2025 Topps Series 1-Top 10 BEST Rookies To Target & Collect!

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  • Опубликовано: 27 янв 2025

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  • @scottiebcards2354
    @scottiebcards2354  13 дней назад +7

    For those asking about Ben Rice: I didn't have him in my top 10, and I knew that he didn't really have a chance at being on this list since his big league stats were pretty bad (50 games, 26 hits, 7 HR, 23 RBI, .171 AVG, .613 OPS, 72 OPS+), he is older at age 26 in 2025, and he was never once a a top ranked prospect.
    His overall score would have been- Age:5, Prospect Ranking: 0, Minor League Stats: 9, MLB Stats: 3. Total score: 4.25.
    In the short run I think Rice has value, but he is blocked by Goldschmidt this year and has not proven it quite yet at the big league level.

  • @trappersweet492
    @trappersweet492 13 дней назад +12

    Thanks for the list Scott. A couple more I would consider. Jhonkensky Noel hit 13 homers 115 OPS in 179 at bats last year for Cleveland and had some big postseason hits also. Has big power and a great nickname Big Christmas. Connor Norby is a bit of a late bloomer post hype guy at 24, but once traded to Miami had a pretty strong second half last year with 7 homers and 104 ops+. Change of scenery could have helped get him right as he was once a top100 guy. Jackson Jobe does not have a base card but has a 1990 variation, an auto card and an all aces for some additional chase on a guy that is a top 10 rated prospect going in to 2025.

    • @RealBarefootIsLegal
      @RealBarefootIsLegal 13 дней назад +1

      I agree. I would have swapped #9 & 12.

    • @natthomson6339
      @natthomson6339 12 дней назад +1

      Love Big Christmas, fun guy

    • @HUMBLEFRYZ
      @HUMBLEFRYZ 12 дней назад

      Absolutely punishes that ball

    • @brock83995
      @brock83995 12 дней назад

      Love big Christmas, but didn’t he have a RC card last year

    • @CranstonSandwich
      @CranstonSandwich 12 дней назад

      Noel definitely could be a beast! Growing up I used to only route for my home team rookies, as I’ve grown up I’ve completely changed and hope all these kids turn out to be elite, it would be huge for MLB, but in my old age I’ve also become a bit more realistic and know it’s not likely. Either way it would be great for the sport if we have a ton of elite players, unlike the reality and history of the sport where there are usually only a handful of truly elite players per generation

  • @jsssportscardcollectibles3626
    @jsssportscardcollectibles3626 13 дней назад +5

    Had a jumbo case in my cart at the Topps release and thought about the RCs. Your list confirms my reasoning for not pulling the trigger on the purchase.

    • @mikea5205
      @mikea5205 13 дней назад

      2025 might be a dud year for rookies. Kinda like 2020 with Lou Bob.

    • @Krysdavar
      @Krysdavar 12 дней назад

      This is exactly what I'm doing. Right now I have stuff in the cart and was wondering if it's really worth it to buy a bunch of S1 boxes.

    • @danielsolano4606
      @danielsolano4606 12 дней назад

      S1 can be rough for rookies. Last year the Rookie crop wasn't amazing until Update

  • @cshecks
    @cshecks 12 дней назад +1

    One of my favorite segments prior to the new year/RC crop release - thanks Scottie!

  • @jeffdickinson2996
    @jeffdickinson2996 13 дней назад +1

    Great work as usual, brother!

  • @drpearlmantv6357
    @drpearlmantv6357 13 дней назад +3

    👏🏼 Scott puttin in the work
    I’m high lowder and like crews .
    Others In this set ….
    Not so much

  • @JTT311
    @JTT311 13 дней назад +2

    Great video Scott

  • @stephqwinn
    @stephqwinn 10 дней назад

    Great stuff. Appreciate the breakdown.

