2012 Topps Baseball
Pro Debut
Updated Release Date: June 13, 2012
Hobby Box Configuration:
24 Packs Per Hobby Box
2 Autograph Cards Per Hobby Box
2 Relic Cards Per Hobby Box
Pro Debut Boxes on eBay
2012 Topps Pro Debut
Base Set Checklist
220 Total Cards
- 8 Base Cards Per Pack
- 50 Base Set Short Prints (listed below)
- Gold Parallel #/50
- Printing Plates #/1 – 4 Versions of each
1 Dante Bichette Jr
2 Nestor Molina
3 Keenyn Walker
4 C.J. Cron
5 Mike Olt
6 Tyler Collins
7 Matthew Szczur
8 Ryan Brett
9 Sean Gilmartin
10 Barret Loux
11 Kevin Matthews
12 Nick Ramirez
13 Jiwan James
14 Kevin Patterson
15 Bryson Myles
16 Manny Machado
17 Luis Jimenez
18 Julio Rodriguez
19 Chase Davidson
20 Jeremy Williams
21 Casey Kelly
22 Oscar Taveras
23 Garin Cecchini
24 Christian Yelich
25 Mike Montgomery
26 A.J. Jimenez
27 Gregory Pron
28 Shelby Miller
29 Allen Webster
30 Bryson Smith
31 Scott Snodgress
32 Martin Perez
33 Andrew Clark
34 Trayce Thompson
35 Jett Bandy
36 Blake Hassenbrock
37 Eddie Rosario
38 Henry Rodriguez
39 Drew Vettleson
40 Jake Marisnick
41 Josh Parr
42 Mason Williams
43 Noah Syndergaard
44 Nick Franklin
45 Jean Segura
46 Trevor Story
47 Jace Peterson
48 Yazy Arbelo
49 Kevin Pillar
50 Jonathan Galvez
51 Alexi Amarista
52 Gary Brown
53 Dean Green
54 Cody Martin
55 Bubba Starling
56 Hak-Ju Lee
57 Shawn Payne
58 Grant Buckner
59 Joe Panik
60 Tim Shibuya
61 Edward Salcedo
62 Tanner Peters
63 Zack Cox
64 Miguel Sano
65 Taylor Motter
66 Brandon Eckerle
67 Tony Cingrani
68 Cameron Hobson
69 Sonny Gray
70 Jonathan Griffin
71 John Cornely
72 Taylor Lindsey
73 Jonathan Singleton
74 Sean Buckley
75 Christopher Grayson
76 Nick Castellanos
77 Ajay Meyer
78 Taijuan Walker
79 Zach Cone
80 Jorge Vega-Rosado
81 Jurickson Profar
82 Nicholas Cuckovich
83 Joe Terdoslavich
84 Xander Bogaerts
85 Steven Proscia
86 Travis D’Arnaud
87 Manny Banuelos
88 Jeurys Familia
89 Matt Davidson
90 Chad James
91 Kyle Hald
92 Kyle Hallock
93 Matthew Williams
94 Drew Hutchison
95 John Hellweg
96 Anthony Ranaudo
97 Daniel Corcino
98 Christian Bethancourt
99 Samuel Mende
100 Trevor Bauer
101 Will Middlebrooks
102 Robbie Ray
103 Bryce Brentz
104 John Pedrotty
105 Mike Murray
106 Phillips Castillo
107 Travis Taijeron
108 Tim Wheeler
109 Keyvius Sampson
110 Jaff Decker
111 Martin Peguero
112 Abel Baker
113 Rymer Liriano
114 Gerrit Cole
115 Richard Espy
116 Jake Hager
117 Tommy Joseph
118 Kelby Tomlinson
119 Brennan May
120 Matt Adams
121 Taylor Siemens
122 Mark Haddow
123 Gary Sanchez
124 Daniel Paolini
125 Justin Boudreaux
126 Kole Calhoun
127 Kyle Kubitza
128 John Lamb
129 Trevor May
130 Tyrell Jenkins
131 O’Koyea Dickson
132 Casey Crosby
133 Tyler Thornburg
134 Matt Den Dekker
135 Guillermo Pimentel
136 J.R. Graham
137 Justin Nicolino
138 Rafael Lopez
139 Brian Dozier
140 Kevan Smith
141 Kevin Quackenbush
142 Cheslor Cuthbert
143 Dan Rosenbaum
144 Heath Hembree
145 Bryce Harper
146 Dan Bennett
147 Carlos Martinez
148 Matthew Summers
149 Jake Odorizzi
150 Justice French
151 Keith Hessler
152 Telvin Nash
153 Gary Apelian
154 Jason Van Skike
155 Paul Hoilman
156 Cory Spangenberg
157 Nick Urbanus
158 Jordan Swagerty
159 Wilmer Flores
160 Zack Wheeler
161 Starling Marte
162 Javier Baez
163 Todd McInnis
164 Jose Ramirez
165 Cody Buckel
166 Brandon Jacobs
167 Tyler Rahmatulla
168 Brett Krill
169 D’Andre Toney
170 Nicholas Tropeano
171 Brandon Drury
172 Deck McGuire
173 Terrance Gore
