2023 Topps Archives Baseball Variations Guide
Let the product as a whole, the 2023 Topps Archives Baseball variations cover a lot of ground. The checklist includes four different themes, each distinct in their own way.
In addition to standard image variations, select cards in all three of the base set subsets have their own spin. 1956 (#1-100) has White Backs, 1965 (#101-200) get Inverted Variations while 2003 cards (#201-300) have a special stamp.
2023 Topps Archives Baseball Variations Guide
Use the tabs to navigate quickly and easily between the different 2023 Topps Archives Baseball variations. In each you’ll find detailed info, the codes needed to spot them, odds, checklists and more.
2023 Topps Archives Baseball Image Variations
Of the four types of 2023 Topps Archives Baseball variations, these are the most standard. Like a lot of products put out by Topps, Image Variations are pretty simple. They switch out one image (or in the case of the 1956-style cards here, two images) for something different.
A total of 13 players have Image Variations in this set. All are rookies.
Each of the three designs has its own set of pack odds, although all are the same:
- Hobby – 1:322 packs
- Hobby Collector – 1:160 packs
- Blaster – 1:337 packs
Codes
If you’re a fan of using the codes in the fine print on the back, there are five endings to look for:
- 1956 Base – 238
- 1956 Variation – 265
- 1965 Base – 238
- 1965 Variation – 266
- 2003 Base – 256
- 2003 Variation – 267
2023 Topps Archives Baseball Image Variations Checklist
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10 Josh Jung
40 Francisco Alvarez
55 Adley Rutschman
58 Triston Casas
113 Riley Greene
120 Vaughn Grissom
154 Jordan Walker
180 Corbin Carroll
202 Gunnar Henderson
206 Grayson Rodriguez
286 Anthony Volpe
295 Masataka Yoshida
300 Michael Harris II
2023 Topps Archives Baseball Image Variations Gallery
10 Josh Jung, Texas Rangers
40 Francisco Alvarez, New York Mets
55 Adley Rutschman, Baltimore Orioles
58 Triston Casas, Boston Red Sox
113 Riley Greene, Detroit Tigers
120 Vaughn Grissom, Atlanta Braves
154 Jordan Walker, St. Louis Cardinals
180 Corbin Carroll, Arizona Diamondbacks
202 Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore Orioles
206 Grayson Rodriguez, Baltimore Orioles
286 Anthony Volpe, New York Yankees
295 Masataka Yoshida, Boston Red Sox
300 Michael Harris II, Atlanta Braves
2023 Topps Archives Baseball 1956 White Back Variations
The largest section of 2023 Topps Archives Baseball variations is found in the first 100 cards. White Back Variations are available for 40 of the base cards using the 1956 design. As their name suggests, the difference is found on the card’s reverse. Fronts look exactly the same.
Regular base cards for cards #1-100 have a brownish tint to them. White Back Variations are, you guessed it, white.
Odds for White Backs are:
- Hobby – 1:61 packs
- Hobby Collector – 1:31 packs
- Blaster – 1:64 packs
White Back cards also have Red Hot Foil (/50) and Foilfractor (1/1) parallels.
Codes
If seeing color is difficult, or you just want to make sure, these are the code endings to know for White Backs.
- 1956 Base – 238
- White Back Variations – 268
White Back Variations only cover select base cards with the 1956 design.
1956 White Back Variations Checklist
40 cards.
Buy on:
1 Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
4 Chipper Jones, Atlanta Braves
9 José Ramírez, Cleveland Guardians
10 Josh Jung, Texas Rangers
11 Derek Jeter, New York Yankees
17 Oscar Colás, Chicago White Sox
18 Lou Gehrig, New York Yankees
21 Wander Franco, Tampa Bay Rays
22 Ty Cobb, Detroit Tigers
23 Shintaro Fujinami, Baltimore Orioles
25 Cal Ripken Jr., Baltimore Orioles
29 Ken Griffey Jr., Seattle Mariners
33 Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers
34 Christopher Morel, Chicago Cubs
36 Nolan Jones, Colorado Rockies
40 Francisco Alvarez, New York Mets
41 Jeremy Peña, Houston Astros
42 Francisco Lindor, New York Mets
48 Bo Bichette, Toronto Blue Jays
50 Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
51 Oswald Peraza, New York Yankees
54 Shea Langeliers, Oakland Athletics
55 Adley Rutschman, Baltimore Orioles
58 Triston Casas, Boston Red Sox
59 Luis Robert Jr., Chicago White Sox
61 Seiya Suzuki, Chicago Cubs
63 Tony Gwynn, San Diego Padres
64 Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds
66 Kyle Tucker, Houston Astros
73 Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals
79 Jazz Chisholm Jr., Miami Marlins
80 Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta Braves
86 George Brett, Kansas City Royals
90 Juan Soto, San Diego Padres
91 Bo Jackson, Kansas City Royals
94 Julio Rodríguez, Seattle Mariners
95 Vinnie Pasquantino, Kansas City Royals
97 Nolan Arenado, St. Louis Cardinals
98 Ichiro, Seattle Mariners
100 Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies
2023 Topps Archives Baseball 1965 Inverted Variations
1965 Inverted Variations look as though they’re stuck behind a mirror. Unlike the more usual reverse negatives that accidentally flip the image, it’s the design elements that are changed. So not only are the Topps logo and RC shield on the other side of the card, they’re backwards. These are easy to notice as a result, especially if you look at the team and player names.
