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| Hobby Box 2012 Topps Pro Debut |
When I pre-ordered the Topps Series 2 boxes a couple of weeks ago I thought about doing a group break for Pro Debut as well but figured it would be a big hassle trying to figure out all the affiliations. I picked up 2 hobby boxes hoping to get a complete set.
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| Bryce Harper Base Card |
There are numbered-to-50 Gold Parallel cards that have about a 1:20 packs ratio and I pulled one in each box.
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| Brennan May, Dayton Dragons |
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| Tyler Collins, Connecticut Tigers |
There is also a 50 card All-Star insert set that have a 1:3 packs ratio. I pulled the 16 I was supposed to get with no duplicates.
Each box also was supposed to have 2 autographs and 2 relics and I did get 4 of each.
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| Zach Cone, Spokane Indians |
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| Charlie Tilson, Johnson City Cardinals |
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| Matt Lipka, Rome Braves |
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| Kevin Mattison, Jacksonville Suns |
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| Grant Green, Midland Rockhounds |
You may have noticed that I missed a few pictures with my inserts. I didn't, I was just saving them. I've never heard of this guy, but after these boxes, I'm hoping he hits it big! Here is my instant Joe Panik collection:
Base card, All-Star Insert and Autograph
Jersey card, Manufactured Hat Logo card (1:90)
After a little research, it appears Joe was the San Francisco Giants' 1st Round Draft pick in 2011, 29th overall. These cards feature him with the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes although he has since moved up to the San Jose Giants. Although I don't necessarily have a new favorite player, I do have somebody new to keep an eye on. Good luck Joe!
I did pull a few future Cubs base cards but didn't see any inserts. Once I find a good checklist, I'll do a followup post featuring these guys.
Wow, I've never seen a post of so many players I've never heard of. I was unaware of this set, but I was just thinking today about minor league cards. I'll be heading out this weekend (hopefully) to catch a Round Rock Express game (Rangers AAA), and hoping to make a trip this summer to watch the San Antonio Missions (Padres AA). The only minor league cards I remember hearing of before were from the early 90s (I think they were called "Pro Set" or something like that).
ReplyDeleteJoe Panik is an awesome name, even though he's a Giant (ugh).
I would love to have that Charlie Tilson auto. I'll email you so that we can talk about getting another trade going.
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