Buzz Break: 2022 Topps Opening Day MLB cards (hobby box)

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The box: 2022 Topps Opening Day baseball cards (hobby box)
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Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.

Packs per box: 36
Cards per pack: 7
Cards in this box: 252
Base set completion: 
213 of 220 (97 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base cards – Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies, Juan Soto, Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, Albert Pujols. Fernando Tatis Jr., Jonathan India, Dylan Carlson, Austin Riley, Joey Bart, Andrew Vaughn, Bobby Dalbec, Triston McKenzie, Jarred Kelenic

Rookie Cards (39) – Notables include Jarren Duran, Chas McCormick, Tylor Megill, Jake Burger, Lars Nootbaar, Kyle Muller

Insert/short-print cards: 39 (a sampling of everything in gallery below)
Opening Day parallel (2) – Gerrit Cole, Sonny Gray
Mascots (12) – Blooper Mrs. Met, Mr. Met, Rosie Red, Swinging Friar, Rangers Captain, TC Bear, Blue Jays mascot, Mariner Moose, Sluggerrr, Paws, Wally The Green Monster
Opening Day (7) – Angels, Yankees, Nationals, A's, Mariners, Tigers, Royals
Bomb Squad (12) – Shohei Ohtani, Willie Mays, Ken Griffey Jr., Frank Thomas, Matt Olson, Albert Pujols, Manny Machado, Bryce Harper, Juan Soto, Alex Rodriguez, Mookie Betts, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Triple Play (5) – Blue Jays, Braves, White Sox, Mets, Red Sox
Dugout Peeks (1) – Shohei Ohtani

Autographs/Memorabilia: None

What's Buzz-worthy: At a glance this one may look like the norm, but a look at the odds on the wrapper makes this one an A+ box. Why? That Dugout Peeks card is one in 3,395 packs -- one in 95 boxes -- which is a pretty crazy find and then it's a Shohei Ohtani card atop that. It's a card that easily pays for the box and likely a few more. The only one I saw on an eBay search had an opening price of $300. It's rarer than many of the hits in this one and among the rarer finds in general from a brand that keeps it simple for its simple price but includes some annual staples such as mascot cards for all of the teams that have one. New this year are the perforated Triple Play cards that pair teammates, while some players' cards in the base set won't be found until Series 2. I didn't find a Wander Franco here but that doesn't matter with the big card here ... it's an A+ box. I'll drop some more thoughts when I rip into some retail of this one (ultimately same stuff just smaller boxes) -- my boxes there are still on the way.

Product Grade: A- (best stuff is still too rare but mix is good for price)
Box Grade: A+ (tough pull of a top name gets this box a top grade)
Fun Grade: B+

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