I always look forward to Topps Update. The player selection is the key to the set for me. Topps often includes more obscure players in Update, much moreso than in any other set, with the exception of the potentially now-defunct Total. This is from last year's set as I am still trying to catch up.
1. Xander Bogaerts/Rafael Devers. This is one way Topps has been including star players in Update. Which is fine I guess. This card features the top two stars on the team.
2. Josh Taylor. Taylor emerged this year as a very important member of the bullpen, but he barely pitched in 2020 as he struggled with COVID. Taylor pitched in eight games in 2020, throwing 7.1 innings with an unsightly 9.82 ERA. He was much better in 2021.
3. Ryan Weber. Weber was a big story in Spring Training in 2020, but the success did not really follow into the season. He pitched in 17 games, starting five, primarily as an opener. He had a record of 1-3 with a 4.40 ERA, striking out 27 and walking 14 in 43 innings. He made it into one game in 2021, but also pitched for the Mariners and Brewers.
4. Kevin Plawecki. The backup catcher was named my Underrated Player of the Year. He hit .341/.393/.463, with one home run, a triple, and five doubles. He drove in 17 runs. Great numbers for a backup catcher. Plawecki is still with Boston to date and continues to play well for a backup catcher.
5. Jose Peraza. Peraza was signed to solidify second base in 2020, being one of the few Red Sox players with some speed. Unfortunately, that did not really work out. Peraza played in 34 games, hitting .225/.275/.342 with one home run, eight RBIs and just one stolen base. He was allowed to leave as a free agent after the season.
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