, 2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball has a full slate of SP, SSP and Ultra Short Print Variations.
For the debuts, they are among the more common Short Print Variations.
Retired greats are also back, switching out current players from the base set.
This isn’t the first time that late-addition rookies have been added to Series 2. For example, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Gleyber Torres were both left off the main 2018 Series 2 checklist but ended up with short print variations. The following year, there was the no-number Vladimir Guerrero Jr. While it didn’t replace anyone, it too was an SP.
The Series 1 variations also have the usual mix of star and rookie photo swaps as well as some retired legends.
Mascot Ultra Short Prints
While the SP and SSP variations don’t follow a single theme, the Ultra Short Prints do. Although odds were not acknowledged on any wrappers, these cards are believed to be the scarcest of the tiers — a surprise on top of the surprises.
For Series 2, mascots are used as variations for superstars. Their heads are places onto earlier cards like Tampa Bay’s Raymond on Wander Franco’s body. Mr. Redlegs is at the plate, taking the spot of Joey Votto. These Ultra Variations also have the same card number as the player.
2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball Variation Codes
Codes on the card backs offer a shortcut to spotting not only variations but confirming short prints from SSP cards.
To use the codes, direct your attention to the fine print on the card back. Specifically, go right to the last digits of the CMP code at the end. These three numbers will change based on the different card types. Yes, it’s small but collectors aren’t the main audience for these. They’re part of the production process. It just works out nicely for those with strong eyes or a magnifying glass handy.
For variations, here’s what’s known:
- Base Cards – 847
- Short Print (SP) Variations – 865
- Super Short Print (SSP) Variations – 866
- Ultra Short Print (Ultra) Variations – 867
2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball Variations Checklist
The following is a list of confirmed variations. We will have more as they surface. If you’re looking for a particular card, click on the links to see what’s available on eBay.
215 Raymond – Ultra
250 Phillie Phanatic – Ultra
290 Mr. Redlegs – Ultra
300 Swinging Friar – Ultra
315 Mr. Met – Ultra
331 Rafael Devers – SP | SSP
337 Aaron Nola – SP
343 Ricky Henderson – SSP
345 Seth Beer – SP
349 Mark McGwire – SSP
350 Justin Verlander – SP
354 Mike Schmidt – SP
355 Teoscar Hernandez – SP
356 Ted Williams – SSP
356 Carl Yastrzemski – SP
361 George Springer – SP
364 Ken Griffey Jr. – SSP
364 Ichiro – SP
370 Jake McCarthy – SP
372 Frank Thomas – SP
375 Mike Piazza – SP
390 Joe Ryan – SP
396 Kenley Jansen – SP
397 Stan Musial – SSP
397 Tyler O’Neill – SP
400 Yordan Alvarez – SP
401 Hank Aaron – SSP
401 Ozzie Albies – SP
405 Carlos Correa – SP
409 Pedro Martinez – SSP
409 Chris Sale – SP
411 Nolan Ryan – SSP
415 Eddie Murray – SP
415 Cal Ripken Jr. – SSP
421 Shane Baz – SP | SSP
422 Otto Lopez – SP
429 Marcus Semien – SP
431 Casey Mize – SP
438 Walker Buehler – SP
440 Tony Gwynn – SP
442 Jackie Robinson – SSP
443 Cody Bellinger – SP
444 Lou Gehrig – SSP
445 Don Mattingly – SP
445 Babe Ruth – SSP
448 Frank Robinson – SP
