2015 Topps Pro Debut Baseball Cards
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Product Details
2015 Topps Pro Debut Baseball is all about life in the minors. Rather than taking a Bowman approach where prospects are shown in the future MLB uniforms, Pro Debut offers the full MiLB package. Hobby boxes once again come with two autographs and two relics.
The 200-card base set mixes up players who are on the cusp of landing in the majors with 2014 draft picks. The design is similar to that used in 2015 Topps Baseball, making it a MiLB flagship set of sorts. Numbered parallels include Gold, Orange (#/25), Red (#/5), Printing Plates and Black (1/1).
Signed cards come in two styles. Base Autographs are essentially signed versions of the base cards. Parallels come in Gold, Orange (#/25), Red (#/5) and Black (1/1). Dual Affiliation Autographs come with two autographs. These also have Red (#/5) and Black (1/1) versions.
Like past years for the brand, relics are a mix of game-used memorabilia and team-focused manufactured relics. Fragments from the Farm make up the game-used content. Manufactured Minor League Mascot Patch Cards return, highlighting some of MiLB's most recognizable and strangest cheerleaders. Pennant Patches appear to take the place of the hat logo patch cards used in the past. These are done in the shape of a team pennant.
2015 Topps Pro Debut also has a couple of basic inserts, both of which are knew. The minors are known for having some wild promotions, many of which come with custom jerseys. Promo Night Uniforms highlight some of the most memorable. Distinguished Debuts spotlight players who played professional ball for the first time in 2014.
Product Configuration: 24 packs per box, 8 cards per pack
Price Point: Low-End Baseball Card
Target Audience: Minor League Baseball Collectors, Prospectors, Set Builders
2015 Topps Pro Debut Baseball Box Break
- 2 Autographs
- 2 Relic Cards
- 192 Total Cards
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Set Checklist
2015 Topps Pro Debut Baseball Set Checklist
Base Set Checklist
2 Tayron Guerrero - Lake Elsinore Storm
3 Josh Hader - Corpus Christi Hooks
4 Mike Papi - Mahoning Valley Scrappers
5 Alex Verdugo - AZL Dodgers
6 Robert Stephenson - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
7 Brian Johnson - Portland Sea Dogs
8 Manuel Margot - Salem Red Sox
9 Justin O'Conner - Montgomery Biscuits
10 Wyatt Mathisen - West Virginia Power
11 Kyle Zimmer - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
12 Peter O'Brien - Mobile BayBears
13 Conrad Gregor - Corpus Christi Hooks
14 Francisco Lindor - Columbus Clippers
15 Tim Berry - Bowie Baysox
16 Grant Holmes - AZL Dodgers
17 Julio Urias - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
18 Steven Matz - Binghamton Mets
19 Raul Mondesi - Wilmington Blue Rocks
20 Adam Conley - New Orleans Zephyrs
21 Luis Severino - Trenton Thunder
22 Willy Adames - Bowling Green Hot Rods
23 Hunter Dozier - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
24 Forrest Wall - Grand Junction Rockies
25 Alex Jackson - AZL Mariners
26 Christian Arroyo - Salem Keizer Volcanoes
27 Tyler Beede - AZL Giants
28 Cody Reed - AZL Diamondbacks
29 Bradley Zimmer - Mahoning Valley Scrappers
30 Trey Supak - GCL Pirates
31 Foster Griffin - Burlington Royals
32 Rob Whalen - Savannah Sand Gnats
33 Corey Seager - Chattanooga Lookouts
34 Blake Swihart - Pawtucket Red Sox
35 Lucas Sims - Lynchburg Hillcats
