2014 Topps Update Series Baseball Variation Short Prints Guide
Overview
Much like Series 2, 2014 Topps Update Series Baseball variations fall under three categories: Photo Variations, Sabermetric Stats and Sparkles.
Photo Variations are your basic image swaps. These don't follow a defined theme like some other sets do, although most show the player celebrating in some fashion or sharing a moment with another player.
Sabermetric Stat variations require you to look on the back. These have a different set of stats than traditional cards.
Perhaps the toughest variations to spot are the Sparkles. These have a little twinkle added to the card somewhere. Because this sparkle is small and white, they often blend into the image and aren't very noticeable.
Also, some autographed versions, numbered to five, have emerged for several of the variation cards
Using Card Codes to Spot Variations
Card backs offer a hint as to whether you have a variation as well. If you look in the fine print at the bottom, you'll find a numeric code. These identify different types of cards.
- Base Cards end in 480.
- Photo Variations end in 540.
- Sabermetric Variations end in 542
- Sparkle Variations end in 543.
The one exception to the code rule is Mookie Betts' Photo Variation. It ends in 480 like his base card.
To help make sure you don't miss any 2014 Topps Update Series Baseball variations, we've compiled a detailed guide that not only has a simple cheat sheet checklist but visual comparisons as well.
2014 Topps Update Series Variations Checklist
The following is a master checklist of all confirmed 2014 Topps Update Series Baseball variations. Click on the tabs above for visual guides to specific variation types.
US-10 George Springer - Photo
US-10 George Springer - Sparkle
US-12 Brian McCann - Photo
US-12 Brian McCann - Sabermetric
US-15 Joba Chamberlain - Photo
US-15 Joba Chamberlain - Sabermetric
US-17 Yangervis Solarte - Photo
US-19 Bronson Arroyo - Sabermetric
US-22 Kendrys Morales - Sabermetric
US-23 Ubaldo Jimenez - Sabermetric
US-23 Ubaldo Jimenez - Sparkle
US-26 Mookie Betts - Photo
US-27 Shin-Soo Choo - Photo
US-27 Shin-Soo Choo - Sabermetric
US-28 David Freese - Sabermetric
US-32 Mark Trumbo - Sabermetric
US-37 Leury Garcia - Sparkle
US-38 Jason Giambi - Photo
US-38 Jason Giambi - Sabermetric
US-41 Drew Stubbs - Sabermetric
US-45 Pedro Ciriaco - Sparkle
US-48 Scott Hairston - Photo
US-50 Jacob deGrom - Photo
US-56 Huston Street - Sabermetric
US-59 Brand McCarthy - Sparkle
US-62 Adam Eaton - Photo
US-62 Adam Eaton - Sabermetric
US-63 David Murphy - Sabermetric
US-63 David Murphy - Sparkle
US-64 LaTroy Hawkins - Sparkle
US-69 Dellin Betances - Sabermetric
US-70 Jarrod Saltalmacchia - Photo
US-70 Jarrod Saltalmacchia - Sabermetric
US-70 Jarrod Saltalmacchia - Sparkle
US-72 Chris Young - Sabermetric
US-73 Francisco Cervelli - Sabermetric
US-80 Josh Harrison - Sabermetric
US-82 Joaquin Arias - Sabermetric
US-91 Nate McClouth - Photo
US-95 Vidal Nuno - Sparkle
US-106 Collin Cowgill - Sabermetric
US-106 Collin Cowgill - Sparkle
US-107 Josh Collmenter - Sabermetric
US-107 Josh Collmenter - Sparkle
US-109 David Lough - Sparkle
US-111 Emilio Bonifacio - Sabermetric
US-114 Jeff Francis - Sparkle
