Next insert up for the 2022 Spirit set features the All-Rookie Team from the 2021 season. This is basically the Spirit version of the Topps Rookie Cup cards except they’re inserts instead of just the base card with an extra graphic to crowd the design. (This wasn’t always the case with the Rookie Cup cards but as Topps’ flagship designs have gotten busier recently, adding another little element can really be overkill).
The design here is pretty sparse with just a horizontal player photo with the background cut out and screened back in the team colors. And of course the bit All-Rookie Team text separating the two planes. I original had the “ALL-ROOKIE” fill just the regular full-color portion of the photo but it looked a little frazzled with contrasts and stuff, making the actual words hard to read. Instead, I decided to go with a partially-colored photo fill you see here.
As for the full checklist, it may look a bit familiar:
C - Tyler Stephenson
1B - Bobby Dalbec
2B - Jonathan India
3B - Patrick Wisdom
SS - Wander Franco
OF - Randy Arozarena
OF - Adolis García
OF - Dylan Carlson
DH - Ryan Mountcastle
SP - Alek Manoah
SP - Shane McClanahan
SP - Trevor Rogers
SP - Luis García
SP - Ian Anderson
RP - Emmanuel Clase
RP - Garrett Whitlock
All of the guys from the Topps Rookie Cup squad make an appearance here. I decided to pad it out a bit more with more starters and relievers since there was a strong crop last year.
There are also autograph variations of these inserts. The open space between the ART text and the player name/position on the bottom is a perfect spot for an autograph