2025 Topps Chrome Baseball —Top Team Breakdowns
This product combines elite rookie talent, rising prospects, and serious veteran auto firepower. Whether you're chasing the next superstar or a Hall of Fame-level signature, here’s your ultimate guide.
Atlanta Braves
Top Prospects: Drake Baldwin, Nacho Álvarez, Spencer Schwellenbach
Baldwin: Versatile switch-hitter with athletic upside.
Álvarez: Strong defensive profile with improving bat.
Schwellenbach: Converted two-way star with front-line arm talent.
Why to Chase: Three strong prospect autos plus one of the best veteran auto checklists in the product.
Boston Red Sox
Top Prospects: Carlos Narváez, Kristian Campbell
Narváez: Power-hitting catcher with solid defense.
Campbell: Athletic, OBP-first prospect with speed.
Why to Chase: Deep rookie checklist and a stacked vet auto lineup — one of the best-balanced teams in the break.
Chicago Cubs
Top Prospects: Kevin Alcántara, Matt Shaw
Alcántara: Long, athletic OF with major tools.
Shaw: Advanced college bat with plus hit tool.
Why to Chase: Two top-100 prospects with real MLB ceilings.
Cincinnati Reds
Top Prospect: Rhett Lowder
Lowder: Polished college starter with advanced command.
Why to Chase: Fast-track MLB starter with dependable upside.
Cleveland Guardians
Top Prospect: Jhonkensy Noel
Noel: Massive power bat with home run upside.
Why to Chase: Power-first profile with collector-friendly flash.
Detroit Tigers
Top Prospects: Jackson Jobe, Jace Jung
Jobe: High-spin, frontline potential with filthy stuff.
Jung: Left-handed masher with brotherly MLB bloodlines.
Why to Chase: Two cornerstone talents — big-time autos.
Houston Astros
Top Prospect: Cam Smith
Smith: Strong bat with infield versatility.
Why to Chase: A sneaky chase — developing bat in a winning system.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Top Prospects:
Hyeseong Kim, Roki Sasaki
Kim: Promising international lefty.
Sasaki: 100+ MPH phenom, generational Japanese talent.
Why to Chase: Insane checklist — loaded vet autos (Ohtani!), rookies, and internationals. Tier 1 break team.
Miami Marlins
Top Prospect: Connor Norby
Norby: MLB-ready second baseman with strong contact skills.
Why to Chase: Quietly productive — solid chase with near-term value.
Minnesota Twins
Top Prospect: Brooks Lee
Lee: High-floor, switch-hitting shortstop with elite approach.
Why to Chase: A polished bat who’s ready to contribute.
New York Mets
Top Prospect: Luisangel Acuña
Acuña: Speed, defense, and name recognition.
Why to Chase: Dynamic player with real-life MLB bloodline appeal.
New York Yankees
Top Prospect: Ben Rice
Veteran Hit: Aaron Judge
Rice: Lefty slugger who’s climbed quickly.
Judge: MVP and face of the franchise.
Why to Chase: Top veteran chase team. Rice rookies and Judge autos are hobby gold.
Oakland Athletics
Top Prospects: Jacob Wilson, Nick Kurtz
Wilson: Elite contact skills, doesn’t strike out.
Kurtz: Big-time power bat with strong approach.
Why to Chase: Two advanced hitters = value sleepers.
Tampa Bay Rays
Top Prospect: Chandler Simpson
Simpson: Lightning-fast, slap hitter with 80-grade speed.
Why to Chase: One of the most fun players to pull. A true hobby wildcard.
Washington Nationals
Top Prospects: James Wood, Dylan Crews
Wood: 6’7” monster with speed and power.Crews: Former #2 pick, polished all-around star.
Why to Chase: Elite 1-2 punch — possibly the best long-term duo in the product.