US-115 Nyjer Morgan - Sparkle
US-116 Brett Anderson - Sparkle
US-117 John Lackey - Sabermetric
US-120 Randy Wolf - Sparkle
US-122 Jeff Baker - Sparkle
US-124 Nick Tepesch - Sparkle
US-132 Tyler Colvin - Sabermetric
US-135 Jake Odorizzi - Sabermetric
US-137 Doug Fister - Sabermetric
US-137 Doug Fister - Sparkle
US-142 Jon Lester - Sparkle
US-143 Jake Peavy - Sabermetric
US-148 Kyle Parker - Sparkle
US-150 Jon Singleton - Photo
US-157 Joe Smith - Sparkle
US-160 Delmon Young - Sabermetric
US-161 Edward Mujica - Sparkle
US-163 Ramon Santiago - Sparkle
US-164 Joe Kelly - Sabermetric
US-165 Justin Morneau - Sabermetric
US-166 Andrew Romine - Sparkle
US-169 Chone Figgins - Sabermetric
US-169 Chone Figgins - Sparkle
US-170 Matt Davidson - Sparkle
US-171 Chase Whitley - Photo
US-175 Oscar Taveras - Sparkle
US-181 Tony Gwynn Jr. - Sabermetric
US-185 Juan Francisco - Sabermetric
US-188 Paul Maholm - Sparkle
US-194 Hector Santiago - Sabermetric
US-194 Hector Santiago - Sparkle
US-195 Gerald Laird - Sabermetric
US-196 Erisbel Arruebarrena - Photo
US-197 Marcus Stroman - Photo
US-203 Cole Figueroa - Sparkle
US-204 Chris Capuano - Sabermetric
US-205 Sam Fuld - Sparkle
US-206 Chris Perez - Sparkle
US-207 Rajai Davis - Sabermetric
US-213 Stefen Romero - Photo
US-214 Tommy La Stella - Sparkle
US-219 Mike Olt - Sabermetric
US-220 Roenis Elias - Photo
US-221 Gregory Polanco - Photo
US-225 Luis Avilan - Sabermetric
US-226 Chris Coghlan - Sparkle
US-229 Sam Fuld - Sabermetric
US-235 Tommy Hunter - Sabermetric
US-237 Jorge Polanco - Sparkle
US-241 Michael Choice - Photo
US-244 Daisuke Matsuzaka - Photo
US-244 Daisuke Matsuzaka - Sabermetric
US-245 Andrew Heaney - Photo
US-260 Jhonny Peralta- Sabermetric
US-271 Juan Perez - Sparkle
US-272 Mark Ellis - Sabermetric
US-275 Boone Logan - Sparkle
US-276 Rougned Odor - Sparkle
US-278 Rafael Montero - Photo
US-278 Rafael Montero - Sparkle
US-281 David Buchanan - Sparkle
US-284 Robbie Ray - Sparkle
US-287 Mike Bolsinger - Sparkle
US-290 Cam Bedrosian - Sparkle
US-291 Jake McGee - Sparkle
US-298 Bobby Abreu - Photo
US-302 Tom Gorzelanny - Sparkle
US-316 Ian Krol - Sparkle
US-317 Marwin Gonzalez - Sparkle
US-319 Ricky Nolasco - Sabermetric
US-322 Drew Pomeranz- Sabermetric
US-323 Chase Headley - Sabermetric
US-326 Joaquin Benoit- Sabermetric
US-328 Dustin Ackley - Sabermetric
US-328 Dustin Ackley - Sparkle
US-330 Daniel Webb - Sparkle
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Photo Variations
2014 Topps Update Series Photo Variations Visual Guide
The code on the back of 2014 Topps Update Sparkle Variations ends with 540 (in the fine print). The one exception is Mookie Betts, who ends with 480, like base cards.
US-6 Jose Molina, Tampa Bay Rays
Base: blue jersey
Variation: with Yadier Molina
US-10 George Springer, Houston Astros
Base: orange jersey
Variation: jumping at wall
US-12 Brian McCann, New York Yankees
Base: batting
Variation: catcher's gear
US-15 Joba Chamberlain, Detroit Tigers
Base: pitching (Camo parallel pictured)
Variation: pointing
US-17 Yangervis Solarte, San Diego Padres
Base: grey jersey
Variation: dark jersey
US-26 Mookie Betts, Boston Red Sox
Note: code on back of variation ends in 480, the same as the base card.
