Complete 2017 Topps Series 1 Baseball Variations Checklist and Gallery
Overview
Topps Series 1 and variations seemingly go hand-in-hand and that is still the case in '17. However, scaling back from recent years, the 2017 Topps Series 1 Baseball variation lineup only includes the limited SSP versions in the annual flagship set. While there is no specific theme to speak of for the image variations, the options mainly deal with what is happening in the dugout and other actions outside the field of play. Also, recently-retired slugger David Ortiz receives extra attention with multiple versions.
Continuing the standard procedure of prior years, the final 2017 Topps Series 1 checklist did not include the 2017 Topps Series 1 Baseball variations. As a result, collectors have to be extra attentive to make sure they don't miss one. While the main photo change can be the most obvious way to identify them, collectors can also rely on the final four digits of the code from the back of the card. This information comes courtesy of well-known breaker brentandbecca.
- Base Cards end in 1730
- SSP Photo Variations end in 1786
Found across multiple formats, early details for the 2017 Topps Series 1 Baseball variations indicate 1:136 jumbo pack odds and 1:678 hobby pack odds. Unlike the more recent years, such as the 2016 Topps Series 1 variations, collectors are not treated to two tiers of short prints. Instead of a standard SP version with easier odds, alongside a much tougher SSP set to chase, only the super short prints are found this year.
The full checklist is shown below and the corresponding gallery on the tab above makes it easy to spot the differences.
2017 Topps Series 1 Baseball Variation SSP Super Short Prints Checklist
50 cards. David Ortiz has multiple versions.
5 Corey Seager - Los Angeles Dodgers
8 Jose Berrios - Minnesota Twins
9 Chris Sale - Chicago White Sox
20 Mike Trout - Los Angeles Angels
25 Giancarlo Stanton - Miami Marlins
34 Bryce Harper - Washington Nationals
38 Stephen Strasburg - Washington Nationals
44 Paul Goldschmidt - Arizona Diamondbacks
50 Clayton Kershaw - Los Angeles Dodgers
60 Jose Bautista - Toronto Blue Jays
65 Madison Bumgarner - San Francisco Giants
75 Carlos Correa - Houston Astros
87 Dansby Swanson - Atlanta Braves
91 Troy Tulowitzki - Toronto Blue Jays
109 Nelson Cruz - Seattle Mariners
119 Francisco Lindor - Cleveland Indians
126 Miguel Sano - Minnesota Twins
130 Dustin Pedroia - Boston Red Sox
150 Miguel Cabrera - Detroit Tigers
155 Jacob deGrom - New York Mets
161 Mookie Betts - Boston Red Sox
177 Sonny Gray - Oakland Athletics
199 Johnny Cueto - San Francisco Giants
207 Justin Upton - Detroit Tigers
210 Yoan Moncada - Boston Red Sox
220 Ryan Braun - Milwaukee Brewers
227 Byron Buxton - Minnesota Twins
243 Felix Hernandez - Seattle Mariners
244 Freddie Freeman - Atlanta Braves
260 Stephen Piscotty - St. Louis Cardinals
263 Addison Russell - Chicago Cubs
265 Charlie Blackmon - Colorado Rockies
283 Andrew Benintendi - Boston Red Sox
287 Aaron Judge - New York Yankees
288 Joey Votto - Cincinnati Reds
299 Yulieski Gurriel - Houston Astros
340 Aaron Nola - Philadelphia Phillies
341 Alex Bregman - Houston Astros
350 David Ortiz - Cowboy Hat*
350 David Ortiz - Curtain Call*
350 David Ortiz - Gatorade*
350 David Ortiz - Lego Ortiz*
350 David Ortiz - Raised Arms*
350 David Ortiz - Red Hat*
350 David Ortiz - Red Jacket*
350 David Ortiz - Scoreboard*
350 David Ortiz - Three Bats*
350 David Ortiz - with Pujols*
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Photo Variations
2017 Topps Series 1 Baseball Variations SSP Visual Guide
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1 Kris Bryant - Chicago Cubs
Base: Swinging
Variation SSP: Background of dugout
5 Corey Seager - Los Angeles Dodgers
Base: Swinging (vertical)
Variation SSP: Stretching (horizontal)
8 Jose Berrios - Minnesota Twins
Base: White jersey (vertical)
Variation SSP: Red jersey (horizontal)
9 Chris Sale - Chicago White Sox
Base: Pitching
Variation SSP: Black jacket
20 Mike Trout - Los Angeles Angels
Base: Leaving dugout (vertical)
Variation SSP: High-fives heading in dugout (horizontal)
25 Giancarlo Stanton - Miami Marlins
Base: Swinging
Variation SSP: Leaning against dugout fence
34 Bryce Harper - Washington Nationals
Base: Swinging (vertical)
Variation SSP: Stadium view (horizontal)
38 Stephen Strasburg - Washington Nationals
Base: Pitching
Variation SSP: Walking out of the dugout
