Product Details

2021 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball remains a product for the high-end MLB collectors. Exclusively issued in a Hobby box format, the set promises a hit-only experience filled with on-card autographs and print runs of 50 or less. Each Hobby box contains six autograph or autograph relic cards, and two relics. Those busting by the case can look forward to one option from the 10 case-hit inserts.

2021 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball Autographs

Led by hard-signed content, 2021 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball features multiple autographed sets. Choices include Definitive Autograph Collection (#/50 or less), for past, present and future stars, and Legendary Autograph Collection (#/25 or less), honoring all-time greats. Top RC names arrive in Definitive Rookie Autographs (#/50), while Framed Autograph Collection (#/30 or less) presents the card in a metal frame. Zeroing on key events and years are the all-new Defining Images Autograph Collection (#/25 or less) and Defining Seasons Autograph Collection (#/25 or less) sets. In addition, collectors can find Dual Autograph Collection cards, numbered to 35 or less, with a pair of top players.

2021 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball Autograph Parallels Breakdown

Definitive Autograph Collection

Base – #/50 or less
Red – 1/1

Legendary Autograph Collection

Base – #/25 or less
Purple – #/5 or less
Red – 1/1

Definitive Rookie Autographs

Base – #/50
Green – #/25
Purple – #/10
Red – 1/1

Framed Autograph Collection

Base – #/30 or less
Purple – #/10
Red – 1/1

Defining Seasons Autograph Collection

Base – #/25 or less
Green – #/10
Purple – #/5
Red – 1/1

Defining Images Autograph Collection

Base – #/25 or less
Green – #/10
Purple – #/5
Red – 1/1

Dual Autograph Collection

Base – #/35 or less
Green – #/10
Purple – #/5
Red – 1/1

2021 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball Autograph Relics

Of course, the 2021 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball checklist issues the signed cards as either autographs or autograph relics, which combine to fall six per box. The auto-relic choices consist of Base Autographed Relic Collection (#/50 or less) and Definitive Autographed Relic (#/40 or less) cards, which showcase jumbo pieces. Other options come in Framed Autographed Patch Collection (#/30 or less), Dual Autographed Relic Collection (#/35 or less) and Autographed Patch Book Collection (#/5 or less). The Definitive Autographed Ultra Patch Collection set boasts oversized jersey number, nameplate and team patches that can be fully collected across multiple cards. On top of that, Protectors at the Plate Autographed Relics is a debuting a line that utilizes game-used protective equipment from batters and catchers. Possible relics include elbow pads and shin guards, among other gear.

2021 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball Autograph Relic Parallels Breakdown

Base Autographed Relic Collection

Base – #/50 or less
Green – #/25
Purple – #/10
Jersey Button Red – 1/1
Jersey Brand Logo Red – 1/1
Laundry Tag Logo Red – 1/1
MLB Batter Logo Red – 1/1
Team Logo Red – 1/1

Definitive Autographed Relic Collection

Base – #/40 or less
Green – #/10
Purple – #/5
Red – 1/1

Definitive Auto Ultra Patch Collection

Base – #’d

Framed Autographed Patch Collection

Base – #/30 or less
Purple – #/10
Red – 1/1

Protectors at the Plate Auto Relics

Base – #/5 or less
Red – 1/1

Autograph Patch Book Collection

Base – #/5 or less
Red – 1/1

2021 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball Relics

Rounding out the product is the memorabilia selection that combines to fall two per box. 2021 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball works in several relic inserts. Returning sets include Jumbo Relic Collection (#/50) and Definitive Helmet Collection (#/50 or less), featuring batting helmets, along with new Protectors at the Plate Relics (#/25).

2020 Topps Definitive Collection Baseball Relic Parallels Breakdown

Jumbo Relic Collection

Base – #/50
Blue – #/30
Green – #/15
Purple – #/5
Red – #1/1

Definitive Helmet Collection

Base – #/50 or less
Purple – #/5
MLB Batter Logo Red – 1/1
MPH Red – 1/1
Rawlings Logo Red – 1/1
Rawlings Tag Red – 1/1

Protectors at the Plate Relics

Base – #/25
Green – #/10
Purple – #/5
Red – 1/1

That leaves only the one-of-one Definitive Nameplate Collection, Definitive Patch Collection and Definitive Cut Signatures cards.