  • @Briguycollectables
    @Briguycollectables 13 дней назад

    These pre-release analysis videos are great Scottie. Thank you and great job as always 👍👍

  • @ChefPillar
    @ChefPillar 13 дней назад

    Fantastic video I love when you put these charts together helps buyers come to a formal decision on who to pick up I for sure will be picking up some of these players as singles in series1 and some of their Bowman autos

  • @DanWalls-q4f
    @DanWalls-q4f 13 дней назад

    Scottie you the man for this. I couldn't find the checklist anywhere

    • @ryanra44
      @ryanra44 13 дней назад

      It’s on Topps website

  • @rdj3video
    @rdj3video 12 дней назад +1

    I love a good spreadsheet and the thoughts. Thank you for the breakdown. The funny thing to me is that my 15-year old daughter will initially care about 4 of these guys when we rip packs. Wood, Crews, Rhett Lowder and Big Christmas! It’s amazing how watching highlights or catching and discussing a player making their debuts can make player names stick in your head. Noel also benefitted from being on a playoff team and having some big homers. We will also confuse Jace for brother Josh Jung at least a few times.

  • @stevezeppieri
    @stevezeppieri 13 дней назад

    Perfect analysis Scottie. Much appreciated

  • @WilliamtheWorst
    @WilliamtheWorst 13 дней назад +1

    Very helpful, Scottie! Thanks bro.

    • @DanWalls-q4f
      @DanWalls-q4f 13 дней назад +1

      Yeah Scottie is an absolute asset to our community

  • @Philly_Joe
    @Philly_Joe 13 дней назад +1

    Thanks Scottie! Great analysis as usual. Will miss the ripping of S1 but the bang for the buck is just not there. Wood A+

  • @TrevorH347
    @TrevorH347 13 дней назад

    Thanks for this. In some cases I wonder if minor league stats should be weighted a little more than a small mlb sample sizes, but overall very helpful. And man, Jacob Wilson's .400+ BA is impressive.

  • @bostwix
    @bostwix 13 дней назад +3

    Might be the first time i don't buy any hobby and just rip some retail... eBay some singles... Nice vid.

    • @DriveForShow
      @DriveForShow 13 дней назад +3

      That’s what I started doing in 2023…. Buying singles is a great way to go…I’ve saved a lot of cash and get cards I want. I don’t miss ripping packs.

  • @Showcardsusa
    @Showcardsusa 13 дней назад

    Love the breakdown, Scott. In regards to the pitchers, perhaps assessing the likelihood of injury to each player (taking into account relevant info such as past injury, velocity, spin rate, motion, etc.) might help in projecting future production from each? just a thought thx

  • @jamesreynolds9673
    @jamesreynolds9673 12 дней назад

    Scottie I love the rookie break downs. Think we can get print run numbers for this release? I really miss those.

  • @MajorLeagueRips
    @MajorLeagueRips 13 дней назад +3

    I posted a video yesterday with more of a focus on their short-term potential. My ranking were:
    10. Orelvis Martinez
    9. Jace Jung
    8. Coby Mayo
    7. Yilber Diaz
    6. Rhett Lowder
    5. Brooks Lee
    4. Spencer Schwellenbach
    3. Jacob Wilson
    2. Dylan Crews
    1. James Wood
    Notes: Amador is overrated and has disappointed (also was injured, to be fair). I didn't even give him an honorable mention...def could be my biggest miss. Coby Mayo has a really difficult path to playing time in Baltimore and he's already 23. Seems like we both like Rhett Lowder! Looking forward to revisiting these in the future. Encourage you to take another look at Yilber Diaz...lots of upside!

  • @mattmucci5486
    @mattmucci5486 13 дней назад

    Thanks for the informative video. Not trying to knit pick but the prospect rankings you were referencing were from prior to the 2024 season so they have changed a ton since then

  • @goodned
    @goodned 12 дней назад

    Finally looking forward to the Nationals season this year for the first time in a long time! 🎉

  • @CranstonSandwich
    @CranstonSandwich 12 дней назад

    I’m really looking forward to the introduction of Chase Dollander, although I think it will be tough pitching in Colorado!

  • @JacksonLloyd952
    @JacksonLloyd952 13 дней назад

    Good stuff

  • @SportsGuyCorey
    @SportsGuyCorey 10 дней назад

    I'm saving all my money for Big Christmas Topps Holiday Rookie Cards

  • @Sevfin
    @Sevfin 13 дней назад

    My boy Scottie B doing the hard work so my lazy ass doesn't have to! Shout out to that KC hat!!

  • @mnplumberman
    @mnplumberman 2 дня назад

    The Rc crop isn't as exciting going into the release as last year. I do think it will be more of a slow burn than an explosion from them. Which could be nice and keep prices reasonable for some of these guys.