450 Francisco Lindor – SP
453 Kirby Puckett – SP
466 Ryne Sandberg – SP
479 Josh Lowe – SP
483 Bo Jackson – SP
485 Johnny Bench – SP
490 Ernie Banks – SP
492 Stephen Strasburg – SP
497 Roger Maris – SP
499 Brandon Lowe – SP
500 Eloy Jimenez – SP
506 Juan Yepez – SP
507 Dansby Swanson – SP
509 Spencer Strider – SP
523 Rhys Hoskins – SP
530 Roberto Clemente – SSP
530 Bryan Reynolds – SP
531 Randy Johnson – SP
533 Mariano Rivera – SSP
535 Paul Goldschmidt – SP
537 Oneil Cruz – SP | SSP
543 Roansy Contreras – SP
550 Trea Turner – SP | SSP
557 Barry Larkin – SP
563 Jonathan India – SP
565 Ozzie Smith – SP
566 Edward Cabrera – SP
571 Javier Baez – SP | SSP
572 Max Muncy – SP
576 Byron Buxton – SP
578 Dylan Carlson – SP
579 Ryan Mountcastle – SP
582 Wade Boggs – SP
584 Noah Syndergaard – SP
586 Ryan Vilade – SP
588 Jack Flaherty – SP
589 George Brett – SP
595 Romy Gonzalez – SP
599 Jose Siri – SP
600 Manny Machado – SP | SSP
615 Greg Maddux – SSP
625 Reggie Jackson – SP
629 Chipper Jones – SP
632 Willie Mays – SSP
632 Will Clark – SP
636 Kevin Smith – SP
639 Derek Jeter – SSP
650 Giancarlo Stanton – SP | SSP
652 Adolis Garcia – SP
655 Andrew McCutchen – SP
658 Spencer Torkelson – SP
659 Julio Rodriguez – SP
660 Shohei Ohtani – SP | SSP
660 Bobby Witt Jr. – SP
2022 Topps Series 2 Baseball Variations Gallery
We will add missing images ASAP.
215 Raymond, Tampa Bay Rays
250 Phillie Phanatic, Philadelphia Phillies
290 Mr. Redlegs, Cincinnati Reds
300 Swinging Friar, San Diego Padres
315 Mr. Met, New York Mets
331 Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox
337 Aaron Nola, Philadelphia Phillies
343 Rickey Henderson, Oakland Athletics
345 Seth Beer, Arizona Diamondbacks
349 Mark McGwire, Oakland Athletics
350 Justin Verlander, Houston Astros
354 Mike Schmidt, Philadelphia Phillies
355 Teoscar Hernandez, Toronto Blue Jays
356 Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox
356 Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox
361 George Springer, Toronto Blue Jays
364 Ken Griffey Jr., Seattle Mariners
364 Ichiro, Seattle Mariners
370 Jake McCarthy, Arizona Diamondbacks
372 Frank Thomas, Chicago White Sox
375 Mike Piazza, New York Mets
390 Joe Ryan, Minnesota Twins
396 Kenley Jansen, Atlanta Braves
397 Stan Musial, St. Louis Cardinals
397 Tyler O’Neill, St. Louis Cardinals
400 Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros
401 Hank Aaron, Atlanta Braves
401 Ozzie Albies, Atlanta Braves
405 Carlos Correa, Minnesota Twins
409 Pedro Martinez, Boston Red Sox
409 Chris Sale, Boston Red Sox
411 Nolan Ryan, Texas Rangers
415 Eddie Murray, Baltimore Orioles
415 Cal Ripken Jr., Baltimore Orioles
421 Shane Baz, Tampa Bay Rays
422 Otto Lopez, Toronto Blue Jays
429 Marcus Semien, Texas Rangers
431 Casey Mize, Detroit Tigers
438 Walker Buehler, Los Angeles Dodgers
440 Tony Gwynn, San Diego Padres
442 Jackie Robinson, Brooklyn Dodgers
443 Cody Bellinger, Los Angeles Dodgers
444 Lou Gehrig, New York Yankees
445 Don Mattingly, New York Yankees
445 Babe Ruth, New York Yankees
448 Frank Robinson, Cincinnati Reds
450 Francisco Lindor, New York Mets
453 Kirby Puckett, Minnesota Twins
466 Ryne Sandberg, Chicago Cubs
479 Josh Lowe, Tampa Bay Rays
483 Bo Jackson, Kansas City Royals
485 Johnny Bench, Cincinnati Reds
490 Ernie Banks, Chicago Cubs
492 Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals
497 Roger Maris, New York Yankees