36 Aaron Blair - Mobile BayBears
37 Kyle Waldrop - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
38 Reese McGuire - West Virginia Power
39 J.P. Crawford - Clearwater Threshers
40 Tyler Danish - Winston Salem Dash
41 Kohl Stewart - Cedar Rapids Kernels
42 Cameron Varga - GCL Rays
43 Brett Phillips - Lancaster JetHawks
44 Max Pentecost - GCL Blue Jays
45 Matt Imhof - GCL Phillies
46 Brandon Drury - Mobile BayBears
47 Jesse Biddle - Reading Fightin Phils
48 Renato Nunez - Stockton Ports
49 Marcos Molina - Brooklyn Cyclones
50 Byron Buxton - New Britain Rock Cats
51 Carson Sands - AZL Cubs
52 Tyrone Taylor - Huntsville Stars
53 Orlando Arcia - Brevard County Manatees
54 Lance McCullers - Lancaster JetHawks
55 Tim Anderson - Birmingham Barons
56 A.J. Cole - Syracuse Chiefs
57 A.J. Reed - Tri City ValleyCats
58 Jose Peraza - Mississippi Braves
59 Patrick Kivlehan - Jackson Generals
60 Garrett Fulenchek - GCL Braves
61 Touki Toussaint - AZL Diamondbacks
62 Michael Conforto - Brooklyn Cyclones
63 Jose De Leon - Great Lakes Loons
64 Rosell Herrera - Modesto Nuts
65 Clint Coulter - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
66 Michael Chavis - GCL Red Sox
67 Jesse Winker - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
68 Kodi Medeiros - AZL Brewers
69 David Dahl - Asheville Tourists
70 Raimel Tapia - Asheville Tourists
71 Ryan Castellani - Tri City Dust Devils
72 Taylor Sparks - Billings Mustangs
73 Dane Phillips - Lake Elsinore Storm
74 Dan Black - Birmingham Barons
75 Lucas Giolito - Hagerstown Suns
76 Julio Morban - Tacoma Rainiers
77 Jacob Lindgren - GCL Yankees
78 Trey Ball - Greenville Drive
79 Austin Meadows - West Virginia Power
80 Tommy Coyle - Charlotte Stone Crabs
81 Robby Hefflinger - Mississippi Braves
82 Zech Lemond - Eugene Emeralds
83 Christian Binford - Omaha Storm Chasers
84 Mark Appel - Corpus Christi Hooks
85 Drew Ward - Hagerstown Suns
86 Brandon Nimmo - Binghamton Mets
87 Justin Twine - GCL Marlins
88 Braden Shipley - Mobile BayBears
89 Joe Gatto - AZL Angels
90 Nomar Mazara - Frisco RoughRiders
91 Stephen Piscotty - Memphis Redbirds
92 Joey Gallo - Frisco RoughRiders
93 Mike Freeman - Reno Aces
94 Cole Tucker - GCL Pirates
95 Eddie Rosario - New Britain Rock Cats
96 Kyle Freeland - Grand Junction Rockies
97 Jose Queliz - Visalia Rawhide
98 Kyle Crick - Richmond Flying Squirrels
99 Jacob Gatewood - AZL Brewers
100 Kyle Schwarber - Boise Hawks
102 Matt Wisler - El Paso Chihuahuas
103 Sean Manaea - Wilmington Blue Rocks
104 Nick Wells - GCL Blue Jays
105 Jon Gray - Tulsa Drillers
106 Albert Almora - Tennessee Smokies
107 Justin Nicolino - Jacksonville Suns
108 Alex Meyer - Rochester Red Wings
109 Sean Reid Foley - GCL Blue Jays
110 Austin DeCarr - GCL Yankees
111 Jordy Lara - Jackson Generals
112 Alex Gonzalez - Frisco RoughRiders
113 Monte Harrison - AZL Brewers
114 Pierce Johnson - Tennessee Smokies
115 Sean Coyle - Portland Sea Dogs
116 Trea Turner - Eugene Emeralds
117 Robert Refsnyder - Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders
118 Ti'Quan Forbes - AZL Rangers
119 T.J. Chism - St. Lucie Mets
120 Max White - Asheville Tourists
121 Jack Flaherty - GCL Cardinals
122 Dominic Smith - Savannah Sand Gnats
123 Eduardo Rodriguez - Portland Sea Dogs
124 Nestor Molina - Birmingham Barons
125 Carlos Correa - Lancaster JetHawks
126 C.J. Edwards - Tennessee Smokies
127 Tyler Naquin - Akron RubberDucks
128 Jake Bauers - Fort Wayne TinCaps