  • @nixed242
    @nixed242 12 дней назад

    Luisangel Acuna. I hope the Met give him a chance to play everyday. CF maybe? He should have a series 1 rookie card. I also like Bryce Eldridge He's only 20 years old, plays first base, but the Giants refused to trade him this off season when asked. That could be why they didn't pursue Pete Alonso or any other free agent first basemen. We're probably not going to see him until 2026, but maybe he'll be included in this year's Update sets? Excellent video!

  • @custum18
    @custum18 13 дней назад +1

    These are guys only real collectors and people who actually watch a lot of baseball could get excited about.

  • @ThatBaseballGuy643
    @ThatBaseballGuy643 12 дней назад

    May want to check Martinez, watched him for almost 2 full seasons here in NH, strikes outs are a problem

  • @g3sportscards
    @g3sportscards 13 дней назад

    I'm big on Rhett Lowder this year 🔥

  • @nicobotello8080
    @nicobotello8080 13 дней назад +1

    Noel is the best on this list!!!

  • @SonographicTendencies
    @SonographicTendencies 12 дней назад

    I’m chasing Connor Norby for my marlins!!

  • @haydenphoenix3836
    @haydenphoenix3836 12 дней назад

    I sold my 1st bowman James Woods auto a few years ago. Got top dollar for it so it is what it is. I can't have any regrets getting 800$ for a for a raw auto
    Thankfully Woods and Crews is in this series....they kinda save it. And liking Noel/ Big Christmas

  • @modder15
    @modder15 13 дней назад

    I think you're really underestimating Dalton Rushing. Austin Barnes contract is over after this year. So he's definitely gonna debut this year and get eased into catching and be the secondary catcher starting next year

  • @jrobertmoore9406
    @jrobertmoore9406 10 дней назад

    Reminds me of 2021 already. A lot of hype, a good number players in the "...but we gotta see them on the field in the Show " ( due to no Minors games in 2020 ). But now 4 years later nearly all have been " meh " hitting .250 to .270 against MLB pitching.
    I would not bet the farm on any of them.
    And I have not seen much on the topic that I assume MLB makes sure that all the talent from South of the US is here legally, but what about their families, wives, girl friends, kids, etc. Will the new Administration send them all home if some not documented...

  • @danschweiger3700
    @danschweiger3700 13 дней назад

    Thanks Scottie! No jackson Jobe?

    • @scottiebcards2354
      @scottiebcards2354  13 дней назад +1

      Hey Dan, thanks for watching! Jobe is not on this checklist unfortunately. I think he is being saved for series 2!

  • @Bazookatom
    @Bazookatom 11 дней назад

    Do we need to start a Go Fund Me for a new Rockies hat??? Haven't seen it in a while.

  • @averageadam5001
    @averageadam5001 12 дней назад

    I'm excited but the odds are terrible for this series

  • @chriscurry3383
    @chriscurry3383 13 дней назад +4

    I think Orelvis might suffer from the Tatis, Cano, Manny collectability factor, regardless of how well he performs. With that 80-game suspension for PED’s, the fact that Tatis took a hobby dive (while playing well), and that the league/HOF looks negatively on this regardless of player, I’d dump any Martinez hits you come across.

  • @dsphillips16
    @dsphillips16 13 дней назад

    Yes

  • @mtpacksofficial
    @mtpacksofficial 12 дней назад

    Go Nats!

  • @thomascapalbo1369
    @thomascapalbo1369 13 дней назад +1

    Also Luisangel Acuna

    • @scottiebcards2354
      @scottiebcards2354  13 дней назад +1

      Luisangel Acuna is not on this checklist unfortunately. I think he is being saved for Series 2

  • @RealBarefootIsLegal
    @RealBarefootIsLegal 13 дней назад

    Scottie, don't forget - the A's dropped "Oakland" from their name.