Odds are:
- Hobby – 1:65 packs
- Collector – 1:31 packs
- Blaster – 1:64 packs
These also have Red Hot Foil (/50) and Foilfractor (1/1) parallels.
The CMP code endings on the back are the same as 1956 White Backs:
- 1965 Base – 238
- Inverted Variations – 268
1965 Inverted Variations Checklist
35 cards.
Buy on:
104 Corbin Burnes, Milwaukee Brewers
105 Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers
110 Xander Bogaerts, San Diego Padres
112 Babe Ruth, Boston Red Sox
113 Riley Greene, Detroit Tigers
116 Nolan Gorman, St. Louis Cardinals
118 Alex Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners
120 Vaughn Grissom, Atlanta Braves
121 Kirby Puckett, Minnesota Twins
126 Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers
128 Gabriel Moreno, Arizona Diamondbacks
129 Liover Peguero, Pittsburgh Pirates
133 Bo Naylor, Cleveland Guardians
135 Honus Wagner, Pittsburgh Pirates
136 Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
138 Stan Musial, St. Louis Cardinals
144 Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres
150 Joey Meneses, Washington Nationals
154 Jordan Walker, St. Louis Cardinals
160 Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees
161 David Ortiz, Minnesota Twins
163 Justin Verlander, New York Mets
164 Jackie Robinson, Brooklyn Dodgers
170 Brett Baty, New York Mets
175 Kodai Senga, New York Mets
177 Jacob deGrom, Texas Rangers
179 Randy Johnson, Arizona Diamondbacks
180 Corbin Carroll, Arizona Diamondbacks
182 Eury Pérez, Miami Marlins
184 Miguel Vargas, Los Angeles Dodgers
185 Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox
188 Ozzie Albies, Atlanta Braves
190 Alex Bregman, Houston Astros
194 Giancarlo Stanton, New York Yankees
200 Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies
2023 Topps Archives Baseball First Year Foil Variations
1st Year Foil Variations are a throwback to the early part of the millennium before RC shields became a thing. In 2003, Topps was still landing draft picks and other prospects in many of their products. The 1st Year notation was a lot like today’s 1st Bowman, only you’d find it in Topps flagship base sets.
Regular base cards don’t have a foil stamp. The variations do. While they blend in, if you remember they’re possible, they’re not very stealth.
Red Hot Foil (/50) and one-of-one Foilfractors can also be found of these.
Odds are:
- Hobby – 1:61 packs
- Hobby Collector – 1:31 packs
- Blaster – 1:64 packs
Codes
If you’re looking for the CMP code endings on the back, here’s what you need:
- 2003 Base – 256
- 1st Year Foil Variations – 271
2003 1st Year Foil Variations Checklist
20 cards.
Buy on:
201 Oswaldo Cabrera, New York Yankees
202 Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore Orioles
206 Grayson Rodriguez, Baltimore Orioles
217 Ezequiel Tovar, Colorado Rockies
219 Logan O’Hoppe, Los Angeles Angels
221 Esteury Ruiz, Oakland Athletics
226 James Outman, Los Angeles Dodgers
237 Zach Neto, Los Angeles Angels
245 Mark Vientos, New York Mets
248 Matt McLain, Cincinnati Reds
273 Hunter Brown, Houston Astros
278 Ezequiel Duran, Texas Rangers
283 Brayan Bello, Boston Red Sox
286 Anthony Volpe, New York Yankees
292 Nick Pratto, Kansas City Royals
295 Masataka Yoshida, Boston Red Sox
300 Michael Harris II, Atlanta Braves
