Yoshinobu Yamamoto matches Dodgers history, earns Topps NOW card
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The past two seasons, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been the dominant force in the MLB, and pitching has been a large part of that. Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been a key contributor so far this postseason, and in his last two starts, he has pitched two complete games, a feat that has not happened in Dodgers history since Orel Hershiser was pitching for the club. Both now grace the image of the latest Topps NOW card, commemorating both feats.
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The Card/Parallels
The card features Hershiser on the left and Yamamoto on the right, both in an action shot, ready to deliver a pitch on the mound. The card keeps with the Topps NOW design of the year, with their names and accomplishments on the bottom of the card, with the team logo and date in the bottom right. A distinguishing feature of this card is the World Series logo in the top right - this appears on all of the Topps NOW releases that happen within the series. On top of the base card, parallels can be found by collectors who place orders, and they will be randomly inserted. The parallels up for grabs include: Gold Foil (/50), Orange Foil (/25), Black Foil (/10), Red Foil (/5), and FoilFractor (/1).
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Autographed Versions
Autographed versions of the card will also exist, and like the parallels, will be randomly inserted into orders placed by collectors. A grand total of 6 dual autographed cards will exist, with both Hershiser and Yamamoto signing the card. There will be a version that is numbered to 5, and there will also be a 1/1. For Los Angeles Dodgers fans, this is a card that not only captures Dodgers history, but puts two of the great postseason pitchers the team has had on one card. With two autographs on top of it, the card certainly has some charm.
As the World Series continues to play out, Yoshinobu Yamamoto is matching Dodgers history. By pitching his second straight complete game of the postseason, he is the subject of the latest Topps NOW card along side Orel Hershiser. With parallels and autographs to chase on top of the normal base card, Dodger fans may want to get their hands on the card, as it will only be available for a limited time.
Dylan is a collector based in Central Pennsylvania, and sports fan rooting for the Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Pirates, and LA Lakers. He is currently attempting to collect a complete run of Topps flagship sets across football, baseball, and basketball. He is passionate about the history of the hobby including its continual growth and evolution.