44 Paul Goldschmidt - Arizona Diamondbacks
Base: Running
Variation SSP: Gum bucket
50 Clayton Kershaw - Los Angeles Dodgers
Base: Pitching
Variation SSP: Wearing sunglasses
60 Jose Bautista - Toronto Blue Jays
Base: Swinging, blue jersey
Variation SSP: Finger guns, white jersey
65 Madison Bumgarner - San Francisco Giants
Base: Pitching
Variation SSP: Hat over heart
75 Carlos Correa - Houston Astros
Base: Fielding, white jersey
Variation SSP: Carried by teammate, blue jersey
87 Dansby Swanson - Atlanta Braves
Base: White uniform
Variation SSP: Red jersey
91 Troy Tulowitzki - Toronto Blue Jays
Base: White jersey
Variation SSP: Blue jersey, arm raised
109 Nelson Cruz - Seattle Mariners
Base: Running
Variation SSP: Hands up, in dugout
119 Francisco Lindor - Cleveland Indians
Base: Pointing, smiling
Variation SSP: Running from dugout, both hands raised
126 Miguel Sano - Minnesota Twins
Base: White jersey, salute
Variation SSP: Red jersey, peace sign
130 Dustin Pedroia - Boston Red Sox
Base: Swinging
Variation SSP: Holding bat in dugout
150 Miguel Cabrera - Detroit Tigers
Base: Swinging
Variation SSP: Sitting in dugout
155 Jacob deGrom - New York Mets
Base: Pitching
Variation SSP: Standing in dugout
161 Mookie Betts - Boston Red Sox
Base: Jumping to catch ball, blue jersey
Variation SSP: Celebrating, gray jersey
177 Sonny Gray - Oakland Athletics
Base: Green jersey (horizontal)
Variation SSP: Yellow jersey (vertical)
199 Johnny Cueto - San Francisco Giants
Base: Pitching (vertical)
Variation SSP: Blowing bubble (horizontal)
207 Justin Upton - Detroit Tigers
Base: Grey uniform, with bat
Variation SSP: White Tigres uniform, standing in dugout
208 Masahiro Tanaka - New York Yankees
Base: Hand on hat (vertical)
Variation SSP: High-five in dugout (horizontal)
210 Yoan Moncada - Boston Red Sox
Base: Blue jersey
Variation SSP: Red jersey, helmet off
220 Ryan Braun - Milwaukee Brewers
Base: Swinging
Variation SSP: Batting practice, yellow/blue cap
227 Byron Buxton - Minnesota Twins
Base: Fielding (horizontal)
Variation SSP: Warm-up, stadium view (vertical)
243 Felix Hernandez - Seattle Mariners
Base: Pitching
Variation SSP: Fist bump in dugout, wearing beanie
244 Freddie Freeman - Atlanta Braves
Base: Blue jersey, hunched
Variation SSP: White jersey, water bath
260 Stephen Piscotty - St. Louis Cardinals
Base: Fielding
Variation SSP: High-five
263 Addison Russell - Chicago Cubs
Base: Throwing
Variation SSP: High-five in dugout
265 Charlie Blackmon - Colorado Rockies
Base: White jersey, swinging
Variation SSP: Purple jersey, high-five
283 Andrew Benintendi - Boston Red Sox
Base: Swinging (vertical)
Variation SSP: Dugout interview (horizontal)
287 Aaron Judge - New York Yankees
Base: Preparing to catch
Variation SSP: Standing in dugout with bat
288 Joey Votto - Cincinnati Reds
Base: Swinging
Variation SSP: Gatorade bath
299 Yulieski Gurriel - Houston Astros
Base: Diving, gray jersey
Variation SSP: Cap tip, blue jersey
340 Aaron Nola - Philadelphia Phillies
Base: Pre-throw
Variation SSP: Post-throw, facing ahead
341 Alex Bregman - Houston Astros
Base: Batting (vertical)
Variation SSP: Crouching in dugout (horizontal)
350 David Ortiz - Boston Red Sox - Shop on eBay
Base: Swinging
Variation SSP: Cowboy hat
Variation SSP: Curtain call
Variation SSP: Gatorade
Variation SSP: Lego Ortiz
Variation SSP: Raised Arms
Variation SSP: Red Hat
Variation SSP: Red Jacket
Variation SSP: Scoreboard
Variation SSP: Three bats
Variation SSP: with Pujols
Variation SSP - Three Bats
Variation SSP - with Pujols
sam carver
Why do i not see the Aaron Judge leaning on rail listed above? Also… i don’t see the variation above listed many times on ebay. Judging by the price of the card above on ebay, I’m assuming its much more rare than the variation of him leaning on the railing??
sam
if i look at the leaning on the handrail card on ebay… on the back it says series 1… not update
Trey Treutel
Correct. If you view the Update Variations guide, you can see that Topps issued 35 new short print cards with Series 1 and Series 2 numbering.
Trey Treutel
That would be because the railing variation is in 2017 Update Series. The guides only cover variations for the named set. In this case, these are only cards found in 2017 Series 1 boxes. If you read the comments above yours, you can see the exact same question asked and answered. https://www.cardboardconnection.com/2017-topps-update-series-baseball-variations-guide