Base: batting
Variation: smiling in dugout
US-27 Shin-Soo Choo, Texas Rangers
Base: batting (Pink parallel pictured)
Variation: in dugout
US-38 Jason Giambi, Cleveland Indians
Base: fist pump
Variation: batting cage
US-48 Scott Hairston, Washington Nationals
Base: batting
Variation: punching
US-50 Jacob deGrom, New York Mets
Base: throwing
Variation: pointing
US-62 Adam Eaton, Chicago White
Base: batting
Variation: jumping
US-70 Jarrod Saltalmacchia, Miami Marlins
Base: catcher's gear
Variation: throwing bat
US-91 Nate McClouth, Washington Nationals
Base: batting
Variation: fixing hat
US-150 Jon Singleton, Houston Astros
Base: batting
Variation: squatting
US-171 Chase Whitley, New York Yankees
Base: dark hat
Variation: red hat
US-196 Erisbel Arruebarrena, Los Angeles Dodgers
Base: batting
Variation: fielding
US-197 Marcus Stroman, Toronto Blue Jays
Base: pitching
Variation: kissing glove
US-213 Stefen Romero, Seattle Mariners
Base: batting
Variation: jumping at wall
US-220 Roenis Elias, Seattle Mariners
Base: pitching
Variation: washing face
US-221 Gregory Polanco, Pittsburgh Pirates
Base: batting
Variation: walking out of dugout
US-241 Michael Choice, Texas Rangers
Base: red jersey
Variation: blue jersey
US-244 Daisuke Matsuzaka, New York Mets
Base: pitching
Variation: bunting
US-245 Andrew Heaney, Miami Marlins
Base: pitching
Variation: batting
US-278 Rafael Montero, New York Mets
Base: pitching
Variation: field in background
US-298 Bobby Abreu, New York Mets
Base: swinging
Variation: back turned
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Sabermetric Stats
2014 Topps Update Series Sabermetric Variations Visual Guide
The code on the back of 2014 Topps Update Sabermetric Variations ends with 542 (in the fine print).
US-12 Brian McCann, New York Yankees
US-15 Joba Chamberlain, Detroit Tigers
US-19 Bronson Arroyo, Arizona Diamondbacks
US-22 Kendrys Morales, Seattle Mariners
US-23 Ubaldo Jimenez, Baltimore Orioles
US-27 Shin-Soo Choo, Texas Rangers
US-28 David Freese, Los Angeles Angels
US-32 Mark Trumbo, Arizona Diamondbacks
US-38 Jason Giambi, Cleveland Indians
US-41 Drew Stubbs, Colorado Rockies
US-56 Huston Street, Los Angeles Angels
US-62 Adam Eaton, Chicago White Sox
US-63 David Murphy, Cleveland Indians
US-69 Dellin Betances, New York Yankees
US-70 Jarrod Saltalmacchia, Miami Marlins
US-72 Chris Young, New York Mets
US-73 Francisco Cervelli, New York Yankees
US-80 Josh Harrison, Pittsburgh Pirates
US-82 Joaquin Arias, San Francisco Giants
US-106 Collin Cowgill, Los Angeles Angels
US-107 Josh Collmenter, Arizona Diamondbacks
US-111 Emilio Bonifacio, Atlanta Braves
US-117 John Lackey, St. Louis Cardinals
US-132 Tyler Colvin, San Francisco Giants
US-135 Jake Odorizzi, Tampa Bay Rays
US-137 Doug Fister, Washington Nationals
US-143 Jake Peavy, San Francisco Giants
US-158 Eric Chavez, Arizona Diamondbacks
US-160 Delmon Young, Baltimore Orioles
US-164 Joe Kelly, Boston Red Sox
US-165 Justin Morneau, Colorado Rockies
US-169 Chone Figgins, Los Angeles Dodgers
US-181 Tony Gwynn Jr, Philadelphia Phillies
US-185 Juan Francisco, Toronto Blue Jays
US-194 Hector Santiago, Los Angeles Angels
US-195 Gerald Laird, Atlanta Braves
US-204 Chris Capuano, New York Yankees
US-207 Rajai Davis, Detroit Tigers
US-219 Mike Olt, Chicago Cubs
US-225 Luis Avilan, Atlanta Braves
US-229 Sam Fuld, Oakland Athletics
US-235 Tommy Hunter, Baltimore Orioles
US-244 Daisuke Matsuzaka, New York Mets
US-260 Jhonny Peralta, St. Louis Cardinals
US-272 Mark Ellis, St. Louis Cardinals
US-319 Ricky Nolasco, Minnesota Twins
US-322 Drew Pomeranz, Oakland Athletics
US-323 Chase Headley, New York Yankees
US-326 Joaquin Benoit, San Diego Padres
US-328 Dustin Ackley, Seattle Mariners
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Sparkle Variations
2014 Topps Update Series Sparkle Variations Visual Guide
The code on the back of 2014 Topps Update Sparkle Variations ends with 543 (in the fine print).
If you're still having troubles seeing where the sparkles are, our Sparkle Spotter highlights exactly where they are.