129 Reynaldo Lopez - Hagerstown Suns
130 Grant Hockin - AZL Indians
131 Phil Ervin - Dayton Dragons
132 Nick Howard - Dayton Dragons
133 Stephen Perez - Potomac Nationals
134 Jose Berrios - Rochester Red Wings
135 Greg Bird - Trenton Thunder
136 Trevor Williams - Jacksonville Suns
137 Micah Johnson - Charlotte Knights
138 Michael Kopech - GCL Red Sox
139 Jake Stinnett - AZL Cubs
140 Alex Blandino - Billings Mustangs
141 Derek Hill - GCL Tigers
142 Tyler Glasnow - Bradenton Marauders
143 Henry Owens - Pawtucket Red Sox
144 Blake Anderson - GCL Marlins
145 Ozhaino Albies - Danville Braves
146 Matt Chapman - AZL Athletics
147 Gary Sanchez - Trenton Thunder
148 Luis Ortiz - AZL Rangers
149 Austin Hedges - San Antonio Missions
150 Carlos Rodon - AZL White Sox
151 Casey Gillaspie - Hudson Valley Renegades
152 Billy McKinney - Daytona Cubs
153 Francelis Montas - Birmingham Barons
154 Rob Kaminsky - Peoria Chiefs
155 Jhoan Urena - Brooklyn Cyclones
156 Gabby Guerrero - High Desert Mavericks
157 Archie Bradley - Mobile BayBears
158 Michael Gettys - AZL Padres
159 Aaron Judge - Tampa Yankees
160 Miguel Sano - New Britain Rock Cats
161 Derek Fisher - GCL Astros
162 Chris Ellis - Orem Owlz
163 Noah Syndergaard - Las Vegas 51s
164 Kevin Plawecki - Las Vegas 51s
165 Hunter Renfroe - San Antonio Missions
166 Aaron Nola - Clearwater Threshers
167 Eric Jagielo - Tampa Yankees
168 JaCoby Jones - West Virginia Power
169 Tanner Rahier - Dayton Dragons
170 Addison Russell - Tennessee Smokies
171 Sean Newcomb - AZL Angels
172 Jorge Alfaro - Frisco RoughRiders
173 Luke Jackson - Round Rock Express
174 Ben Klimesh - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
175 Nick Gordon - Elizabethton Twins
176 Matt Olson - Stockton Ports
177 Andrew Aplin - Oklahoma City RedHawks
178 Miguel Almonte - Wilmington Blue Rocks
179 Roman Quinn - Clearwater Threshers
180 Braxton Davidson - GCL Braves
181 Nick Burdi - Cedar Rapids Kernels
182 Courtney Hawkins - Winston Salem Dash
183 Drew Vettleson - Harrisburg Senators
184 Michael Lorenzen - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
185 Rafael Devers - GCL Red Sox
186 Justus Sheffield - AZL Indians
187 Josh Bell - Altoona Curve
188 Patrick Wisdom - Springfield Cardinals
189 D.J. Peterson - Jackson Generals
190 Jameson Taillon - Indianapolis Indians
191 Nick Williams - Frisco RoughRiders
192 Cody Decker - El Paso Chihuahuas
193 Colin Moran - Corpus Christi Hooks
194 Chance Sisco - Delmarva Shorebirds
195 Alex Reyes - Peoria Chiefs
196 Luke Weaver - GCL Cardinals
197 Hunter Harvey - Delmarva Shorebirds
198 Alen Hanson - Altoona Curve
199 Clint Frazier - Lake County Captains
200 Tyler Kolek - GCL Marlins
Base Variations Set Checklist
25 Alex Jackson - AZL Mariners
62 Michael Conforto - Brooklyn Cyclones
92 Joey Gallo - Frisco RoughRiders
125 Carlos Correa - Lancaster JetHawks
150 Carlos Rodon - AZL White Sox
166 Aaron Nola - Clearwater Threshers
170 Addison Russell - Tennessee Smokies
175 Nick Gordon - Elizabethton Twins
200 Tyler Kolek - GCL Marlins
Autographs Set Checklist
4 Mike Papi - Mahoning Valley Scrappers
10 Wyatt Mathisen - West Virginia Power
13 Conrad Gregor - Corpus Christi Hooks
24 Forrest Wall - Grand Junction Rockies
31 Foster Griffin - Burlington Royals
40 Tyler Danish - Winston Salem Dash
45 Matt Imhof - GCL Phillies
57 A.J. Reed - Tri City ValleyCats
73 Dane Phillips - Lake Elsinore Storm
74 Dan Black - Birmingham Barons
76 Julio Morban - Tacoma Rainiers
