2013 Topps Series 1 Baseball Checklist

2013 Topps Series 1 Baseball opens the flagship year with a 330-card base led by Bryce Harper at No. 1, a Gold /2013 parallel and Out of Bounds short-print variations. Released January 28, 2013, its insert program centers on Chasing History, Chasing the Dream and Cut to the Chase, each with relic and autograph versions, plus manufactured rookie patches and Proven Mettle coins.

What's in the checklist

• Base: 330 cards with Emerald Foil, Silver Slate, Blue, Purple, Red, Gold /2013, Desert Camo /99, Black /62, Pink /50 and Platinum 1/1, plus Out of Bounds variations and a 5-card signed SP parallel
• Insert sets: Chasing History, Chasing the Dream, Cut to the Chase, Calling Cards, The Greats, The Ultimate Chase, 1972 Topps Minis and a 100-card Silk Collection, most with relic and autograph versions
• Autographs: Chasing History Autographs and Cut Signatures (50), The Greats Autographs and World Series Champions Autographs
• Relics and manufactured cards: In the Name, Cy Young and MVP Award Winner Relics, Triple Crown Relics, Manufactured Rookie and Commemorative Patches, Proven Mettle Copper Coins and Silver Sluggers trophy cards

Key players

The base includes Bryce Harper, Derek Jeter and Yu Darvish, and Mike Trout and Buster Posey appear in the signed SP parallel. Manufactured Rookie Patches feature Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Sandy Koufax, Ernie Banks and George Brett.

Grading considerations

Out of Bounds variations and the signed Mike Trout SP are among the cards collectors commonly consider for grading. Centering varies across the large base print run, and Silver Slate and Emerald Foil parallels show surface scratches, so compare copies before submitting. See our pricing.