174 Robbie Erlin
175 Scooter Gennett
176 Kyle Waldrop
177 Didi Gregorius
178 Matt Harvey
179 James Paxton
180 Ryan Jones
181 James Allen
182 Jeremy Patton
183 A.J. Cole
184 Branden Pinder
185 Ryan Rua
186 Andrelton Simmons
187 Matthew Skole
188 Chris Archer
189 Trey McNutt
190 Kes Carter
191 Frazier Hall
192 David Buchanan
193 Jamal Austin
194 Bryce Ortega
195 Travis Shaw
196 Chad Bettis
197 Jabari Blash
198 Jarred Cosart
199 Daniel Muno
200 Tyler Skaggs
201 Jedd Gyorko
202 Michael Choice
203 Benjamin McMahan
204 Zeke DeVoss
205 Nolan Arenado
206 Robbie Grossman
207 Anthony Gose
208 Joc Pederson
209 Billy Hamilton
210 Matthew Murray
211 Jonathan Schoop
212 Devin Shines
213 Juan Perez
214 Marcell Ozuna
215 Wil Myers
216 Cameron Seitzer
217 Alfredo Silverio
218 Jonathon Berti
219 Vincent Catricala
220 Jameson Taillon
Base set updated 6-11-2012. Thanks for the card numbers tntnorthnj on your eBay listings. Rest of checklist has been updated as well.
2012 Topps Pro Debut
Base Set Variations
50 Total Cards
Photo Gallery of Variations
5 Mike Olt
16 Manny Machado
18 Julio Rodriguez
22 Oscar Taveras
24 Christian Yelich
28 Shelby Miller
37 Eddie Rosario
40 Jake Marisnick
42 Mason Williams
43 Noah Syndergaard
45 Jean Segura
50 Jonathan Galvez
52 Gary Brown
59 Joe Panik
64 Miguel Sano
72 Taylor Lindsey
73 Jonathan Singleton
76 Nick Castellanos
78 Taijuan Walker
81 Jurickson Profar
84 Xander Bogaerts
86 Travis d’Arnaud
87 Manny Banuelos
100 Trevor Bauer
101 Will Middlebrooks
103 Bryce Brentz
108 Tim Wheeler
109 Keyvius Sampson
113 Rymer Liriano
120 Matt Adams
128 John Lamb
129 Trevor May
133 Tyler Thornburg
139 Brian Dozier
156 Cory Spangenberg
158 Jordan Swagerty
160 Zack Wheeler
161 Starling Marte
174 Robbie Erlin
175 Scooter Gennett
178 Matt Harvey
200 Tyler Skaggs
201 Jedd Gyorko
202 Michael Choice
205 Nolan Arenado
207 Anthony Gose
209 Billy Hamilton
215 Wil Myers
219 Vincent Catricala
220 Jameson Taillon
The photo variations are somewhat hard to get. Odds 1:169 Hobby Packs. I will be updating a page to put images of at least the base card so you can tell which ones you have. 2012 Topps Pro Debut Baseball Sp Variations
2012 Topps Pro Debut
Autograph Checklist
At least 25 Players – 2 Per Box
Gold #/50 – Red #/1 – Printing Plates #/1
- PDA-AA Alexi Amarista
- PDA-AW Allen Webster
- PDA-AS Andrelton Simmons
- PDA-BH Blake Hassebrock
- PDA-CP Carlos Perez
- PDA-CC Casey Crosby
- PDA-CB Chad Bettis
- PDA-CT Charlie Tilson
- PDA-DR Dan Rosenbaum
- PDA-DG Didi Gregorius
- PDA-DH Drew Hutchison
- PDA-HH Heath Hembree
- PDA-JH Jake Hager
- PDA-JP Joe Panik
- PDA-KW Keenyn Walker
- PDA-KC Kes Carter
- PDA-KM Kevin Matthews
- PDA-KWA Kyle Waldrop
- PDA-LJ Luis Jimenez
- PDA-ML Matt Lipka
- PDA-RG Robbie Grossman
- PDA-SG Sean Gilmartin
- PDA-SB Sean Buckley
- PDA-SP Steven Proscia
- PDA-TT Trayce Thompson
- PDA-ZC Zach Cone
2012 Topps Pro Debut
Side by Side Autographs
- Serial Numbered #/TBA
- Gold Parallel #/10
- Red Border #/1
- Printing Plates #/1
SSA-MC Kevin Matthews – Zach Cone
SSA-BW Kyle Waldrop – Sean Buckley
SSA-WT Keenyn Walker – Trayce Thompson
SSA-GP Sean Gilmartin – Carlos Perez
SSA-BJ Gary Brown – Tommy Joseph
SSA-SS Cory Spangenberg – Keyvius Sampson
SSA-CG Michael Choice – Sonny Gray
SSA-MG Starling Marte – Robbie Grossman
SSA-AS Matt Adams – Jordan Swagerty
SSA-JT Tyrell Jenkins – Charlie Tilson Johnson
SSA-JB Brandon Jacobs – Jackie Bradley Jr.