77 Jacob Lindgren - GCL Yankees
80 Tommy Coyle - Charlotte Stone Crabs
81 Robby Hefflinger - Mississippi Braves
87 Justin Twine - GCL Marlins
93 Mike Freeman - Reno Aces
118 Ti'Quan Forbes - AZL Rangers
120 Max White - Asheville Tourists
124 Nestor Molina - Birmingham Barons
128 Jake Bauers - Fort Wayne TinCaps
131 Phil Ervin - Dayton Dragons
133 Stephen Perez - Potomac Nationals
139 Jake Stinnett - AZL Cubs
142 Tyler Glasnow - Bradenton Marauders
144 Blake Anderson - GCL Marlins
150 Carlos Rodon - AZL White Sox
153 Francelis Montas - Birmingham Barons
169 Tanner Rahier - Dayton Dragons
174 Ben Klimesh - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
175 Nick Gordon - Elizabethton Twins
177 Andrew Aplin - Oklahoma City RedHawks
180 Braxton Davidson - GCL Braves
181 Nick Burdi - Cedar Rapids Kernels
183 Drew Vettleson - Harrisburg Senators
186 Justus Sheffield - AZL Indians
188 Patrick Wisdom - Springfield Cardinals
Distinguished Debuts Set Checklist
DD-2 Nick Gordon - Elizabethton Twins
DD-3 Tyler Kolek - GCL Marlins
DD-4 Carlos Rodon - AZL White Sox
DD-5 Kyle Schwarber - Boise Hawks
DD-6 Alex Jackson - AZL Mariners
DD-7 Aaron Nola - Clearwater Threshers
DD-8 Kyle Freeland - Grand Junction Rockies
DD-9 Max Pentecost - GCL Blue Jays
DD-10 Kodi Medeiros - AZL Brewers
DD-11 Tyler Beede - AZL Giants
DD-12 Sean Newcomb - AZL Angels
DD-13 Touki Toussaint - AZL Diamondbacks
DD-15 Bradley Zimmer - Mahoning Valley Scrappers
DD-16 Grant Holmes - AZL Dodgers
DD-17 Derek Hill - AZL Tigers
DD-18 Cole Tucker - GCL Pirates
DD-19 Matt Chapman - AZL Athletics
DD-20 Michael Chavis - GCL Red Sox
DD-21 Alex Blandino - Billings Mustangs
DD-22 Jacob Gatewood - AZL Brewers
DD-23 Braxton Davidson - GCL Braves
DD-24 Alex Verdugo - AZL Dodgers
DD-25 Rafael Devers - GCL Red Sox
Dual Affiliation Autographs Set Checklist
Micah Johnson - Charlotte Knights
DAA-GA Jorge Alfaro - Frisco RoughRiders
Joey Gallo - Frisco RoughRiders
DAA-GC A.J. Cole - Syracuse Chiefs
Lucas Giolito - Hagerstown Suns
DAA-KM Patrick Kivlehan - Jackson Generals
Julio Morban - Tacoma Rainiers
DAA-LH Michael Lorenzen - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Nick Howard - Dayton Dragons
Rob Kaminsky - Peoria Chiefs
DAA-RW Hunter Renfroe - San Antonio Missions
Matt Wisler - El Paso Chihuahuas
DAA-SP Justus Sheffield - AZL Indians
Mike Papi - Mahoning Valley Scrappers
DAA-WF Jack Flaherty - GCL Cardinals
Patrick Wisdom - Springfield Cardinals
Fragments of the Farm Relic Set Checklist
FF-CS Corey Seager - Chattanooga Lookouts
FF-GB Gwinnett Braves - Game-Used Base
FF-GD Greenville Drive - Ballpark Seat From Fluor Field
FF-HR Hunter Renfroe - San Antonio Missions
FF-JC J.P. Crawford - Clearwater Threshers
FF-LCC Lake County Captains - 2010 Midwest League Championship Flag
FF-LCO Lake County Captains - Mascot-Worn Relic
FF-ML Michael Lorenzen - Pensacola Blue Wahoos Infield Dirt From Pensacola
FF-RB Rome Braves - Game Used Pitching Rubber
FF-RRE Round Rock Express - Ballpark Seat From Dell Diamond
FF-SIY Staten Island Yankees - Storm-Damaged Dugout Mat From Richmond County Bank Ballpark
FF-TD Tulsa Drillers - Backstop Netting From ONEOK Field
FF-WBR Wilmington Blue Rocks - 2014 Carolina/California League All Star Game Ticket
FF-WC Williamsport Crosscutters - "Sawmill Souvenir Store" Sign
Mascots Patches Set Checklist
MLM-2 Mr. Moon - Asheville Tourists
MLM-3 Sandy - Brooklyn Cyclones
MLM-4 Buster T. Bison - Buffalo Bisons
