2011 Topps Opening Day
This article is about a set that was just released.
Some information may change as more facts become known.
Description
2011 Topps Opening Day was released on March 5, 2011 -- about a month before the actual opening day. As has become custom for this brand, the design of the base set is recycled from the 2011 Topps set. Unlike 2011 Topps Series One many of the players who have changed teams during the off season are depicted in their new airbrushed uniforms.
The base set is 220 cards, including a preview of 74 base card subjects from Topps Baseball Series 2. There are seven different insert sets, and each pack promises one insert. For the first time, Opening Day will have a Hobby exclusive insert.
Distribution
Hobby and Retail: 36 packs per box, seven cards per pack (MSRP: $0.99/pack)
Reviews
Sell Sheet
Insertion Ratios
| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Hobby Odds | Retail Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 220 | - | ? | ? |
| Blue | 220 | 2011 | ? | ? |
| Printing Plates | 220 | four-for-each | ? | ? |
| Superstar Celebrations | 25 | - | ? | ? |
| Mascots | 25 | - | ? | ? |
| Topps Attax Opening Day | 25 | - | ? | ? |
| Spot the Error | 10 | - | ? | ? |
| Stadium Lights | 10 | - | ? | ? |
| Opening Day Stars | 10 | - | ? | ? |
| Presidential First Pitches | 10 | - | ? | N/A |
| Superstar Celebrations Autographs | 10 | - | ? | ? |
Checklist
Base Set
1 Carlos Gonzalez
2 Shin-Soo Choo
3 Jon Lester
4 Jason Kubel
5 David Wright
6 Aramis Ramirez
7 Mickey Mantle
8 Hanley Ramirez
9 Michael Cuddyer
10 Joey Votto
11 Jaime Garcia
12 Neil Walker
13 Carl Crawford
14 Ben Zobrist
15 David Price
16 Max Scherzer
17 Ryan Dempster
18 Justin Upton
19 Carlos Marmol
20 Mariano Rivera
21 Martin Prado
22 Hunter Pence
23 Chris Johnson
24 Andrew Cashner
25 Johan Santana
26 Gaby Sanchez
27 Andrew McCutchen
28 Edinson Volquez
29 Jonathan Papelbon
30 Alex Rodriguez
31 Chris Sale RC
32 James McDonald
33 Kyle Drabek RC
34 Jair Jurrjens
35 Vladimir Guererro
36 Daniel Descalso RC
37 Tim Hudson
38 Mike Stanton
39 Kurt Suzuki
40 CC Sabathia
41 Aubrey Huff
42 Greg Halman RC
43 Jered Weaver
44 Omar Infante
45 Desmond Jennings RC
46 Yadier Molina
47 Phil Hughes
48 Paul Konerko
49 Danny Espinosa RC
50 Albert Pujols
51 Ben Revere RC
52 Placido Polanco
53 Bronson Arroyo
54 Ian Stewart
55 Cliff Lee
56 Brian Bogusevic RC
57 Zack Greinke
58 Howie Kendrick
59 Russell Martin
60 Aroldis Chapman RC
61 Jason Bay
62 Mat Latos
63 Manny Ramirez
64 Miguel Tejada
65 Mike Stanton
66 Brett Anderson
67 Johnny Cueto
68 Jeremy Jeffress RC
69 Lance Berkman
70 Freddie Freeman RC
71 Jon Niese
72 Ricky Romero
73 David Aardsma
74 Fausto Carmona
75 Buster Posey
76 Chris Perez
77 Koji Uehara
78 Garrett Jones
79 Heath Bell
80 Jeremy Hellickson RC
81 Jay Bruce
82 Brennan Boesch
83 Daniel Hudson
84 Brian Matusz
85 Carlos Santana
86 Stephen Strasburg
87 Brandon Morrow
88 Carl Pavano
89 Pablo Sandoval
90 Chase Utley
91 Andres Torres
92 Nick Markakis
93 Aaron Hill
94 Jimmy Rollins
95 Josh Johnson
96 James Shields
97 Mike Napoli
98 Angel Pagan
99 Clay Buchholz
100 Miguel Cabrera
101 Brian Wilson
102 Carlos Ruiz
103 Jose Bautista
104 Victor Martinez
105 Roy Oswalt
106 Todd Helton
107 Scott Rolen
108 Jonathan Sanchez
109 Mark Buerhle
110 Ichiro
111 Nelson Cruz
112 Andre Ethier
113 Wandy Rodriguez
114 Ervin Santana
115 Starlin Castro
116 Torii Hunter
117 Tyler Colvin
118 Rafael Soriano
119 Alexei Ramirez
120 Roy Halladay
121 John Danks
122 Rickie Weeks
123 Stephen Drew
124 Clayton Kershaw
125 Adam Dunn
126 Brian Duensing
127 Nick Swisher
128 Andrew Bailey
129 Ike Davis
130 Justin Morneau
131 Chris Carpenter
132 Miguel Montero
133 Alex Rios
134 Ian Desmond
135 David Ortiz
136 Gaby Sanchez
137 Joel Pineiro
138 Chris Young
139 Michael Young
140 Derek Jeter
141 Brent Morel RC
142 C.J. Wilson
143 Jeremy Guthrie
144 Brett Gardner