US-10 George Springer, Houston Astros
Sparkle Location: thumb
US-23 Ubaldo Jimenez, Baltimore Orioles
Sparkle Location: front of belt
US-37 Leury Garcia, Chicago White Sox
Sparkle Location: bat shaft
US-45 Pedro Ciriaco, Kansas City Royals
Sparkle Location: right shoulder
US-59 Brandon McCarthy, New York Yankees
Sparkle Location: throwing shoulder
US-63 David Murphy, Cleveland Indians
Sparkle Location: glove
US-64 LaTroy Hawkins, Colorado Rockies
Sparkle Location: throwing shoulder
US-70 Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Miami Marlins
Sparkle Location: right shoulder
US-95 Vidal Nuno, Arizona Diamondbacks
Sparkle Location: glove shoulder (base card is vertical)
US-106 Collin Cowgill, Los Angeles Angels
Sparkle Location: collar
US-107 Josh Collmenter, Arizona Diamondbacks
Sparkle Location: ball
US-109 David Lough, Baltimore Orioles
Sparkle Location: right shoulder
US-114 Jeff Francis, New York Yankees
Sparkle Location: stomach-level on throwing side
US-115 Nyjer Morgan, Cleveland Indians
Sparkle Location: background above right shoulder
US-116 Brett Anderson, Colorado Rockies
Sparkle Location: belt under armpit
US-120 Randy Wolf, Miami Marlins
Sparkle Location: glove
US-122 Jeff Baker, Miami Marlins
Sparkle Location: helmet
US-124 Nick Tepesch, Texas Rangers
Sparkle Location: belt
US-137 Doug Fister, Washington Nationals
Sparkle Location: elbow
US-142 Jon Lester, Oakland Athletics
Sparkle Location: glove by wrist
US-148 Kyle Parker, Colorado Rockies
Sparkle Location: top of helmet
US-157 Joe Smith, Los Angeles Angels
Sparkle Location: front of belt
US-161 Edward Mujica, Boston Red Sox
Sparkle Location: bottom of glove
US-163 Ramon Santiago, Cincinnati Reds
Sparkle Location: bat-side wrist
US-166 Andrew Romine, Detroit Tigers
Sparkle Location: top of glove
US-169 Chone Figgins, Los Angeles Dodgers
Sparkle Location: background near waist
US-170 Matt Davidson, Chicago White Sox
Sparkle Location: bat barrel
US-175 Oscar Taveras, St. Louis Cardinals
Sparkle Location: left sleeve
US-188 Paul Maholm, Los Angeles Dodgers
Sparkle Location: glove-side sleeve
US-194 Hector Santiago, Los Angeles Angels
Sparkle Location: backside at bottom of jersey
US-203 Cole Figeuroa, Tampa Bay Rays
Sparkle Location: elbow band
US-205 Sam Fuld, Oakland Athletics
Sparkle Location: back near belt
US-206 Chris Perez, Los Angeles Dodgers
Sparkle Location: teammate's hat
US-214 Tommy La Stella, Atlanta Braves
Sparkle Location: end of bat
US-226 Chris Coghlan, Chicago Cubs
Sparkle Location: helmet brim
US-237 Jorge Polanco, Minnesota Twins
Sparkle Location: ball
US-271 Juan Perez, San Francisco Giants
Sparkle Location: shoulder near bat
US-275 Boone Logan, Colorado Rockies
Sparkle Location: glove
US-276 Rougned Odor, Texas Rangers
Sparkle Location: belt
US-278 Rafael Montero, New York Mets
Sparkle Location: throwing shoulder
US-281 David Buchanan, Philadelphia Phillies
Sparkle Location: front of belt
US-284 Robbie Ray, Detroit Tigers
Sparkle Location: bottom of glove
US-287 Mike Bolsinger, Arizona Diamondbacks
Sparkle Location: necklace
US-290 Cam Bedrosian, Los Angeles Angels
Sparkle Location: glove
US-291 Jake McGee, Tampa Bay Rays
Sparkle Location: elbow
US-302 Tom Gorzelanny, Milwaukee Brewers
Sparkle Location: tip of glove
US-316 Ian Krol, Detroit Tigers
Sparkle Location: glove-side elbow
US-317 Marin Gonzalez, Houston Astros
Sparkle Location: batting helmet
US-328 Dustin Ackley, Seattle Mariners
Sparkle Location: left batting glove
US-330 Daniel Webb, Chicago White Sox
Sparkle Location: backside near belt
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marie
Jacob degrom has a debut card that is horizontal. Whats the word With that variation?
Ryan Cracknell
marie Different card number. It’s considered a subset card for his first game and is totally different than his regular card.