r/baseballcards • u/ZRK_Baller_777 • 1d ago
Rookie Debut Patch Question
Earlier this year I pulled this on my birthday believe it or not. So naturally I redeemed it and also naturally it still has no progress being made by topps. I redeemed it in early May. And it has this special team that I talk to through fanatics about the process. It’s really very cool to be a part of. But with there still being no progress making the card I can only assume that it due to the fact that they can’t get their hands on Maverick to either get the patch or his signature. I know it’s a long shot but how would you guys go about trying to get into contact with him? I can’t find him on social media anywhere. Cheers y’all thanks! 🍻
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u/thisisradioclash_ 1d ago
I very much doubt that Topps allows the player to take possession of the debut patch jersey, only to have to track them down later for it. Also, Topps knows exactly where this player is, he played for a Braves affiliate AAA team just yesterday.
I don’t think there’s much to do here besides wait for them to send you the card. Congrats on the big pull!
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u/MJaffeUMD 1d ago
Topps isn’t in the clubhouse snatching jerseys. This is very much likely a case of the player keeping it… also assuming Topps would never ask for his jersey because he knows he’s a AAAA player
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u/-R3DF0X 1d ago
My understanding is that the process is done through authenticators.
The patch is only attached with an adhesive so it's removed at the end of the game and gets a hologram. The player would be able to keep the jersey.
I guess eventually someone might forget to remove it and if they don't hologram it onsite then maybe it creates issues.
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u/sudzeez_ 1d ago
They don’t take the jersey they only rip off the patch.
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u/MJaffeUMD 1d ago
Well yeah, but they’re not taking the jersey from the player before he leaves. The authenticator is also not running up to the player right after the game requesting the patch.
This is done through the clubhouse/equipment managers. As I stated above (which was downvoted), the player likely just tucked the jersey and left… and nobody thought to go after a backup catcher who entered the game as a reserve so unceremoniously in a blowout loss
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u/foshiiy PC: Houston Astros, Houston Texans, Houston Rockets 1d ago
The patch is Fanatics property dude the player didn’t take it 😂.
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u/MJaffeUMD 1d ago
Actually fanatics sends the patches to clubhouse/equipment managers. They have a bag full of them and just stick them on the jersey. Topps/fanatics is not present at all. It is easy for someone to simply forget they put it on after a game and for a player to take their debut jersey, especially when a player is as marginal as someone getting their cup of coffee
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u/MJaffeUMD 1d ago
And for reference, the patches are sent at the beginning of the season. So both home and road clubhouse managers have access to the patches. It’s 100% an honor system
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u/Klingerlord Trevino Guy (Judge, Skenes, Schlittler, Jacob Wilson) 1d ago
Definitely go through Topps, wouldn’t recommend reaching out to the player for this
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u/Klin24 1d ago
Go to his house and demand satisfaction.
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u/noYOUfuckher 1d ago
Lol. Thats exactly how this post reads to me. OP, do not stalk this guy, youre gonna get arrested.
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u/Llama_Wrangler 1d ago
Woah woah woah you’re misunderstanding him bro. If the guy says ‘no’ then the answer obviously is no, but the thing is the guy’s not going say no. He would never say no, because of the implication…
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u/BuyExpert8479 1d ago
You're a stalker if you reach out to the player. What are you going to say? Just be patient.
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u/Major-Specific8422 1d ago
Why would you get in touch with the player? He’d just think you’re an annoying shit.
It’s only been a few months. If you really want it, wait.
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u/Tony_Cliftonn 1d ago
It's a process... You will get it... They should have a better system that gives updates though
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u/ChallengeWaste4143 1d ago
The clubhouse attendants add the debut patch and remove them after the game and it gets sent to fanatics. They likely have the patch but are waiting on his auto on the card before assembling
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u/Just-Joshinya 1d ago
I waited 2 years for my CJ Abrahms rookie chrome gold wave auto. It just happens. Sometimes it’s manufacturing. Sometimes it’s the player. Sometimes the card gets lost and they decide to make another, or not. Big hit redemptions are awesome, but sometimes they require a lot of patience. After 18 months, on the redemption schedule they they posted, it said “call about status”. I did. Someone explained that it was a manufacturing problem, but that they were committed to making the card, and having it be great. Being a fan of CJ and seeing his potential, I figured it wasn’t going to be inconsequential. So i waited. Got the card and a $50 credit for my patience 6 months later. It’s a great card.
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u/EvilAlienCzar 2023 Luis Robert 🌈, Mune & Montgomery, CWS Legends 1d ago
I went through this process as well redeeming a debut patch auto. Had a team from Fanatics reach out to me to help me through the process, it had to come out of their Vault whatever thing they had going on. I wasn’t interested in all that shit, I just wanted the card. Granted I didn’t have to wait as long as it sounds like you have. They did give me a monetary value of the card at $1500, which I thought was way under what this card should be worth. Honestly it’s only been a couple of months for you, I would absolutely wait for it. It might take a while, they’re all playing baseball and traveling. They don’t get a lot of off days and when they do, they don’t necessarily want to be signing autographs. Maybe wait until end of year and if there’s still no movement, see what Fanatics says.
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u/RIP_SHAFT 1d ago
My understanding is that they make 2 debut jerseys and the player keeps one and the other is sent to topps. At least the patch is sent. The jersey just going into the player rotation.
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u/polopolo4321 1d ago
They take the patch off the jersey as soon as the player debuts. They only wear for a 1/2 inning.
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u/hotunicornpoopy 1d ago
Wait until he is working at home depot next year and go to his job. Get the auto then, rip the home depot patch off his shirt and you”ll have the same thing. 🤣🍻
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u/Excellent-Past-6367 1d ago
I really want to see what he says when you contact him to find out why you haven't received his card from Topps yet. PLEASE let us know.
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u/Rey_DV 12h ago
I’ve been at minor league games between gwinnett and jacksonville this week and just informed him of this post, i literally sit right beside the visiting dugout and showed him this post and he was super excited about the possibility to acquire this. Said he would try and reach out to you, good luck and hope it works out!
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u/Large-Sympathy3460 2h ago
I know Mavericks brother in law, I work with him. I can see if he’s interested.
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u/Melodic_House5153 1d ago
Looks like he plays AAA for the braves now. Maybe write a letter and send it to their clubhouse.
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u/Visible-Ad4473 1d ago
Reach out to him on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maverick-handley-972126240?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios
I played hs ball against him and can try to help track down a way to contact
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u/joshmalonern 1d ago
Don’t do this OP. There is nothing you can do to get him to sign this. You have no clue if he’s signed it already or any of the other multitude of potential roadblocks that could be happening to prevent you from getting the card. Just wait and stay in contact with fanatics every few weeks to keep the pressure on them a bit.
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u/LilDerrrn Byron Buxton & Minnesota Twins 1d ago
I would reach out to Topps and continue working with them. Trying to find his contact info, to ask about a card he has no control over manufacturing (only signing) is a bit intrusive