Finally, My 2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset Is Complete!!!

Finally, My 2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset Is Complete!!!

Yessir, I have completed the 2011 Topps Gypsy Queen Wall Climbers’ subset and it is a sweet looking set of cards.

The action images that Topps captured for this set really is exceptional.  And while I did not know it when I first considered collecting this set, the cards included in the set actually celebrate the ‘Wall Climbing’ that occurred during the 2010 baseball season that gave us these stellar images.  And the card backs, help tell the story as well – depicting the scene and providing the details of the occasion.

The set is ten cards deep – and as I mentioned before, it is action-packed!

Have a look:

I told you it was sweet.

Among the players included in the set are rookies, all-stars, MVPs, and legends.  And the player mix just goes to show you that at any time, an outfielder can become a ‘Wall Climber’ and put his stamp on any game.

What a fantastic addition to my subset collection – This one is GREAT!!!!

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – Mike Stanton

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – Mike Stanton

The 2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ set is a piece of art. The cards feature stunning graphics with images that capture some of baseball’s greatest action – the art of leaping into the air and bringing back would be home run balls.

The set offers just 10 cards, but each one is an amazing look at one of baseball’s great highlights.

This is the card of Mike Stanton from the set:

I really like the action could on this card.  And it looks like Stanton made one heck of an effort on this ball.  He may not be blessed with the best defensive skills among active right-fielders, but with his immense athletic talent and size, Stanton does make some pretty spectacular plays in the outfield.

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – Torii Hunter

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – Torii Hunter

The 2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ set is a piece of art. The cards feature stunning graphics with images that capture some of baseball’s greatest action – the art of leaping into the air and bringing back would be home run balls.

The set offers just 10 cards, but each one is an amazing look at one of baseball’s great highlights.

This is the card of Torii Hunter from the set:

 

Torii Hunter has been making highlight reel plays in the outfield since his rookie season of 1997.

Since that time, Hunter has established his status as one of the most athletic outfield defenders in the game.  With his speed, ability to read the ball, and lack of caution when it comes to making plays, Hunter has saved tons of runs for his teams while cementing wins too.

Hunter has won 11 Gold Gloves for his defensive excellence.

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – David DeJesus

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – David DeJesus

The 2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ set is a piece of art. The cards feature stunning graphics with images that capture some of baseball’s greatest action – the art of leaping into the air and bringing back would be home run balls.

The set offers just 10 cards, but each one is an amazing look at one of baseball’s great highlights.

This is the card of David DeJesus from the set:

 

DeJesus is a 12-year MLB veteran that continues to make plays in the outfield that are on par with much more athletic and younger outfielders.

He has a career fielding percentage of .992 and has made just 23 errors in 2,814 chances.

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – Rajai Davis

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – Rajai Davis

The 2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ set is a piece of art. The cards feature stunning graphics with images that capture some of baseball’s greatest action – the art of leaping into the air and bringing back would be home run balls.

The set offers just 10 cards, but each one is an amazing look at one of baseball’s great highlights.

This is the card of Rajai Davis from the set:

Rajai Davis has been known to ‘flash some leather’ while patrolling the outfield for both the Toronto Blue Jays and Oakland A’s.  In his eight season major league career, Davis has compiled a .986 fielding percentage while recording 32 outfield assists and making just 20 errors.

He has yet to win a Gold Glove, but he should be considered as a candidate.

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – Nick Swisher

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – Nick Swisher

The 2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ set is a piece of art. The cards feature stunning graphics with images that capture some of baseball’s greatest action – the art of leaping into the air and bringing back would be home run balls.

The set offers just 10 cards, but each one is an amazing look at one of baseball’s great highlights.

This is the card of Nick Swisher from the set:

 

Nick Swisher has played for four different teams in his ten-year major league career.  And with each team, he has offered up some pretty solid defense with a knack for making spectacular plays.

Swisher’s speed and ability to read the ball has allowed for him to play all three outfield positions during his career.  He has a career fielding percentage of .986 and had committed just 28 errors as an outfielder in 954 games.

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – Denard Span

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – Denard Span

The 2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ set is a piece of art. The cards feature stunning graphics with images that capture some of baseball’s greatest action – the art of leaping into the air and bringing back would be home run balls.

The set offers just 10 cards, but each one is an amazing look at one of baseball’s great highlights.

This is the card of Denard Span from the set:

 

Denard Span has been thrilling fans with his defensive play since joining the major leagues in 2008.  His combination of quick feet and tracking ability has allowed for some incredible highlights to be witnessed.

In 2011, Span played in just 67 games due to injury.  In those 67 contests, Span had 208 plays in the outfield.  He made 207, good for a fielding percentage of .995.

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – Michael Brantley

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – Michael Brantley

The 2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ set is a piece of art. The cards feature stunning graphics with images that capture some of baseball’s greatest action – the art of leaping into the air and bringing back would be home run balls.

The set offers just 10 cards, but each one is an amazing look at one of baseball’s great highlights.

This is the card of Michael Brantley from the set:

If you’re not living in Cleveland, or are not a transplanted Indians fan living in another part of the country, you may not know the name Michael Brantley.

But, he is one of the best defensive outfielders in baseball!!

He is extremely quick and uses his speed to get to balls that would drop for his against other outfielders.  Upon entering the league at the age of 22 in 2009, he immediately made his presence known by committing just one error in his first 26 games as a big legauer while compiling a .983 fielding percentage as a rookie.  From 2009-2012, Brantely played in 355 games and has committed just 7 errors.

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – Jason Heyward

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – Jason Heyward

The 2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ set is a piece of art. The cards feature stunning graphics with images that capture some of baseball’s greatest action – the art of leaping into the air and bringing back would be home run balls.

The set offers just 10 cards, but each one is an amazing look at one of baseball’s great highlights.

This is the card of Jason Heyward from the set:

Amazingly, it was after this set was released (2012) that Jason Heyward earned his first Gold Glove Award for his defensive excellence in the outfield.

In 2012, Heyward played in 156 games and complied a fielding percentage of .986.  In 351 chances, Heyward made just 5 errors.  He also accounted for 11 assists on the year!

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – Franklin Gutierrez

2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ Subset – Franklin Gutierrez

The 2011 Topps Gypsy Queen ‘Wall Climbers’ set is a piece of art. The cards feature stunning graphics with images that capture some of baseball’s greatest action – the art of leaping into the air and bringing back would be home run balls.

The set offers just 10 cards, but each one is an amazing look at one of baseball’s great highlights.

This is the card of Franklin Gutierrez from the set:

Entering the 2013 baseball season, Franklin Gutierrez has officially been recognized for his defensive abilities by winning the Gold Glove Award in 2010.  During that campaign, Gutierrez had a fielding percentage of 1.00.  In 146 games, Gutierrez had 413 chances to make a play in the outfield and he completed them not – while not committing a single error.