First Buzz: 2017 Topps Pro Debut baseball cards

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What: 2017 Topps Pro Debut baseball cards
Arrives: May 24
Box basics: Two autographs and two Relics per 24-pack box (12 boxes per case)

What’s buzz-worthy: The stars down in the minor leagues get the big-league treatment in this hobby-only release that packs plenty of potential while also offering the unique color and feel of the game down on the farm.

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The Basics: The basic set size was not announced but there will be Green (/TBD), Orange (/25) and 1/1 Black parallels for every card in the set that uses the flagship MLB design. Also worked into the mix will be a number of cards with image variations on top players’ cards. … Back this year will be Fragments of the Farm Relics that utilize pieces of items unique to specific franchises as well as Promo Night Uniform Relics from nights where unis stray from their traditional looks. Manufactured Relics will include Pennant Patches that will have Gold (/TBD) and 1/1 Black parallels. … The autos will parallel the base set and have Green (/TBD), Orange (/TBD) and 1/1 Black versions, while the Splash of the Future autos will spotlight top talents on rare cards that will also have 1/1 Black parallels. Found one per case will be Pro Production autos with 1/1 Black versions. … For insert cards, MiLB.com’s Benjamin Hill will spotlight 15 events from the season for a set called Ben’s Biz, while the Promo Night Uniforms get a second look here and In the Wings will show top talents. The Wings cards will have Gold (/TBD), Orange (/25), autograph and 1/1 Black parallels.