SSA-CGR Tyler Collins – Dean Green
2012 Topps Pro Debut
Relic Cards
- Game Used Bat or Jersey
- Gold Border #/50
- Jumbo Patch #/5 (shown below)
MLM-AH Aaron Hicks
MLM-AS Alfredo Silverio
MLM-AG Anthony Gose
MLM-BJ Brett Jackson
MLM-BH Bryce Harper
MLM-CM Carlos Martinez
MLM-CC Chih-Hsien Chiang
MLM-DH Danny Hultzen
MLM-FM Francisco Martinez
MLM-GB Gary Brown
MLM-GC Gerrit Cole
MLM-GG Grant Green
MLM-HL Hak-Ju Lee
MLM-JP James Paxton
MLM-JC Jarred Cosart
MLM-JS Jean Segura
MLM-JM Jefry Marte
MLM-JPA Joe Panik
MLM-JSC Jonathan Schoop
MLM-JL Junior Lake
MLM-JPR Jurickson Profar
MLM-KM Kevin Mattison
MLM-KG Kyle Gibson
MLM-KS Kyle Skipworth
MLM-GI Manny Machado
MLM-MP Martin Perez
MLM-MA Matt Adams
MLM-MH Matt Harvey
MLM-MS Matt Szczur
MLM-MC Michael Choice
MLM-NA Nolan Arenado
MLM-RW Ryan Wheeler
MLM-SV Sebastian Valle
MLM-SM Shelby Miller
MLM-SMA Starling Marte
MLM-TSC Tanner Scheppers
MLM-TB Tim Beckham
MLM-TW Tim Wheeler
MLM-TS Tyler Skaggs
MLM-WM Wil Myers
MLM-WMI Will Middlebrooks
MLM-XA Xavier Avery
2012 Topps Pro Debut
Jumbo Relic Patch
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Serial Numbered #/5 – Same Checklist as above
2012 Topps Pro Debut
Cap Logo Relic
Manufactured Patch – Not Game Used
MLL-AC A.J. Cole
MLL-AG Anthony Gose
MLL-BH Billy Hamilton
MLL-BJ Brett Jackson
MLL-BB Bryce Brentz
MLL-CB Christian Bethancourt
MLL-CY Christian Yelich
MLL-CS Cory Spangenberg
MLL-GC Garin Cecchini
MLL-GB Gary Brown
MLL-GS Gary Sanchez
MLL-HL Hak-Ju Lee
MLL-HH Heath Hembree
MLL-JM Jake Marisnick
MLL-JPA James Paxton
MLL-JT Jameson Taillon
MLL-JC Jarred Cosart
MLL-JB Javier Baez
MLL-JSE Jean Segura
MLL-JG Jedd Gyorko
MLL-JP Joe Panik
MLL-JS Jonathan Singleton
MLL-JGR Jonathan Griffin
MLL-JPR Jurickson Profar
MLL-MB Manny Banuelos
MLL-MM Manny Machado
MLL-MP Martin Perez
MLL-MH Matt Harvey
MLL-MC Michael Choice
MLL-MS Miguel Sano
MLL-MO Mike Olt
MLL-MMO Mike Montgomery
MLL-NA Nolan Arenado
MLL-OT Oscar Taveras
MLL-RG Robbie Grossman
MLL-RL Rymer Liriano
MLL-SM Shelby Miller
MLL-SMA Starling Marte
MLL-TWA Taijuan Walker
MLL-TL Taylor Lindsey
MLL-TN Telvin Nash
MLL-TW Tim Wheeler
MLL-TB Tim Beckham
MLL-TM Trevor May
MLL-TMC Trey McNutt
MLL-TS Tyler Skaggs
MLL-WMY Wil Myers
MLL-WM Will Middlebrooks
MLL-WF Wilmer Flores
MLL-XB Xander Bogaerts
These cards are manufactured patches of the minor league team hat logo. They are not game used or event used. These cards are nice and maybe a little more collectible then the manu-patches you see in MLB sets like Series One and such. I’m in the market for a Michael Choice version – and some of the first ones on eBay were selling for about $10. I think I can get them for around $5 if I wait. Unique collectible for minor league fans, and while I don’t normally enjoy these types of cards – I actually do like the Pro Debut versions because fans of these players and specifically of the minor league team, will certainly enjoy these.