MLM-5 Homer - Charlotte Knights
MLM-6 Phinley - Clearwater Threshers
MLM-7 Wool E. Bull - Durham Bulls
MLM-8 Miss A Miracle - Fort Myers Miracle
MLM-9 Gizmo - Greeneville Astros
MLM-10 Reedy Rip'It - Greenville Drive
MLM-11 Bernie - Inland Empire 66ers
MLM-12 Cubbie Bear - Iowa Cubs
MLM-13 Tim E. Gator - Kannapolis Intimidators
MLM-15 Big Lug - Lansing Lugnuts
MLM-16 Big Mo - Montgomery Biscuits
MLM-17 Splash Pelican - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
MLM-18 Nutzy - Richmond Flying Squirrels
MLM-19 Oggie - Ogden Raptors
MLM-20 Homer - Peoria Chiefs
MLM-21 Bumble - Salt Lake Bees
MLM-22 Strike - Trenton Thunder
MLM-23 Roxy - West Michigan Whitecaps
MLM-24 Boomer - Williamsport Crosscutters
MLM-25 Rocky Bluewinkle - Wilmington Blue Rocks
Pennant Patches Set Checklist
PP-AN Aaron Nola - Clearwater Threshers
PP-BB Byron Buxton - New Britain Rock Cats
PP-BN Brandon Nimmo - Binghamton Mets
PP-BS Braden Shipley - Mobile BayBears
PP-BSW Blake Swihart - Pawtucket Red Sox
PP-CC Carlos Correa - Lancaster Jethawks
PP-CF Clint Frazier - Lake County Captains
PP-CR Carlos Rodon - AZL White Sox
PP-CS Corey Seager - Chattanooga Lookouts
PP-DH Derek Hill - GCL Tigers
PP-DP D.J. Peterson - Jackson Generals
PP-FL Francisco Lindor - Columbus Clippers
PP-GH Grant Holmes - AZL Dodgers
PP-HH Hunter Harvey - Delmarva Shorebirds
PP-HO Henry Owens - Pawtucket Red Sox
PP-JB Josh Bell - Altoona Curve
PP-JC J.P. Crawford - Clearwater Threshers
PP-JG Joey Gallo - Frisco RoughRiders
PP-JP Jose Peraza - Mississippi Braves
PP-JT Jameson Taillon - Indianapolis Indians
PP-KC Kyle Crick - Richmond Flying Squirrels
PP-KS Kohl Stewart - Cedar Rapids Kernels
PP-KSC Kyle Schwarber - Boise Hawks
PP-KZ Kyle Zimmer - Idaho Falls Chukars
PP-LG Lucas Giolito - Hagerstown Suns
PP-LS Lucas Sims - Lynchburg Hillcats
PP-MA Mark Appel - Corpus Christi Hooks
PP-MC Michael Conforto - Brooklyn Cyclones
PP-MW Matt Wisler - El Paso Chihuahuas
PP-NG Nick Gordon - Elizabethton Twins
PP-NS Noah Syndergaard - Las Vegas 51s
PP-RK Rob Kaminsky - Peoria Chiefs
PP-RS Robert Stephenson - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
PP-RT Raimel Tapia - Asheville Tourists
PP-SN Sean Newcomb - AZL Angels
PP-SP Stephen Piscotty - Memphis Redbirds
PP-TA Tim Anderson - Birmingham Barons
PP-TG Tyler Glasnow - Bradenton Marauders
PP-TK Tyler Kolek - GCL Marlins
PP-TT Touki Toussaint - AZL Diamondbacks
Promo Night Uniforms Set Checklist
PN-BD Brandon Drury - Visalia Rawhide
PN-CC Clint Coulter - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
PN-CD Cody Decker - El Paso Chihuahuas
PN-DC Daniel Carbonell - San Jose Giants
PN-FP Fernando Perez - Fort Wayne TinCaps
PN-GB Greg Bird - Charleston RiverDogs
PN-JP Jorge Polanco - Fort Myers Miracle
PN-JU Jhoan Urena - Brooklyn Cyclones
PN-KC Keury De La Cruz - Portland Sea Dogs
PN-MC Michael Conforto - Brooklyn Cyclones
PN-MR Manny Ramirez - Round Rock Express
PN-MS Miguel Sano - New Britain Rock Cats
PN-MW Mike Wright - Norfolk Tides
PN-NM Nomar Mazara - Hickory Crawdads
PN-NW Nick Williams - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
PN-PC D.J. Peterson - Jackson Generals
PN-RW Rowan Wick - State College Spikes
PN-TA Tim Anderson - Kannapolis Intimidators
2014 Make Your Pro Debut Winner Set Checklist
Product Review
2015 Topps Pro Debut Baseball Product Review
Reviewed by Ryan Cracknell
Good: Good amount of low-numbered cards, it’s fun, stronger checklist than last year.
