Just a day after his high-profile trade, Juan Soto’s first baseball card as a New York Yankee has been released by Topps. The anticipation for Soto’s debut with the Yankees next spring has led to the unveiling of an online-exclusive card featuring the talented outfielder in the team’s iconic pinstripes.
Although the card won’t be available in packs until next year, Topps is offering this special ‘Traded’ card through their on-demand platform, Topps NOW. Collectors and fans can purchase this exclusive card until Friday afternoon. To add to the excitement, Topps is also including numbered parallel versions as random bonuses with orders of the base card. These limited edition parallels range from the /49 Blue to the extremely rare /1 Gold.
At the age of just 25, Soto has already established himself as a key figure in the blockbuster seven-player trade between the Yankees and the San Diego Padres. With four Silver Slugger Awards to his name, he is poised for a significant contract as a free agent. Soto’s impressive adjusted OPS of 157 ranks him fifth all-time among players up to the age of 24, putting him in the company of legends like Ty Cobb, Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Mantle, and Mike Trout.
With a price tag of $8.99, these cards are in high demand among collectors and fans. They are available for purchase online, allowing eager fans to get their hands on this exclusive piece of memorabilia. For those willing to wait a bit longer, there is a possibility of finding the card at a potentially lower price on popular online marketplaces like eBay.
The release of Juan Soto’s debut Yankees card has generated a lot of excitement within the baseball community. Fans are eager to see how Soto will perform in the iconic pinstripes and what his future holds as a New York Yankee. The limited edition parallels add an additional element of rarity and collectability to the card, making it a must-have item for any serious collector.
As the countdown begins for Soto’s anticipated debut with the Yankees, this card serves as a glimpse into the future and a reminder of his potential as a player. With his track record of success and the high expectations surrounding him, Soto’s first Yankees card is sure to become a treasured piece of memorabilia for both collectors and fans alike.