    • @scottiebcards2354
      @scottiebcards2354  13 дней назад

      I definitely forgot in this video! RIP Oakland A's 💔

    • @RealBarefootIsLegal
      @RealBarefootIsLegal 13 дней назад

      @@scottiebcards2354 Speaking of A's, would you please share thoughts on Lawrence Butler? He looks like an intriguing 2024 RC to collect and do not hear much on him. Thank you

  • @raypereira2441
    @raypereira2441 12 дней назад

    Didn't orelvis get suspended

  • @rockiesinoctober
    @rockiesinoctober 13 дней назад

    So I shouldn't get my hopes up that Adael Amador is going to personally save the Rockies?

  • @williamdunlapwaxnews
    @williamdunlapwaxnews 13 дней назад +1

    Series 1 odds are horrible. No retail blues ,no hanger box yellows. No purple holos are blue holos. No guarantees in any retail products except the fanatics box and the holiday parallel is now in the tin only.

  • @vanburenboys81
    @vanburenboys81 12 дней назад

    Where’s Matt Shaw?

  • @Dahaks7
    @Dahaks7 13 дней назад +1

    Why is Ben rice not included in this? lol

    • @scottiebcards2354
      @scottiebcards2354  13 дней назад +1

      Hey, great question!
      Here are what his stats would be:
      Age: 5
      Prospect Ranking: 0
      MiLB Stats: 9
      MLB Stats:3
      Total Score: 4.25
      It doesn't help he is blocked by Goldschmidt next year during his age 26 season either. I think at release he will have some value for sure to Yankees fans.

  • @0gprotein409
    @0gprotein409 11 дней назад

    Where is Jackson jobe

    • @scottiebcards2354
      @scottiebcards2354  11 дней назад +1

      Jobe is not on this checklist. He seems to be held for Series 2!

    • @0gprotein409
      @0gprotein409 11 дней назад

      @ makes sense

  • @nathanlevinson3546
    @nathanlevinson3546 13 дней назад

    Connor norby should 100% be on this list

  • @DanWalls-q4f
    @DanWalls-q4f 13 дней назад

    Nothing will be as bad as 2021 Topps Series 1 - Skubal was it and no one else

    • @nicksunfortune5718
      @nicksunfortune5718 13 дней назад +1

      Ahh the year I got back into cards and the worst rookie set of all time lolol

    • @davedrago703
      @davedrago703 13 дней назад

      I bought too much 2021 topps chrome. I have alot of blasters sealed.

    • @nicksunfortune5718
      @nicksunfortune5718 13 дней назад +1

      @ Open them. Probably something decent in there. Like a Keibert Ruiz 1/1 !!!!

    • @jbortega1178
      @jbortega1178 13 дней назад

      ​@@nicksunfortune5718is he any good.. got a rookie auto to 25 of him somewhere

  • @thejuansotoguy
    @thejuansotoguy 12 дней назад

    Not looking forward to break prices

  • @hustlecrowe9440
    @hustlecrowe9440 12 дней назад

    Crews had a terrible K/BB ratio, even in the low minors. Staying far away.

  • @nicksunfortune5718
    @nicksunfortune5718 13 дней назад

    No Ben Rice?!?!

    • @scottiebcards2354
      @scottiebcards2354  13 дней назад

      Hey Nick, great question!
      Here are what his stats would be:
      Age: 5
      Prospect Ranking: 0
      MiLB Stats: 9
      MLB Stats:3
      Total Score: 4.25
      It doesn't help he is blocked by Goldschmidt next year during his age 26 season either. I think at release he will have some value for sure to Yankees fans.

    • @nicksunfortune5718
      @nicksunfortune5718 13 дней назад

      @ LOL I’m just a Yankee fan. I’m sure he doesn’t belong.

  • @God_bless7
    @God_bless7 11 дней назад

    Tops cooked with the design, but I think the chrome isn’t going to look very good

  • @joerussell9574
    @joerussell9574 12 дней назад

    Sadly in a year most of these will be nobodies.....sigh the trials of being a baseball prospect...

  • @jonathanbednarek608
    @jonathanbednarek608 12 дней назад

    A bad year ( on paper ) for baseball and basketball rookies.

  • @emceeRIPZ
    @emceeRIPZ 10 дней назад

    Really not impressed with the rookie class in this release. Feels really underwhelming. I don’t think James Wood has the same level of hype that Elly De La Cruz had for 2024 Series 1.

  • @fliplife67
    @fliplife67 13 дней назад

    Overall I don’t think this is a good class the top 2 players might not even be better than Jordan Walker.