2012 Topps Pro Debut
Minor League All-Stars
8 Per Hobby Box – 1:3 Packs – 50 Total Cards
AS-AJJ A.J. Jimenez
AS-AS Andrelton Simmons
AS-AG Anthony Gose
AS-BHK Blake Hassebrock
AS-BJ Brandon Jacobs
AS-BH Bryce Harper
AS-CM Carlos Martinez
AS-CK Casey Kelly
AS-CB Chad Bettis
AS-CC Chih-Hsien Chiang
AS-CY Christian Yelich
AS-DC Daniel Corcino
AS-DB David Buchanan
AS-GB Gary Brown
AS-HL Hak-Ju Lee
AS-HH Heath Hembree
AS-JO Jake Odorizzi
AS-JM Jake Marisnick
AS-JP James Paxton
AS-JT Jameson Taillon
AS-JC Jarred Cosart
AS-JS Jean Segura
AS-JG Jedd Gyorko
AS-JPA Joe Panik
AS-JTE Joe Terdoslavich
AS-JSC Jonathan Schoop
AS-JR Julio Rodriguez
AS-JPR Jurickson Profar
AS-KS Keyvius Sampson
AS-MMO Manny Machado
AS-MA Matt Adams
AS-MH Matt Harvey
AS-MS Matthew Szczur
AS-MC Michael Choice
AS-MO Mike Olt
AS-MM Mike McDade
AS-NA Nolan Arenado
AS-RL Rymer Liriano
AS-SG Scooter Gennett
AS-SM Shelby Miller
AS-SMA Starling Marte
AS-TW Tim Wheeler
AS-TTH Trayce Thompson
AS-TM Trevor May
AS-TS Tyler Skaggs
AS-TT Tyler Thornburg
AS-VC Vinnie Catricala
AS-WM Will Middlebrooks
AS-YA Yazy Arbelo
AS-ZW Zack Wheeler
Players we’ve seen play
and has cards in 2012 Topps Pro Debut
Michael Choice – Oakland A’s – CF/OF
The California League leader in HR’s – Choice is a threat to hit the ball hard at all times. Michael provided the thunder in the middle of the order for the Stockton Ports in 2011 – and played good defense in center field. I’ve seen Michael play maybe 50-60 games in person and he always has his game face on and always swings hard. My prized treasure from the season was getting an autographed – game used – hat from Choice. He hit a HR that game too!
Saw Play in: 2011
Michael Choice Video:
Choice Shows off his swing in 2011
Nolan Arenado – Colorado Rockies – 3B
The only words I can use to describe Nolan Arenado are “natural baseball player”. I’d be stunned if he never reached the major leagues. He made two plays at 3B late in the year that I keep replaying in my mind. Charged the ball, barehanded it, threw off balance, strike. Boom Boom. He also hit one of the deepest HR’s I saw all season. Led the Cal League in RBI’s and doesn’t strike out – he’s darn good.
Saw Play in: 2011
Trevor Bauer – Arizona Diamondbacks – P
With a stroke of good luck I saw Bauer’s 2nd career minor league start – where he dazzled me for an hour and half before the game with a stretching routine and long toss session for the ages. Former AZ Dbacks great Luis Gonzalez was sitting right there watching it all steps away. The Dbacks President was there. Cleat chasers in the stands. It was a cool night. You can check out the video I took of his bullpen session on YouTube.
Saw Play in: 2011
Trevor Bauer Video:
Bauer Warms Up Pre-Game
Chad Bettis – Colorado Rockies – P
This guy is a beast. Not the biggest guy in the world, but he goes at it 100% at all times. I prefer to watch the hitters, but one night I was locked in watching Bettis strike out Ports batter after batter. Bulldog style. Watch out for him.
