In 2023, Topps introduced one of the most exciting new products in collecting – MLB Rookie Debut Patch Autographs. While RPAs have long been intriguing prospects for collectors, these cards feature a special MLB DEBUT patch the player wore on his sleeve during his first big-league game. Unsurprisingly, the 1/1 masterpieces proved to be a massive hit, prompting Topps to once again produce the cards for its 2024 Chrome Update set. Its release in mid-November ignited some of the most fevered chases of the decade, with collectors eagerly ripping into packs and joining breaks of ‘24 Chrome Update looking for MLB Rookie Debut Patch Autos of the game’s next greats.
The creation of MLB Rookie Debut Patch Autos elevated the prospecting experience, rocketing the RPA concept into another stratosphere of importance and intrigue. And few 2020s prospects have piqued the interest of collectors more than Jackson Holliday. The ultra-talented infielder arrived in the bigs ahead of schedule, donning this card’s patch in his MLB debut on April 10th last season. As a former No. 1 overall pick, No. 1 MLB prospect, and son of retired slugger Matt Holliday, Jackson has quite the pedigree. So, too, does this stunning 1/1 MLB Debut Patch Auto, a card that could go down as one of the most storied productions of the 21st century.