Bad: Topps has yet to put out a minor league set with on-card autographs.
The Bottom Line: A lot of collectors don’t pay much attention to minor league sets. With so many Bowman brands, it’s easy to do. For those who aren’t concerned with high-end cards, Pro Debut might be one of the most overlooked sets in the hobby. It’s simple approach with few frills is refreshing. And considering the price tag is on the low side, it delivers some solid (and sometimes quirky) content.
Card Design: 3.3/5.0
Base design wise, it’s the same as the flagship baseball release. It’s one that I like and appreciate a little more because it’s so different from what has been done over the past few years. The color is gone from the borders, opting for grey instead of the team colors. This makes the set, as a whole, a lot more mundane.
However, the bigger disappointment is with the photographs. Flagship Topps has a lot of great action shots. Pro Debut is much more generic.
Like flagship, the backs are excellent. They pack in lots of information and stats while still remaining clear and easy to read.
While the theme may not grab me, the Distinguishing Debuts inserts look great. I’d be interested to see how their blues would pop if they were done as Refractors.
Less successful are the Promo Night Uniforms inserts. It’s a great idea, but the design doesn’t leave much space for shots of the actual uniforms. The curse of the recycled photo strikes again on Miguel Sano’s card in this insert set. It was a variation in 2013 Topps Heritage Minor League. Not 2014, 2013. The date of the game is noted here, but there’s still something odd about a minor league set reusing an image from two seasons earlier, even if it’s aware of the fact. That said, I love the idea behind these. With so many teams hold Star Wars Nights in 2015, maybe that can be an extension of the theme seeing as how Topps holds that license as well.
My biggest pet peeve about the Pro Debut line is the autographs. Once again, they’re on stickers. One would think that it’d be a little easier to get on-card signatures from minor leaguers. It’s done for Bowman Chrome, so why not here?
Both the Mascot Patch and Flag Patch sets are fun. Some don’t like manufactured relics. I don’t mind them if they look good. The value complaint isn’t always valid either as plain jersey and bat swatches hold little today, even more so in a minor league set. These add a level of oddity that is distinctly MiLB.
Checklist: 4.2/5.0
For whatever reason, 2014 Pro Debut was missing some pretty big names. Like Kris Bryant big. 2015 corrects those mistakes. It’s most noticeable in the base set where the product focuses most of its attention on. And while the autographs don’t have a lot of big names, the inclusion of Bryant alone makes it worthwhile for those looking for the big-name chase.
From a MiLB perspective, the main parts of the product are extremely comprehensive. It’d be nice to see a few better autograph signers, but isn’t that always the case.
A fun addition to this set is Fragments of the Farm, a relic offering that takes pieces from various parts of minor league parks. The fact that one of the cards mentions specifically that it’s a dugout mat damaged by Hurricane Sandy is an unfortunate choice, even if it was supplied by the team. That said, the variety of relics the set brings is fun in a lot of regards, even if there are no real connections to players. This is something that works in a set like this where the MiLB franchises have so much personality.
Value: 4.0/5.0
2015 Topps Pro Debut Baseball isn’t going to cost you a lot. And while there aren’t a lot of huge cards, it still feels fair given the price tag. For around the same price as a 2015 Topps Series 1 hobby box, which has one total autograph or relic, you get two autographs and two relics. On top of that, the parallels are numbered low and there’s a solid chance of getting something else that’s most would consider rare.
And even if hits aren’t what you’re after, you get a big chunk of the base set on top of it all.
The Fun Factor: 4.3/5.0
While I don’t like everything about 2015 Pro Debut, there is a lot to like. It’s also fun to open. From the large stack of cards to sort through and learn about, there are some unique inserts. The manufactured relics are particularly fun to me. Now if only we could get those signatures moved onto the card, I suspect more collectors will take the brand a little more seriously. Maybe even with a Chrome or Acetate spin to make it pop as a MiLB answer to Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs.
The box for this review was provided by Topps.
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James Setters
This is a fun product. I enjoy a set with the stars of the future.