Topps unveiled the selections for its 2021 Topps Rookie Cup team on MLB Network Monday morning. Cards for rookie-eligible players that are selected for the team will include the Rookie Cup trophy image displayed on their Series 1 or Series 2 base card in the following year.
The first ever Topps All-Star Rookie Team was first selected in 1959, which include Hall of Famer Willie McCovey at first base. Over the past 60 years, notable recipients have included Joe Torre, Tony Perez, Tom Seaver, Thurman Munson, Eddie Murray, Ozzie Smith, Cal Ripken, Daryl Strawberry, Ken Griffey Jr., Chipper Jones, Derek Jeter, Kerry Wood, CC Sabathia, Justin Verlander, George Springer and Shohei Ohtani.
The 2021 Topps Rookie Cup team this year includes:
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C – Tyler Stephenson (Cincinnati Reds)
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1B – Ryan Mountcastle (Baltimore Orioles)
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2B – Jonathan India (Cincinnati Reds)
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3B – Patrick Wisdom (Chicago Cubs)
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SS – Wander Franco (Tampa Bay Rays)
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OF – Randy Arozarena (Tampa Bay Rays), Adolis Garcia (Texas Rangers), Dylan Carlson (St. Louis Cardinals)
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RHP – Luis Garcia (Houston Astros)
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LHP – Trevor Rogers (Miami Marlins)
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RP – Emmanuel Clase (Cleveland Guardians)
In addition to being in the flagship 2022 set, players will also be on Topps NOW cards that will be available on the Topps website for 24 hours. Two cards will be featured each day via this page at Topps.com.
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