The 2023 Topps Chrome Update Series Baseball is now a full-fledged MLB Hobby product instead of a retail-only release.
Each Hobby box should contain six Base Refractors and three Prism Refractors. With Jumbo boxes, every pack has one base Refractor parallel.
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Release Date: 11/15/2023
Hobby Configuration: 4 cards per pack, 24 packs per box, 6 boxes per case
Jumbo Configuration: 13 cards per pack, 12 packs per box, 8 boxes per case
Breaker’s Delight Configuration: 12 cards per pack, 1 pack per box
Our Rating: 3.2 out of 5
2023 Topps Chrome Update Series Baseball Base Refractor Parallels Breakdown
Magenta Refractor /399
Magenta/Purple Lava Lamp Refractor /299
Purple Refractor /250
Aqua Refractor /199
Aqua/Blue Lava Lamp Refractor /175
Blue Refractor /150
Blue/Green Lava Lamp Refractor /125
Green Refractor /99
Green Wave Refractor /99
Yellow Mini-Diamond Refractor /75
Gold Refractor – /50
Gold Mini-Diamond Refractor /50
Orange Refractor /25
Red/Orange Lava Lamp Refractor /10
Red Refractor /5
FrozenFractor /5 (Jumbo only)
SuperFractor 1/1
Printing Plates 1/1
Odds
Refractor – 1 in 3 packs
Pink Refractor – 1 in 4
Sepia Refractor – 1 in 4
Prism Refractor – 1 in 6 packs
Negative Refractor – N/A (not often)
Best Cards
What are the best cards from the 2023 Topps Chrome Update Series baseball card set?
Corbin Carroll #USC220
I’m not exactly sure what Carroll is doing in that photo. Some McGregor walk? With his talent, he can do pretty much whatever he wants.
The card highlights his face and name in the bottom left, while the top right corner contains the Topps chrome logo. Solid long-term investment at a fair price.
Carroll 2023 Stat Highlights: .285 avg, 116 runs, 25 homers, 54 stolen bases
Josh Jung #USC51
Josh Jung is a patriot, no doubt. Numbered USC51, this Topps Chrome features Jung standing pregame during the National Anthem.
Jung 2023 Stat Highlights: 23 homers, 70 RBI, 75 runs
Gunnar Henderson #USC208
Gunnar Henderson won the Rookie of the Year award in the 2022-23 MLB season and should only improve for the next several years.
His 2023 Topps Chrome Update card shows him giving a post-game interview. I like the unusual photos Topps has captured and used.
Gunnar Henderson 2023 Stat Highlights: 28 homers, 100 runs, 82 RBIs
Grayson Rodriguez #USC98
I have a feeling this kid is going to be a future ACE. Numbered USC98, the card features Grayson hurling the ball toward the plate.
Grayson Rodriguez 2023 Stat Highlights: 4.35 ERA, .9 WAR, 1.336 WHIP
Adley Rutschman #USC1Â
I think Rutschman is the best catcher in the big leagues and should remain that way for quite some time.
Adley Rutschman 2023 Stat Highlights: 28 homers, 100 runs, 82 RBIs
Jordan Walker #USC150
I felt Walker would be the NL Rookie of the Year in 2022. While he didn’t quite accomplish that feat, Jordan still had a decent season. I am looking for him to break out big time in 2023.
The 2023 Topps Chrome Update Jordan Walker’s rookie card is numbered USC150 and shows him slapping a ball down the 1st baseline.
Jordan Walker 2023 Stat Highlights: 16 homers, 100 runs, .276 avg, 51 runs, 51 RBIs
Brandon Pfaadt #USC156
Pfaadt had one heck of a postseason. I had this kid on my fantasy team and could see this coming from a mile away, as he also had some sick performances in the regular season.
The Brandon Pfaadt Topps Chrome Update rookie card is numbered USC156 and shows Pfaadt hurling the ball to home plate.
Bold Prediction: The big lefty will dominate the MLB over the next decade.
Brandon Pfaadt 2023 Stat Highlights: 1.406 WHIP, 94 strikeouts
Matt McLain #USC200
One of the top pitching prospects in the game. The Reds have one of the better young teams just behind Baltimore.
Matt McLain 2023 Stat Highlights: 28 homers, 100 runs, 82 RBIs
Taj Bradley #USC194
Taj Bradley 2023 Stat Highlights: N/A