145 Ubaldo Jimenez
146 Gavin Floyd
147 Josh Hamilton
148 Kevin Youkilis
149 Tommy Hanson
150 Matt Cain
151 Adam Wainwright
152 Mark Reynolds
153 Kendry Morales
154 Dan Haren
155 Cole Hamels
156 Ryan Zimmerman
157 Adam Lind
158 Brian McCann
159 Dan Uggla
160 Carlos Lee
161 Jose Tabata
162 Gordon Beckham
163 Chad Billingsley
164 Grady Sizemore
165 Carlos Zambrano
166 Ian Kinsler
167 Geovany Soto
168 Tim Lincecum
169 Felix Hernandez
170 Logan Morrison
171 Yovani Gallardo
172 Jorge Posada
173 Joakim Soria
174 Buster Posey
175 Adam Jones
176 Jason Heyward
177 Hideki Matsui
178 Joe Mauer
179 Prince Fielder
180 Colby Rasmus
181 Josh Beckett
182 Troy Tulowitzki
183 Jacoby Ellsbury
184 Austin Jackson
185 Billy Butler
186 Evan Longoria
187 Brandon Phillips
188 Justin Verlander
189 B.J. Upton
190 Elvis Andrus
191 Corey Hart
192 Dustin Pedroia
193 Trevor Cahill
194 Delmon Young
195 Shaun Marcum
196 Brian Roberts
197 Kelly Johnson
198 Adrian Gonzalez
199 Francisco Liriano
200 Robinson Cano
201 Madison Bumgarner
202 Mike Leake
203 Neftali Feliz
204 Carlos Beltran
205 Carlos Quentin
206 Rafael Furcal
207 Kosuke Fukudome
208 Matt Kemp
209 Shane Victorino
210 Drew Stubbs
211 Ricky Nolasco
212 Vernon Wells
213 Matt Holliday
214 Bobby Abreu
215 Mark Teixeira
216 Jose Reyes
217 Andy Pettitte
218 Ryan Howard
219 Matt Garza
220 Alfonso Soriano
Parallels
- Blue (serial-numbered to 2011)
- Printing Plates (four-for-each)
Inserts
Superstar Celebrations
SC1 Jason Heyward
SC2 Buster Posey
SC3 David Ortiz
SC4 Jay Bruce
SC5 Ubaldo Jimenez
SC6 Evan Longoria
SC7 Jim Thome
SC8 Vladimir Guerrero
SC9 Nick Markakis
SC10 Carlos Pena
SC11 Jimmy Rollins
SC12 Matt Garza
SC13 Albert Pujols
SC14 David Wright
SC15 Alex Rodriguez
SC16 Jose Reyes
SC17 Prince Fielder
SC18 Derek Jeter
SC19 Bobby Abreu
SC20 Ichiro Suzuki
SC21 Matt Holliday
SC22 Cliff Lee
SC23 Ryan Braun
SC24 Troy Tulowitzki
SC25 Matt Kemp
Mascots
M1 Arizona Diamondbacks
M2 Atlanta Braves
M3 Oriole Bird
M4 Wally the Green Monster
M5 Southpaw
M6 Gapper
M7 Slider
M8 Dinger
M9 Paws
M10 Billy the Marlin
M11 Junction Jack
M12 Sluggerr
M13 Bernie Brewer
M14 T.C.
M15 Mr. Met
M16 Stomper
M17 Phillie Phanatic
M18 Pirate Parrot
M19 Swinging Friar
M20 Mariner Moose
M21 Fredbird
M22 Raymond
M23 Rangers Captain
M24 Toronto Blue Jays
M25 Screech
Spot the Error
SE-1 Mark Teixeira
SE-2 Jason Heyward
SE-3 Jose Bautista
SE-4 Chase Utley
SE-5 David Ortiz
SE-6 Ubaldo Jimenez
SE-7 David Wright
SE-8 Hanley Ramirez
SE-9 Buster Posey
SE-10 Derek Jeter
Topps Attax Opening Day
AOD1-25 TBD
Stadium Lights
UL-1 Joe Mauer
UL-2 Troy Tulowitzki
UL-3 Robinson Cano
UL-4 Evan Longoria
UL-5 Miguel Cabrera
UL-6 Ichiro
UL-7 Vladimir Guerrero
UL-8 Adrian Gonzalez
UL-9 Jason Heyward
UL-10 Ryan Braun
Opening Day Stars
ODS-1 Roy Halladay
ODS-2 Carlos Gonzalez
ODS-3 Alex Rodriguez
ODS-4 Josh Hamilton
ODS-5 Miguel Cabrera
ODS-6 CC Sabathia
ODS-7 Joe Mauer
ODS-8 Joey Votto
ODS-9 David Price
ODS-10 Albert Pujols
Presidential First Pitches
PFP-1 Barack Obama
PFP-2 Harry Truman
PFP-3 Calvin Coolidge
PFP-4 Ronald Reagan
PFP-5 Richard Nixon
PFP-6 Woodrow Wilson
PFP-7 George W. Bush
PFP-8 George W. Bush
PFP-9 John F. Kennedy
PFP-10 Barack Obama
Toys"R"Us Bonus "Geoffrey the Giraffe" Cards
These cards are found in Toys"R"Us Blister Packs as "Bonus cards". Only 2 cards have been found, cards TRU-1 and TRU-5. #1 has a Yankees logo and #5 is a Giants card. Each card has Geoffrey in a different pose with a colored background of a team logo and is probably found for each MLB team. Therefore there are probably at least 30 cards to be found but that's just speculation.
Autographs & Game-Used
Superstar Celebration Autographed
ODA-CM Casey McGehee
ODA-HK Howie Kendrick
ODA-PH Philip Humber
ODA-TB Taylor Buchholz
ODA-JM Jose Mijares
ODA-JVE Jonathan Van Every
ODA-JM Jose Morales
ODA-DM Dustin Moseley
ODA-JG Justin Germano
ODA-CC Chris Carte