Saw Play in: 2011
Gary Brown – S.F. Giants – CF
Brown can run. Fast. He hit leadoff and played CF for the San Jose Giants all season long and was a catalyst for the team winning the 1st half division crown. Brown has gap power and can pull a fastball out of the ballpark if he jumps on it. Eager Giants fans hope they have a CF for 10 years and that might be the case. He goes to AA in 2012 where Giants prospects have gone to die in past years.
Saw Play in: 2011
Tyler Skaggs – Arizona Diamondbacks – P
Saw Skaggs make one start very early in the 2011 season. He has an incredible curve ball that he will throw it in any count. I saw him throw off-speed when he was down 3 balls & 1 strike in the count on more then one occasion during the game. Not too many pitchers do that here and most throw a fastball in that situation. Skaggs got moved to AA before I got to see him again. He should reach the major leagues sometime in 2013.
Saw Play in: 2011
Zack Wheeler – NY Mets – P
Was able to watch Wheeler pitch three times for the S.J. Giants before he was traded to the New York Mets for Carlos Beltran. Wheeler can dial it up to 96 MPH and has developing secondary stuff. If he had Tyler Skagg’s curveball, Wheeler would be un-hittable. Zack is tall and takes a very long stride to the plate, maximizing his size. He is considered one of the top 2 prospects in the Mets system.
Saw Play in: 2011
Tyler Matzek – Colorado Rockies – P
This guy struggled big time the two times I saw him pitch very early in the season. So much so he was sent down to low A and I never saw him again in 2011. If you compare the pre-game workout of Trevor Bauer and Matzek, perhaps that’s where some of Tyler’s problems start. Seemed like he had it locked in chill mode when I saw him. Would bounce warm-up pitches in the dirt. Walked a ton of batters. It was bad. But he is left handed and his fastball would touch 93 MPH. His control is the issue…or perhaps something else
Saw Play in: 2011, 2012
Jonathan Singleton – Houston Astros – 1B
Huge man. Actually, the thing about him, his upper body is massive, but he has skinny legs…. it looks like you could tip him over. Anyways – his power is legit. Hit the longest HR I saw live this year. Was traded to the Astros from the Phillies in the Hunter Pense trade. Needs a lot of work at 1B on defense. He made several questionable plays in the 3 games I saw him. But his bat is live and legit.
Saw Play in: 2011
Tommy Joseph – S.F. Giants – C
Joseph is a very interesting prospect that Giants fans should be excited about. He is a far better catcher then he is playing 1B on defense. Tough kid – big thick build. Has power, lot’s of it actually and can get red hot at the plate, or hit .200 over a stretch. Saw him hit close to .500 in an 8 game stretch where it seemed like he squared up every ball. Look for him to spend at least 2 more full seasons in the minors before getting a chance.
Saw Play in: 2011
Cory Spangenberg – Padres – 2B
I was a little skeptical of Mr. Spangenberg only because the first time I encountered him – he initially snubbed a bunch of guys trying to get his autograph at a minor league game (a rare sight even for top prospects). He quickly redeemed himself by signing right before the game – as these fans were mainly there to see him. During the games I saw, he is an aggressive hitter with good speed.
Saw Play in: 2012
Rymer Liriano – Padres – OF
This is an impressive young man who has loads of talent. Could take him several more years to put it all together. Can’t tell by the picture, but this is a big man who if he grew up in the U.S. might have ended up playing football instead of baseball. Incredible speed for a big boy. Has that rare potential to be a power/speed player. Baseball America rates him as the #2 prospect in the Padres system to start 2012. I wrote about the three games I saw him play here.
Saw Play in: 2012
Billy Hamilton – Reds – SS
Quite possibly the fastest person in all of baseball. Electricity radiates off this young kid. When he gets on base – he is a threat to make it to third in a blink of an eye via the stolen base. Stole four bases in one game I went to. If he gets the hit tool together this kid will be a dynamic player.
Saw Play in: 2012
Billy Hamilton Video:
Hamilton Walks & Steals base #72
Hamilton Infield Single + Steal #73
Hamilton Steals 3B for steal #74
Billy Hamilton Podcast:
Prospect Podcast #5 – Billy Hamilton is Fast
Joe Panik – Giants – SS
Panik was the 1st round pick of the Giants in 2011. I saw him play several games in 2012. He has a quick bat but is not a huge power guy. His cards should sell well in this set because Giants fans love their prospects.
Saw Play in: 2012
Joe Panik Video:
Panik Hits a HR
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