In the grand cathedral of Major League Baseball, moments of firsts are etched with an indelible mark on both history and cardboard. Enter Hyeseong Kim, a young prodigy who, in a singular swing of the bat, launched himself into both the highlight reels and the hearts of Dodgers fans. The 21-year-old sensation sent ripples across Chavez Ravine, smacking his first MLM home run in the Dodgers’ emphatic 9-3 victory over the Oakland A’s. But the reverberations didn’t stop there. Topps, the venerable name in baseball cards, seized this milestone with the urgency and flair of a fastball snugly nesting into a catcher’s mitt, crafting a commemorative card that collectors are drooling over—and it includes an extraordinary surprise.

For the first time, Kim’s flowing signature adorns Topps Now cards, turning what was already a memorable athletic feat into a collector’s dream. The centerpiece of the collection is a 1-of-1 on-card autograph, inscribed with “First Home Run.” The lucky petitioner of this golden ticket won’t just hold a card—they’ll possess Dodgers lore in their hands, the very first signed scribble of a player poised to become part of the franchise’s storied renaissance.

However, the piles of foil and gloss don’t end at that singular gem. Alongside it are 15 more autographed copies of varying rarity, including numbered editions to /10 and /5, that elevate this drop from merely commemorative to covetable. As collectors exhibit their agility in this cardboard chase, even those whose hands may remain empty of Kim’s autograph can still revel in myriad offerings of intricate parallels:

– Gold Foil numbered to /50

– Orange Foil numbered to /25

– Black Foil numbered to /10

– Red Foil limited to just five copies

– A singular masterpiece, the 1/1 FoilFractor, that could make the holder the envy of all hobbyists.

These sculpted feats of print technology alone would lure a tide of enthusiasts willing to shell out for a piece of history. But Topps, knowing a mere sprinkle of excellence wouldn’t suffice, added layers, crafting three distinct versions of the standard card. The base card stands tall, yet is flanked by two rare variants: a short-printed image variation and an ultra-rare Korean-language super short print, which subtly bows to Kim’s cultural roots, deepening the card’s narrative and connectiveness.

Topps, however, doesn’t leave collectors perpetually window-shopping. The shrine to Kim’s first bomb isn’t an exclusive realm for billionaire whales. Instead, it’s demarcated by affordability:

– A solitary card for $11.99

– A fistful of five for $49.99

– Ten-pack for $89.99

– Bounty-sized twenty-card treasure chest for $169.99.

Yet, like a firework’s fleeting spectacle, orders remain open for a mere 24 hours, vanishing into history’s rearview—as if urging fans to seize this cardinal moment before it dissipates into myth.

For those amid the Dodgers community, rookie enthusiasts, or hawkish investors with eyes on Kim’s trajectory, this particular Topps Now release isn’t a mere postcard—it’s a tangible chapter in a rookie’s emergent legend, heralding triumphs yet unseen. It’s a bespoke opportunity to clutch at the firmament of potential, to capture the scene of Kim’s inaugural trot around those 360 square feet on the diamond—an early marker that may herald a cascade of achievements.

As the ink dries and the orders wane, Hyeseong Kim remains poised at the precipice of more than just a promising career. Enthusiasts, be they purveyors of sentiment or connoisseurs of the collectible, may well find this to be more than just a fleeting acquisition. After all, in the storied halls of baseball, where metaphorical monuments to greatness are built on dust and dreams—as well as rare foil and inked inscriptions—Hyeseong Kim just inscribed his first chapter. It stands complete with ambition, talent, and just maybe, a series of autograph cards that forecast a much grander saga in the offing.

Lamine Yamal and Travis Scott Topps Now