499 Brandon Lowe, Tampa Bay Rays
500 Eloy Jimenez, Chicago White Sox
506 Juan Yepez, St. Louis Cardinals
507 Dansby Swanson, Atlanta Braves
509 Spencer Strider, Atlanta Braves
523 Rhys Hoskins, Philadelphia Phillies
530 Roberto Clemente, Pittsburgh Pirates
530 Bryan Reynolds, Pittsburgh Pirates
531 Randy Johnson, Seattle Mariners
533 Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees
535 Paul Goldschmidt, St. Louis Cardinals
537 Oneil Cruz, Pittsburgh Pirates
543 Roansy Contreras, Pittsburgh Pirates
550 Trea Turner, Los Angeles Dodgers
557 Barry Larkin, Cincinnati Reds
563 Jonathan India, Cincinnati Reds
565 Ozzie Smith, St. Louis Cardinals
566 Edward Cabrera, Miami Marlins
571 Javier Baez, Detroit Tigers
572 Max Muncy, Los Angeles Dodgers
576 Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins
578 Dylan Carlson, St. Louis Cardinals
579 Ryan Mountcastle, Baltimore Orioles
582 Wade Boggs, Boston Red Sox
584 Noah Syndergaard, Los Angeles Angels
586 Ryan Vilade, Colorado Rockies
588 Jack Flaherty, St. Louis Cardinals
589 George Brett, Kansas City Royals
595 Romy Gonzalez, Chicago White Sox
599 Jose Siri, Houston Astros
600 Manny Machado, San Diego Padres
615 Greg Maddux, Atlanta Braves
625 Reggie Jackson, New York Yankees
629 Chipper Jones, Atlanta Braves
632 Willie Mays, San Francisco Giants
632 Will Clark, San Francisco Giants
636 Kevin Smith, Toronto Blue Jays
639 Derek Jeter, New York Yankees
650 Giancarlo Stanton, New York Yankees
652 Adolis Garcia, Texas Rangers
655 Andrew McCutchen, Milwaukee Brewers
658 Spencer Torkelson, Detroit Tigers
659 Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners
660 Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels
660 Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals
What is base, and short print?
@Kevin – All images are labeled.
I have numerous cards, baseball, hockey, and they are of roger Staubach, terry Bradshaw, coaches. How much if any are worth anything
I pulled a short print shohei ohtani
Hobby Legends just pulled a Mark McGwire SSP card 349. He’s in an As uniform.
531 SP Randy Johnson
Carl Yastrzemski is a legend short print as well. Can’t remember the number off hand
theres an SSP Hank Aaron also
Looks like there may not be any Ultra SSPs for series 2. I guess Topps is showing us some mercy since they put the more coveted rookies in the set as SPs.
The first Ultra showed up today.
Just pulled the 639 SSP Derek Jeter. Hate the Yankees but love the card.
Just pulled a Griffey ssp #364. Very nice!
Just pulled J-Rod Sp from a pack from WAWA!!!!BOOM!!!
Just pulled Lou Gehrig SSP #444
are there two different cards for #660 that are both Bobby Witt cards? Have seen two different photos for the 660, both Witt. Not sure if one is the SP, the other the SSP. Can anyone help with this? Thank you!
It might be one of the factory set variations: https://www.beckett.com/news/2022-topps-baseball-complete-set-variations-guide-and-other-surprises/
pulled the jrod sp thank you!
Honestly I’m having way more fun ripping Series 2 than update. My quest for J-rod continues but pulled the Ohtani SSP last night.. nice consolation.
What about Inserts? Are they sp, ssp, ext? I pulled a Brandon Marsh next wave and the code ends in 723. What does this mean and how can I look it up?
The full checklist is here: https://www.beckett.com/news/2022-topps-series-2-baseball-cards/